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By Sara Parkman | President of Shive-Hattery (Cedar Rapids, IA), a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm that recognizes the power of design in transforming the human experience.

By Patrick Schultz | Achieve resilient, sustainable operations while navigating an unprecedented global pandemic and addressing complex disruptions.

By Stephen Lucy | In the past year, we’ve learned a great deal about how we can do better and have begun to seize opportunities created by 2020.

By Chad Coldiron | Practice becoming a better communicator, and you’ll build better rapport and credibility with clients, colleagues, and just about everyone else.

Managing principal at Inventure Design (Houston, TX), a firm that transforms the client experience in design and architecture by creating smart, human-centered spaces.

CEO of Wendel (Williamsville, NY), an innovative AEC and energy efficiency firm that collaborates with clients for a holistic project approach.

Learn the basics of leadership so you can decide if you’re up to the task. If you are, assess your skills and improve where you can.

Don’t be afraid to charge what you’re worth. You want clients who value your relationship and appreciate your talent.

“The companies that really make an effort to understand and embrace basic marketing knowledge will continue to grow and prosper regardless of the markets they serve.”

Exercise these 12 roles with care and you will be surprised by how many admire and understand why your firm has grown so successfully.

If you want to be a great consultant, you have to step into the client’s shoes and see the world as they do.

Successful leaders have to be able to deliver tough messages. Use these six strategies to navigate difficult conversations.