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Being elevated to chancellor of the College of Fellows for the American Institute of Architects. This was important to me because out of the 110,000 architects in the AIA in the

To give as much responsibility as early as possible to those who work with me. I am a big believer in allowing others to learn and become independent thinkers and workers, with proper

Since Ariel is designed to operate as one team, I like to involve and empower my staff in the decision-making process. In doing so, I’m able to vet decisions better, bring

As a manger, it is my priority to always be present with my team and to ensure that all of my team members succeed in their professional goals. I am naturally an

Collaboration is the most important, along with leading by example. My aim is to foster creative outcomes both with internal conversations and when I partner with

To foster an exciting, cohesive, and team-oriented work environment in the home office and on our project sites where the team has a strong sense of

Approachable. I try my best to show up as a mentor rather than just a manager. Nurturing a trusting relationship with your colleagues is invaluable, and I strive to be someone my

I believe in having a mentor-approach to management, focusing on autonomy, coaching, and empowering my team. I do not micromanage, and I strive to embody Olive Tree’s core

As one of the three founding partners of “College Cribs,” which is a data base of academic-focused neighborhoods apartment rentals within close proximity of college campuses. We are

My management style is directly interested and always involved, from the finite details at the point of introduction for a renewable project to the completion and delivery of

Lead by example and with empathy; for example, if an employee isn’t performing to their potential or is displaying a lack of urgency, it’s better to ask

I manage based on trust and a love for the people I work with. If I know that an employee or partner understands the assignment and is capable, I prefer not to micromanage