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  • Forward thinking: Michael Anastasio

    by The Zweig Letter January 17, 2021
    January 17, 2021

    President and CEO of Bala Consulting Engineers (King of Prussia, PA), a multi-disciplined design firm with an environment designed for relationships to thrive and careers to flourish.

  • Leadership transition as a way of life

    by The Zweig Letter January 3, 2021
    January 3, 2021

    A singular leader, in place for all time, might not be the best model for your firm. Consider a different way, one that plans for transitions and accommodates change.

  • Guide and lead: Rayburn ‘Jake’ Donaldson

    by The Zweig Letter October 11, 2020
    October 11, 2020

    Managing partner at Method Architecture (Houston, TX), a firm that practices ego-free architecture, creatively solves problems, and provides unparalleled customer service.

  • Diversity of age

    by The Zweig Letter August 17, 2020
    August 17, 2020

    Generational differences can be a powerful source of innovation and adaptability.

  • Clear vision: Jeff Plymale

    by The Zweig Letter August 17, 2020
    August 17, 2020

    President and CEO of RJN Group (Wheaton, IL), a firm that is passionate about the environment, committed to community, and devoted to the welfare of its employees.

  • Thoughts on A/E gender bias

    by The Zweig Letter March 9, 2020
    March 9, 2020

    We must inspire, include, empower, and educate all genders, races, and ages to look past biases and change the cultural norms that have shaped and still affect our industry.

  • Change leader: Sirish Samba

    by The Zweig Letter February 24, 2020
    February 24, 2020

    CEO of Sambatek (Minneapolis, MN), a professional services firm with an authentic culture that promotes openness, transparency, and trust.

  • Thoughts on mentoring

    by The Zweig Letter December 2, 2019
    December 2, 2019

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

  • Stronger together: Lauren Chipman

    by The Zweig Letter September 23, 2019
    September 23, 2019

    CEO of Chipman Design Architecture, a third-generation, family-owned firm based in Chicago, Illinois.

  • Early lessons from the past

    by The Zweig Letter June 17, 2019
    June 17, 2019

    “Years ago, I worked for an A/E firm in Memphis by the name of Pickering, Wooten, Smith and Weiss. My boss was Don Smith and my mentor was Irving Weiss. Both of them taught me a lot about this business.”

  • Myth busting

    by The Zweig Letter May 27, 2019
    May 27, 2019

    In terms of feedback, there’s a big difference between what millennials want and what you’ve been told they want.

  • A tough job

    by The Zweig Letter March 25, 2019
    March 25, 2019

    When it comes to delegation, you have to pick the right person for the right job, and set them up to succeed.

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