JLI held multiple sessions at the AIA Florida 2017 convention, designed to assist in elevating one’s leadership levels, both personally or professionally. These sessions were well received by the attendees and are now available for viewing through JLI’s Access Channel.
Leading Through Listening Workshop
Steve Schwandner, President | Schwandner Creativity Center Inc.
Attendee Comments: Good topic because process is important. Like the concept. Really great info, presented in an understandable format (not too many technical terms, etc). Real life examples and a "why we should care" perspective. Good speaker. I enjoyed the discussion. Great in-sight! Thanks.
The Road to Citizen Architect: How to Shape our Communities
Moderator: Ronok Nichols, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP DLR Group
Panelists: Larry Wilder, AIA, NCARB Wilder Architecture, Inc.
Hernan Rivera, AIA Hunton Brady Architects
Kelly Wieczorek, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Bay Design Associates Architects
Attendee Comments: Best session take-away: Learning of the GAP! The Big / Fundamental question to ask is: Where do you want to be. Commit to a place, then make it your place. Once it's your place, get involved and make it better. Enjoyed hearing the different ways to get involved. Loved hearing about the GAP!
Comments: Great! Good choice for lateral thinking! Great. Great Talk! Applause. Good advice for all of us! Awesome! Phenomenal! Relevant, useful tips with humor. The most enjoyable presentation so far! Thanks. Very entertaining presentation, I enjoyed it very much. Stellar, very well presented. Loved it! It was incredibly useful. Great Job! Great Applicable Instruction. Excellent.
Ignite Leadershipis a team of business savvy professional consultants dedicated to turning dysfunctional or challenged workplaces into one that is built on trust, strong leadership, effectivecommunication, good processes andsystems and positive team dynamics.Through coaching, consulting and training, Ignite Leadership helps executives and employees hone business and communication skills, boost engagement, reduce costs, and increase revenues.
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How do you inspire people to follow the path toward your vision? How do you motivate your team to perform at the level you require and achieve the goals you have set? Following are five rules for successful leadership, shared to you by EntreArchitect™
1. Live your mission, in your actions and your words.
The people around you, your staff, your clients, your family, all look to you as a model of how they are to act and react. Every decision you make will have an impact on your future success.Your mission will keep you moving forward and remind you why you’re doing what you do. Even when things don’t work out the way you expect, embracing change with guidance from your mission will keep you on course.
2. Communicate clearly and be consistent.
Say what you mean and do what you say. Be honest, decisive and consistent. If you constantly change your mind and the direction of your firm, you will lack credibility and lose the faith of the people you lead.Your job, as a leader, is to make your team successful. If you want greatness from your team, it is then YOURresponsibility to inspire and motivate them to do remarkable things.
3. Be confident, courageous and determined.
The most important thing my mother and father taught me as a child was to be confident. It is confidence that gives us the courage to take the leap and to push past fears of failure. I was taught that, if you work hard enough, anything is possible.
I believe that in business, it’s no different. Success and failure is determined by the leadership of an organization. A firm lead with confidence, courage and determination will succeed, regardless of the obstacles it encounters. Money, connections, techonolgy… none of it matters if you don’t work hard and believe, deep down, that you will be successful.
4. Say, “thank you”… a lot.
Many factors have contributed to the survival and continued success of Fivecat Studio throughout this most recent economic storm, but I believe that the most important reason we are successful today is the loyalty of the people who work with us. Without the hard work and dedication of our crew, there is no way we would be where we are today. I acknowledge that fact every day by saying, “thank you”… a lot.
Gratitude builds strong relationships and creates a culture of respect. A firm’s success is a result of the hard work and dedication of many people, whether they are staff, consultants, contractors or clients. You cannot do it alone. When those people know that you appreciate and value them, they will go to extraordinary lengths for you.
5. Be nice.
So, you are seeking the secret formula for success? Here it is. Two words… Be nice.
I have worked with people who lead with aggression and forced compliance through fear. They ultimately failed. Leading with respect and encouragement builds loyalty and a culture of commitment.Good things happen to good people. Be nice.
Recap - Component Leadership Training - January 25, 2016
Jacob Leadership Institute hosted AIA Florida Component Presidents, President-elects and staff for an association management training. The half-day program covered association management, financial management, membership structure, and AIA component resources. Material from the component training can be accessed here:
Leadership Florida was created in 1982 by the Florida Chamber of Commerce to educate Floridians about social and economic issues facing the state and to help cultivate their interest in using this knowledge to seek leadership positions where they may work toward solutions for the public interest.
The mission of the AIA Center for Civic Leadership is to advance leadership among architects to promote livable, healthy, sustainable, and quality-designed environments for future generations through community participation and advocacy.
MIND TOOLS – Essential Skills for and Excellent Career www.mindtools.com
A web based leadership development program consisting of a no cost newsletter that provides practical and straight forward content in relation to leadership skills, team management, problem solving, decision making, project management, stress management, communication skills, creativity tools, learning skills and career skills. Membership plans providing additional resources: Standard Club Membership (Month 1 for $1, then $19/month – cancel at any time); Premium Club Membership (Month 1 for $1, then $27/month – cancel at any time).
Applicable leadership contexts: Professional/Firm; Community
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Applicable leadership contexts: Professional/Firm; Community
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Podcasts
Entrepreneur Architect by Mark R. LePage, AIA
Podcast focused on architects who want to “change the world” AND be profitable doing it.
Business of Architecture by Enoch Sears
Interviews with architects that have built successful businesses and have them share their secrets
