Designed for midlevel commercial real estate professionals
The Leadership Edge Program is the first phase of the CREW Network Leadership Institute, a comprehensive leadership development program designed for women in all career stages of commercial real estate (CRE).The inaugural Leadership Edge Program has been specifically designed and developed to meet the needs and leadership challenges for midlevel CRE professionals. While there are no age, experience, or title requirements to participate, it is designed for leaders who have moved beyond individual contributor excellence into people leadership and cross-functional influence, and who must integrate strategic communication, decision-making strategies, and anticipate industry dynamics to succeed.
Through in person and virtual learning, synchronous and asynchronous formats, and personalized leadership assessments this program will elevate the skills needed to lead with influence and impact, including:
Leadership Self-Discovery: EQ, leadership styles, defining or refining your leadership brand, change management.
Communication & Management: Communicating with influence and executive presence, inclusive leadership, conflict resolution.
Business Management: Project leadership, decision making strategies for leaders and advanced business negotiation strategies for CRE professionals.
Industry & Organizational Dynamics: Financial structure of CRE deals, leading profitable teams by creating psychological safety, strategic networking.
This program is a four-month commitment from June 1 – Sept. 30, 2026. There is a one-and-a-half day in-person commitment June 15–16 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with the remainder of the program requirements virtual, both live and on-demand. Learn more about who should participate in this program here.
What is Included in the Program
Participants will engage in a one-and-a-half day in-person program and 4 to 7 live virtual sessions and have access to an extensive library of on-demand leadership content. There is also an optional recognition and networking opportunity at the 2026 CREW Network Convention. Expand to see details below.
Featured Experts
Merrick Rosenberg is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and expert on how personality drives behavior and success. He co-founded Take Flight Learning in 2012 and is the author of four award-winning books.
Dr. Zoe Chance is a researcher, writer, and climate philanthropist, and the author of the international bestseller Influence Is Your Superpower.
Emma Seppälä is a psychologist, speaker, and author of The Happiness Track. She directs the Women’s Leadership Program at Yale School of Management, teaching emotionally intelligent leadership.
Registration Fees
Leadership Edge Program Registration – 2026
Select your member status in the registration form to view the applicable rate.
Registration closes on May 15, 2026, or when the program sells out, whichever occurs first.
For more information about registration and program details, see the FAQ section below.
Request for support email template
Approximately 60% of CREW Network leadership program participants receive financial support from their employers. Download our template to request financial support for registration, travel, and lodging.
Thank you to our Leadership Development Program Partner
Program Partners are cornerstone supporters of CREW Network programs and initiatives that impact the commercial real estate industry. Capital One’s partnership is critical in advancing CREW Network’s mission and providing best-in-class leadership development.
Leadership Edge Cohort members
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