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"Be present, mindful and curious. Show up with enthusiasm and lead by example. A 'no' will only get you closer to a 'yes.' Stay focused, persistent and you will make it happen," says Tere Blanca, CEO of Blanca Commercial Real Estate.

Co-CEOs, Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen work as a collaborative team responsible for the day-to-day operations of Gensler's global architecture, design and planning firm.

"I am very proud of the work we are doing to give back to our local community," says Darshan Patel of Hotel Investment Group.

"You have to be willing to spend hours of your own time developing the skill sets you need to succeed in your functional area," says Colleen O'Connor of BioMed Realty.

"To truly be successful, you need to be unique, think outside of the box, and continue to avoid growth traps to become a leader and not a follower," says Ralph DiBugnara of Home Qualified and Cardinal Financial.

"Women must become allies to one another, sharing valuable experiences and encouraging each other to take on new challenges," says Kate Keller of Keller Augusta.

"Be sure to learn from and develop strong mentoring relationships with those around you. In the end, you are only as good as the team you are working on and with," says Bonnie Neuman of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft.

"But motherhood has actually made me better, as the balancing act that is needed with kids is similar to the one needed to manage a full plate of transactions," says Michelle M. McAtee, partner at Jenner & Block.