Mark Zweig

“For those of you running A/E firms – if I were you, I’d focus on recruiting in 2020.”

“So many [A/E firm leaders] feel they are being pulled in so many directions that oftentimes, at the end of a day or week, it is hard to see what was accomplished.”

“There is no question that after working as long as I have in the A/E industry with so many firms throughout the land, certain common undeniable truths present themselves.”

“I find that using some of these other ‘screens’ can actually lead to greater success in buying.”

“I used to be addicted to social media … So I stopped. Today, I still use social media, though only for business purposes.”

“Mentors and those whom they are mentoring have to select each other. It’s a mutual thing based on chemistry.”

“Doing these 20 things will only make you more effective and your company more successful. And none of them are difficult, so go to it!”

“Social media is a virtual world. It’s a false world. Spend more time in the real world and less time on your individual PR program, and encourage your staff to do the same.”

“If you approach feedback from the standpoint that you are trying to help your people – even if it is negative – most will appreciate you.”

“Entrepreneurs are not unique to the ownership group of small, privately-held companies. They can also be found working as employees in larger organizations.”

“People who show any signs of a lack of character must be confronted and dealt with immediately.”

“Being a leader means you have to keep growing and learning. We can all change. This includes you!”