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

“Sometimes I think it is good to reflect back on all the lessons I have learned over the years. Here are a few that stand out to me.”

Firms seem to be doing better than most anyone would have predicted when everything had to shut down in March. Why is that?

What your firm becomes should be the result of a plan, of deliberate efforts. You can and should “design” your design firm.

With new cases of COVID-19 on the rise, now is not the time for complacency. Instead, it is a time for self-reflection and new action.

Marketing has a role in building brands, developing strategies, winning work, and more – and the firms that invest heavily in marketing reap the rewards.

In these uncharted times, we run the risk of only thinking about the immediate and not about where we are going to be three months, six months, or a year from now.

“Whether or not our businesses survive is going to be up to our response to the problem as leaders. It won’t be easy, but this, too, shall eventually pass.”

The situation is changing quickly, but versatility and fast decision-making have become necessary.

President and CEO of ARM Group (Hershey, PA), a science and engineering consulting firm where the entrepreneurial spirit thrives.

“How do you stack up in these seven areas? Is money being wasted? If so, take action now!”

“After devoting my entire career – since getting out of grad school at the ripe old age of 22 – to the AEC industry, I have had plenty of time…