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Motivation

  • Extrinsic motivation

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

    Leveraging reinforcement theory will connect the action to the reward and bolster your firm’s morale and cultural identity.

  • Successful delegation

    by The Zweig Letter January 10, 2021
    January 10, 2021

    Delegation is a sign of a mature leader. It allows you to focus on how you can contribute at the highest level given your experience and wisdom.

  • Incentive compensation

    by The Zweig Letter December 27, 2020
    December 27, 2020

    Management incentives can be used to motivate key staff and to build capital and liquidity for individuals in the event of a transition.

  • Take the time

    by The Zweig Letter December 14, 2020
    December 14, 2020

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

  • Culture carrier: William Nugent

    by The Zweig Letter December 13, 2020
    December 13, 2020

    President and CEO of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (Northbrook, IL), a global firm that’s committed to helping clients solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world.

  • Personal connections: Brad Strittmatter

    by The Zweig Letter December 6, 2020
    December 6, 2020

    CEO of Olsson (Lincoln, NE), an employee owned 1,300-person firm that is working to leave the world better than they found it.

  • America’s mission and vision

    by The Zweig Letter October 25, 2020
    October 25, 2020

    We can learn a lot about mission and vision through the context of some of America’s founding documents.

  • Is an ESOP right for your firm?

    by The Zweig Letter October 25, 2020
    October 25, 2020

    If your firm has the following characteristics, the more likely an ESOP is a good and viable option for your firm.

  • Those who can should teach!

    by The Zweig Letter October 18, 2020
    October 18, 2020

    “Being allowed to teach what I’ve learned about entrepreneurship and business to my students over my long career has been one of my greatest honors and privileges.”

  • Change: Nancy Ludwig

    by The Zweig Letter August 30, 2020
    August 30, 2020

    President and senior principal of ICON Architecture (Boston, MA), a women-owned, SOMBDA certified firm that’s staffed over 50 percent by women.

  • Introducing the 2020 ElevateHer cohort

    by The Zweig Letter August 23, 2020
    August 23, 2020

    ElevateHer has been a call to action to work together, and the reaction to this inclusive approach has been powerful.

  • Seeing stars

    by The Zweig Letter July 20, 2020
    July 20, 2020

    In this time of constant realignment, sustain success by appreciating your stars and making space for discussion.

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