From the Ground Up: Stories and Lessons from Architects and Engineers Who Learned to Be Leaders
"Exceptionally well written and thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation, From the Ground Up: Stories and Lessons from Architects and Engineers Who Learned to Be Leaders will have a very special and relevant appeal to anyone engaged in Business Mentoring & Coaching." -Midwest Book Review
What does it mean to be a successful leader in your industry?
You're one of the firm's go-to people for fixing problems and making clients happy. But you question if you want to take on the tough work of being a leader at the same time as being a doer: the heavier workload, managing performance of other people, the longer hours and stress. Do you really want to take the more challenging path to make a difference in your life and the firm?
Based on twenty-five years of successfully coaching emerging leaders, Leo MacLeod has developed a simple-to-follow program to help you get there-the place where you are respected as a professional, influence others to do their best work, and maintain sanity. You'll learn how to:
- Organize your day for success
- Distinguish between important tasks and urgent tasks
- Manage emails and meeting so they don't take over your day
- Delegate tasks and manage interruptions
- Negotiate new demands on your time
- Mentor your team so they don't feel overmanaged
- Advocate for what's important to you at the office and in your life
Full of lessons learned and stories from those who have come before you, From the Ground Up is your guidebook to stepping into your new role without leaving yourself behind.
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"It is clear from page one of the book that Leo knows the AEC business extremely well. He tells story after story of specific cases where a problem was faced or issue identified, each time with some solid advice and suggestions for what one can do in a similar situation. Super easy to read and entertaining on every page-and I say that as someone who doesn't like most management books!" -Mark C. Zweig, Founder and Chairman, Zweig Group
"The perfect leadership user manual to help think through the challenges, stay true to your values, balance a million competing demands, and grow into a successful team builder and leader." -Tova Peltz, Region Project Delivery Manager, Oregon Department of Transportation
"From the Ground Up! covers a topic that is seldom addressed in higher education or in the professional workplace. An excellent resource for those looking to demystify transitioning from "doer" to leader in the AEC industry." -Rich Mitchell, AIA, NCARB, GGF, adjunct faculty, New School of Architecture and Design
"Leo provides relatable real-life stories, self-reflection exercises, and proven practical skills and tools that serve as a compass and inspiration for readers to lead themselves in charting their course to reaching their goals." -Mike Baker, Vice President, David Evans and Associates
"Essential reading for aspiring A/E/C firm leaders! Balancing billable work with the demands of strategic and operational responsibilities is not for the faint of heart. Leo MacLeod provides a roadmap with real-world examples and practical strategies to achieving success as a doer-leader." -Allison Tivnon, author of Marketing at Low Tide: How to Recession-Proof Your Marketing Department
"The steps in this book are the same ones I followed when Leo coached me as a new leader. He encouraged me to be honest with myself, to acknowledge what I need to be successful, and to feel confident putting my needs first." -Rebecca Grant, Principal, IBI Group
"The textbook for project managers who want to grow as leaders. Fun and easy to read." -Andrew Fort, Director, Education Programs American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
