Best Zweig Group Podcasts (2023)

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The Art of Excellence

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Amy Edmondson: Harvard Business School Professor and Leadership Guru on the Art of Failing Well 52:50

3d ago52:50

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Amy Edmondson is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, renowned for her research on psychological safety over twenty years. Her award-winning work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Psychology Today, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and more. Named by…

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The Zweig Letter

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Driving Excellence: The Impact of Recognizing Achievements on Workplace Success with Anna Finley 30:10

21d ago30:10

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"You have to have some level of grace in the ability to deflect certain things that come your way and not necessarily lose your cool if things don't go right.” -Anna Finley Summary: Join host Randy Wilburn for an enlightening conversation with Anna Finley, Director of Operations at Zweig Group. In this episode, Anna unpacks the power of recognizing…

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Chris Voss: Former top FBI hostage negotiator and CEO of The Black Swan Group 53:52

1M ago53:52

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Chris Voss is one of the preeminent practitioners and professors of negotiation skills in the world. He was formerly the lead international kidnapping negotiator for the FBI as well as the FBI’s hostage negotiation representative for the National Security Council’s Hostage Working Group. He is the founder of The Black Swan Group, a consulting firm …

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The Zweig Letter

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From Data to Innovation: How AI is Shaping the Design Industry with Kristin Kautz 55:01

1M ago55:01

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AI and how it will impact the Design Industry "Every role and every person in your firm is going to be impacted by AI. It's not just for the marketing or IT department, it's pervasive throughout your organization.” - Kristin Kautz Summary: In this episode of the TZL Podcast, we are joined by guest Kristin Kautz, an AI consultant, to discuss the imp…

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The Zweig Letter

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Unlocking HBCU Talent in the Design Industry with Melvalean MacLemore & Zhetique Gunn 37:32

2M ago37:32

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Unlocking HBCU Talent in the Design Industry with Melvalean MacLemore & Zhetique Gunn "The most diverse companies are the most successful companies, period." - Melvalean MacLemore Summary: In this enlightening episode of the TZL podcast, Melvalean MacLemore and Zhetique Gunn, dedicated committee members of the National Organization of Minority Arch…

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The Zweig Letter

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Transforming Times Square: Lessons Learned from the TSX Broadway Project with Bill Mandara, Benjamin Alper, and Joe Levi 32:58

2M ago32:58

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"Communication is everything. It was the lifeblood for the success that we had on this project." - Bill Mandara, Mancini Visualize the hustle and bustle of Times Square, the pulsing core of New York City. Now, imagine elevating an entire structure in the midst of one of the busiest intersections in North America if not the World. This is the scale …

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Jason Belmonte (“Belmo”): Greatest Bowler of All Time 1:02:43

2M ago1:02:43

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Jason Belmonte is an Australian pro bowler. He has won 31 PBA titles including a record 15 major championships. He is one of two bowlers in PBA history to have won the Super Slam, winning all five PBA major titles. He has been named PBA Player of the Year seven times. He is widely considered one of the greatest bowlers of all time. Some interesting…

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The Zweig Letter

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Preview the Elevate AEC Conference: Inspiring Leadership and Industry-wide Progress With Zweig Group CEO Chad Clinehens 36:41

3M ago36:41

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Preview the Elevate AEC Conference: Inspiring Leadership and Industry-wide Progress With Zweig Group CEO Chad Clinehens "There are very few rooms that you can be in where you can connect with that many people and gain that much insight and understanding." - Chad Clinehens Do you want to enhance your professional network and gain valuable industry i…

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The Zweig Letter

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Empowering the Next Generation of Sustainable Designers with AECOM's Ross Wimer 44:27

3M ago44:27

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Empowering the Next Generation of Sustainable Designers with AECOM’s Ross Wimer "We're helping our clients trim their portfolios and make their buildings more efficient." - Ross Wimer Ross Wimer is an accomplished architect and Global Head of Architecture at AECOM, who has dedicated his career to sustainable design. Ross's extensive experience work…

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Bubba Watson: Professional golfer and two-time Masters champion 1:08:23

4M ago1:08:23

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Bubba Watson is a professional golfer. He has won two major PGA championships, both victories at the Masters. He has a total of 12 PGA tournament wins and reached a world ranking of 2nd in 2015. He has played in the LIV Golf league since 2022. Some interesting insights from this episode: · Bubba never had formal lessons. He was entirely self-taught…

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The Zweig Letter

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Transforming the AEC Industry: A Conversation with Robert Yuen of Monograph 55:03

4M ago55:03

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"We always need to be minding the back office as much as we mind our interactions with our clients." - Robert Yuen In this episode of the Zweig Letter Podcast, CEO of Monograph, Robert Yuen, discusses their 2023 Strategic Risk Report for the design industry. As firms face economic uncertainty, Robert offers strategies to tackle the risks associated…

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The Zweig Letter

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Unlocking the Power of AEC C-Suite Positions with Chad Clinehens - ElevateAEC 57:29

5M ago57:29

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"Investing in HR, marketing, and other 'overhead' areas drives the greatest growth." Chad Clinehens Have you heard these 3 myths about building a cohesive C-suite team in the AEC industry? If so, you might be missing out on valuable opportunities. But don't worry, Chad Clinehens is here to share the truth and help you create the ultimate leadership…

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The Zweig Letter

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The Power of Trust & Knowledge Sharing: A Chat with GMB's David Bolt 56:56

5M ago56:56

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The Power of Trust & Knowledge Sharing: A Chat with GMB's David Bolt "Knowledge is something to be shared." - David Bolt David Bolt traces his extraordinary design career journey back to his passion for both the creative and logical aspects of life. With a strong foundation in architecture, he has remained with one company, GMB, for a remarkable 25…

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Frans Lanting: Internationally Renowned Wildlife and Nature Photographer 55:28

6M ago55:28

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Frans Lanting has been hailed as one of the great photographers of our time. For more than three decades he has documented wildlife from the Amazon to Antarctica to promote understanding about the Earth and its natural history through images that convey a passion for nature and a sense of wonder about our living planet. He has received many honors …

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The Zweig Letter

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Venture Capital Meets Design: Exploring Opportunities with Shadow Ventures and Nick Durham 45:51

6M ago45:51

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Venture Capital Meets Design: Exploring Opportunities with Shadow Ventures and Nick Durham "You want to be a part of building something that's really important to lots of people." - Nick Durham Get ready to meet Nick Durham, a general partner at Shadow Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, technology-driven startups within t…

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Carol Tomé: Chief Executive Officer of UPS 54:59

6M ago54:59

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Carol Tomé is the Chief Executive Officer of UPS. Previously she served as Chief Financial Officer for The Home Depot. Carol serves as board member for Verizon Communications, Inc., board of councilors for the Carter Center and is a board trustee for Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation and the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Carol has been named twice to…

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The Zweig Letter

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Creating Psychological Safety w/ Janki DePalma: Stop Apologizing & Start Growing 42:47

7M ago42:47

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Creating Psychological Safety w/ Janki DePalma: Stop Apologizing & Start Growing When Janki DePalma discovered the irony of women apologizing for things they don't need to, she took action to encourage women and help them create a psychologically safe platform for them to be their best selves and foster innovation. "Making mistakes is a key part of…

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The Zweig Letter

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Unlocking Modular Construction's Efficiency: An Interview with Roger Krulak, CEO of Full Stack Modular 37:38

7M ago37:38

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In this podcast episode, Randy Wilburn sits down with Roger Krulak, CEO of Full Stack Modular. Roger Krulak, considered the “OG” of Modular Building, has been in the construction and development industry for most of his life and was determined to find a solution to the lack of efficiency he experienced. After being charged with building a large pro…

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The Art of Excellence

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Bob Waldinger: Psychiatrist, Professor, Zen Master, Happiness Guru 51:59

7M ago51:59

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Bob Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is also the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development and director of the program in Psychodynamic Therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is a practicing psychiatrist and a Zen master who teaches meditation around the world. His latest book is titled: The Good …

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John Mather: Nobel Laureate in Physics and senior project scientist on the James Webb Space Telescope 44:45

8M ago44:45

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John Mather is a Senior Astrophysicist in the Observational Cosmology Laboratory at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. He is also the Senior Project Scientist on the James Webb Space Telescope. His research centers on infrared astronomy and cosmology. He was the chief scientist for the Cosmic Background Explorer and received the Nobel Prize in Phy…

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The Zweig Letter

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Unlocking R&D Tax Credits for Engineering and Architectural Firms with Mike Woeber of Corporate Tax Advisors Show Notes 38:12

8M ago38:12

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In this podcast episode, Randy Wilburn sits with Mike Woeber, Co-Founder of Corporate Tax Advisors (CTA), to discuss how design firms can learn how to qualify for R&D tax credits and maximize their business growth to unlock potential savings. When Mike Woeber left his career at Ernst & Young, he became a tax partner. In the process, he discovered t…

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The Zweig Letter

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Securing Design Data: Edafio's Mark Hodges on Cybersecurity for AEC Firms 48:50

9M ago48:50

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In this podcast episode, Randy Wilburn sits with Mark Hodges, Chief Growth Officer of Edafio, to discuss how design firms can better protect their data from cybercriminals. "In this new world order, data is like crude oil. It's got utility even before it's refined. And many people ignore how much their data is worth, so they don't put the protectio…

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The Zweig Letter

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James Garrett Jr. AIA and 4RM+ULA Are Not Letting Any Grass Grow Under Their Feet 36:11

10M ago36:11

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In this episode of the Zweig Letter Podcast, host Randy Wilburn interviews James Garrett Jr., an architect from the St. Paul, Minnesota area who has received a number of design awards in the past few years. We originally had James on the podcast right after the George Floyd incident in the Summer of 2020. "I always sort of on the front end of sort …

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The Art of Excellence

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Cindy Timchal: Winningest Coach in Division I Women’s Lacrosse History 51:59

10M ago51:59

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Cindy Timchal is the head coach for the women’s lacrosse team at the United States Naval Academy. She is the NCAA's all-time leader in career wins (535) for division I women's college lacrosse. She has won eight national championships, seven of which were won consecutively while at University of Maryland. And as coach at The Naval Academy women’s l…

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The Zweig Letter

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Mancini Duffy is a Triumvirate of Excellence In The Design Industry 53:21

10M ago53:21

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Mancini Duffy is a Triumvirate of Excellence In The Design Industry In this episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, we speak with the leadership of NY-based Architectural Design Firm Mancini Duffy. Christian Giordano, President, Bill Mandara, CEO, and Bolanle Williams-Olley, CFO, offer a great perspective of how successful a design firm can be when th…

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The Zweig Letter

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McCarthy's Colleen Martindale and a Series of Happy Accidents 33:50

10M ago33:50

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Colleen Martindale has built a HOME in the Pre-Construction group at McCarthy while creating a path for other women in the construction industry In this episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, we speak with Colleen Martindale. She is the Sr. Pre-Construction Director with McCarthy based in Dallas, TX. With more than a decade and a half of experience, …

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The Art of Excellence

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Will Guidara: Restaurateur Extraordinaire and Hospitality Innovator 1:07:18

11M ago1:07:18

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Will Guidara is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park and the NoMad, and is the cofounder of the Welcome Conference, an annual hospitality symposium. In 2017, Eleven Madison Park was voted the world’s best restaurant by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants annual ranking. He has coauthored four cookbooks, was named one of Crain’s New York Business’…

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The Zweig Letter

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Trilon perpsective on Private Equity in the AEC Space 40:42

11M ago40:42

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ElevateAEC 2022: How AEC Firms Can Find A Unique Partner in an Increasingly Crowded Private Equity Landscape In this BONUS episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, we hear from Michael “Mick” Renshaw from Trilon Group and Larry Smith, CEO of DRMP. Tune in to hear this and much more on this BONUS episode of The Zweig Letter Podcast. Get your FREE Subscr…

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David Copperfield: Magician, Entertainer, Storyteller 45:18

12M ago45:18

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David Copperfield is a magician and entertainer, best known for his combination of storytelling and illusion, and described by Forbes as the most commercially successful magician in history. His illusions have included the disappearance of a Learjet, the vanishing and reappearance of the Statue of Liberty, levitating over the Grand Canyon, walking …

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The Zweig Letter

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Learn How Structural Engineer Scott Harvey-Lewis Pivoted from Intrapreneurship to Entrepreneurship 34:42

12M ago34:42

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In this episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, we speak with Scott Harvey-Lewis. He’s the owner and president of Building Mavens, a multi-disciplinary engineering boutique equipped with the knowledge gained from decades of industry experience. Scott has more than 17 years of industry experience and has worked on several public and private-sector proj…

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The Zweig Letter

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The Key to Every Great Design Firm is A Strategic Plan, A Conversation with Erica Olson from OnStrategy 33:36

12M ago33:36

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On this episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, we speak with Erica Olsen. She’s the COO and co-founder of OnStrategy, where they combine hands-on services with customized software to design great strategies and automate the process for managing execution. Erica has dedicated the last 20 years to growing OnStrategy with one goal in mind—helping organi…

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The Art of Excellence

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James Burrows: King of Sitcoms 1:01:09

1y ago1:01:09

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Jimmy Burrows has directed more than one thousand episodes of sitcom television and has earned eleven Emmy Awards and five Directors Guild of America Awards. In 1974 he began his television career directing episodes of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Bob Newhart Show, and Laverne and Shirley. He became the resident director on Taxi and co-created Ch…

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EmpowerSpace

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Navigating Workplace Interactions with Amy Jones 35:06

1y ago35:06

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In today’s episode, we meet with Amy Jones, President at O’Connell Robertson. Amy talks about her unique experience in the AEC industry and navigating her way up the corporate ladder. We talk about thinking win/win, being solutions orientated, and the importance of being honest with yourself and others. We also discuss the importance of finding a s…

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EmpowerSpace

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How to Find Your Way with Colleen Martindale 24:16

1y ago24:16

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In the season finale of season 1 of EmpowerSpace, we interview Colleen Martindale, a Director at McCarthy Building Companies, on How to Find Your Way. Colleen gives tangible advice from her experience building McCarthy’s Partnership for Women for those looking to implement a similar program and the successes they have seen from the program. We talk…

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EmpowerSpace

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Know Your Worth with Zaida Basora 35:31

1y ago35:31

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In this episode, we speak with Zaida Basora, Executive Director of AIA Dallas. We had an amazing conversation about being creative and resourceful while you find your way in the AEC industry. Zaida gives excellent information on being open-minded, demanding change, and supporting others. Our discussion leads us to talk about toxic workplaces, how t…

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EmpowerSpace

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The Team behind EmpowerSpace 24:50

1y ago24:50

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In this week’s episode, we hear from members of Team EmpowerSpace of the 2022 ElevateHER cohort. We discuss why we wanted to get involved with this initiative, what it means to us, and how we hope to help current and future AEC professionals. We also discuss, how and why we chose the topics for season 1 of the podcast and what we hope to inspire in…

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EmpowerSpace

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The Data behind ElevateHER with Christy Zweig Niehues 13:54

1y ago13:54

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In this episode, we speak with Christy Zweig Niehues, Director of Research and E-Commerce at the Zweig Group. Christy discusses the research and data supporting ElevateHER’s mission and how she felt after seeing the information. We discuss potential solutions for the AEC industry’s talent shortage and some of Christy’s own struggles while finding h…

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EmpowerSpace

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The Origin of ElevateHer with Jamie Claire Kiser 20:18

1y ago20:18

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In this episode, we talk with Jamie Claire Kiser, Zweig Group’s Director of Advisory Services and founder of the ElevateHER platform. We chat about her inspiration for ElevateHER and where the platform is headed in elevating the AEC industry. Recruiting and retention problems are discussed, along with potential solutions and how ElevateHER can be a…

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Marshall Goldsmith: The Father of Executive Coaching 48:53

1y ago48:53

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Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized as the world’s leading executive coach and has advised more than 200 major CEOs and their management teams. He is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Mojo, and Triggers. His latest book is titled: The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment…

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The Zweig Letter

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How Michael Hein and HFW Successfully Built a Professional Services Company through M&A During the Pandemic 40:50

1y ago40:50

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On this episode of The Zweig Letter podcast, we speak with Michael Hein. He’s the CEO of the HFW Companies, where he leads, manages, and is accountable for driving the company’s vision and culture, fostering its big ideas, mapping out the strategic plan, and removing obstacles that threaten to disrupt the company’s success. HFW is an AEC industry p…

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The Zweig Letter

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Chad Clinehens and Zweig Group are Elevating the AEC Industry one award at a time 30:45

1y ago30:45

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I love watching award shows, especially the Oscars – Will Smith’s antics aside. There is something about witnessing a group of peer individuals celebrating the past year’s achievements. I remember hearing Mark Zweig tell design firm leaders back in the day that they don’t celebrate their wins enough nor create ample opportunity for most of the peop…

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The Art of Excellence

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Bertrand Piccard: Psychiatrist, pilot, explorer, adventurist, environmentalist, and humanitarian 55:04

1y ago55:04

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Bertrand Piccard is a psychiatrist and explorer and made history by accomplishing two aeronautical firsts – flying around the world non-stop in a balloon, and more recently in a solar-powered airplane without fuel. As Chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation, he has succeeded in his mission to select 1000 profitable solutions to protect the environ…

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The Zweig Letter

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John Wheaton Is Creating Structure Wherever He Goes 56:32

1+ y ago56:32

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In this episode, John Wheaton, CEO of Wheaton Sprague Building Envelope in Stow, OH, shares his origin story and how we came to embrace engineering as a vocation. John is a man after our hearts because he also has a podcast. He has run the Creating Structure podcast for a couple of years now. Our own Mark Zweig, Chairman of Zweig Group, has been a …

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The Zweig Letter

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Justin Smith And Zweig Group Are Elevating Project Management Training For Design Professionals 35:19

1+ y ago35:19

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In this episode, Justin Smith, Principal with Start 2 Rise in Tampa, FL, sits down with us to discuss how he and his colleagues help AEC Design Firm leaders “build stronger Project Management playbooks to focus on growing their people and their business.” Justin has teamed up with Zweig Group to offer a groundbreaking Project Management training pr…

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The Art of Excellence

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Gary White: Water.org and WaterEquity Cofounder and CEO 58:28

1+ y ago58:28

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Gary White is the cofounder and CEO of Water.org and WaterEquity. In 1991 he launched WaterPartners International, the nonprofit that would later become Water.org. Today the organizations he leads are creating market driven solutions to the global water crisis, driving innovations in the way the world funds water and sanitation projects. His new bo…

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The Zweig Letter

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Burke Pemberton and Stok are "Working Out Loud!" 55:56

1+ y ago55:56

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In this episode, Burke Pemberton, CFO, and Principal with Stok in Denver, CO, sits down with us to discuss how he and his colleagues at Stok focus on the built environment and serving the needs of their client partners. With offices in San Francisco, Denver, and San Diego, Stok offers Sustainability Consulting, Energy and Performance Engineering, a…

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Andre Rush: Celebrity chef and yes, that guy with the 24-inch biceps 50:30

1+ y ago50:30

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Chef Andre Rush is a retired decorated combat Veteran known worldwide as the White House chef with the 24-inch biceps and for his advocacy for military service, as well as suicide prevention, which is why he does 2,222 push-ups a day: to bring awareness to the ongoing epidemic of mental health and suicidal ideation. His new book is titled: Call me …

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Jack Garcia: Undercover FBI Agent 1:10:25

1+ y ago1:10:25

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Joaquin “Jack” Garcia is the former undercover FBI agent who infiltrated the Gambino crime family of Cosa Nostra in New York for nearly three years, resulting in the arrest and conviction of 32 mobsters. He worked on over 100 major undercover investigations over his 26 year career. He wrote a New York Times bestseller called Making Jack Falcone: An…

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The Zweig Letter

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In The Beginning - A TZL Podcast Rewind with Mark Zweig 26:45

1+ y ago26:45

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We recently did a refresh of the TZL Podcast Brand. To learn more about this and our new look, check out the article we wrote about the genesis of the Zweig Letter podcast. The Zweig Letter Podcast Origin Story Get your FREE subscription to The Zweig Letter.By Zweig Group

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Architect David Shove-Brown Is Creating A Career That Lasts A Lifetime 44:42

1+ y ago44:42

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In this episode, David Shove-Brown, with Design Firm //3877 in Washington, DC sits down with us to discuss how he and his partner, David Tracz built //3877 from the ground up. David shares his Super Hero Origin story from growing up all over the world to going to school at Catholic University to starting //3877 and serving the needs of clients in m…

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