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December 2019

  • My take on leadership

    by The Zweig Letter December 30, 2019
    December 30, 2019

    Exercise these 12 roles with care and you will be surprised by how many admire and understand why your firm has grown so successfully.

  • Cakes, rabbits, and cabbage

    by The Zweig Letter December 30, 2019
    December 30, 2019

    By Will Swearingen | As owners enter the final years of their careers and ponder ownership transition, they have to make some concessions.

  • Undeniable truths

    by The Zweig Letter December 30, 2019
    December 30, 2019

    “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.”

  • Leveraging experience: Chad Surprenant

    by The Zweig Letter December 30, 2019
    December 30, 2019

    CEO of ISG (Mankato, MN), a multi-disciplinary design and engineering firm that has growth in its DNA.

  • Local and organic

    by The Zweig Letter December 30, 2019
    December 30, 2019

    A lot can go wrong while establishing an office in a new market, but if you find a niche and hire strategically, you can succeed.

  • Saying ‘Thank you’

    by The Zweig Letter December 16, 2019
    December 16, 2019

    It can lay the foundation for a positive relationship with bosses, subordinates, and co-workers when the time comes to go the extra mile.

  • Energize: Randy Curry

    by The Zweig Letter December 16, 2019
    December 16, 2019

    President and CEO of DBR (Houston, TX), a 150-person Texas firm that values communication and superior service above all.

  • Firms you should buy

    by The Zweig Letter December 16, 2019
    December 16, 2019

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

  • Introducing employees to new tech

    by The Zweig Letter December 16, 2019
    December 16, 2019

    Many people can be apprehensive when faced with new technology. It’s important to address their fears and to have a plan for successful implementation.

  • Grow with gratitude

    by The Zweig Letter December 16, 2019
    December 16, 2019

    Thankful organizations will grow with engaged employees, loyal clients, trusted partners, and supportive communities.

  • Bright future: Theodore Beltavski

    by The Zweig Letter December 9, 2019
    December 9, 2019

    President of R.E. Warner & Associates (Cleveland, OH), a 68-year-old full service, multi-discipline consulting firm that’s in growth mode.

  • Keep the celebration going

    by The Zweig Letter December 9, 2019
    December 9, 2019

    By Kyle Ahern | As we look to 2020, let’s reflect on the last year and celebrate all that this industry has accomplished.

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