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28 11, 2023

Modern Leadership Qualities That Set You Apart

By |2023-11-28T08:47:58-08:00November 28, 2023|Leadership|

Leaders, those that stand out, use very specific qualities in each of their interactions. Take Sir Richard Branson for example, the self-proclaimed rule-breaker owns one of the world’s most recognized brands and has authored several books on important leadership principles. Instead of relying on traditional business strategies, he suggests that [...]

14 11, 2023

Building High-Performing Teams

By |2023-11-14T08:24:59-08:00November 14, 2023|Leadership|

Building high-performing teams is critical to the success and profitability of a design firm.  As our industry moves into 2024 many firms are adjusting to headwinds of all kinds.  Many projects have been paused or shelved due to the higher interest rates.  Other firms are adjusting to technological changes in [...]

12 07, 2023

Six Soft Skills Every Designer Needs: Part Two

By |2023-07-12T14:48:29-07:00July 12, 2023|Job Search|

The six soft skills a designer needs continue in today's post.  These last three soft skills are critical for designers growing into leaders in their firm and in the larger community. You can view the first video here. The full blog can be read here.

18 05, 2023

Design+Dialogue: Emotional Intelligence

By |2023-05-18T10:53:04-07:00May 18, 2023|Leadership|

Emotional Intelligence is fast becoming the critical indicator of managerial success.  As a generation of leaders retires from the design industry, the next generation of leaders must hone their emotional intelligence skills. In this short video, I share four core basics of emotional intelligence.  While by no means is this [...]

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