Michael Lewarne

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@Furmadamadam Thanks for stimulating this fascinating discussion. The failure here is giving & receiving feedback is a skill. One not taught & should be. Unlike public speaking, it's a skill architects benefit from in all parts of life. Teaching it isn't waste. Crits wld be better off for it

“Everybody has plans until they get hit for the first time” - Mike Tyson Latest post: A punch in the mouth of leadership unmeasu.red/2023/06/14/a-p…

"The future of architecture is not hierarchical leadership" If architectural practices are to thrive and embrace opportunities in the face of unprecedented challenges, learning to embrace agile leadership is a great place to start. Latest post: unmeasu.red/2023/05/31/the…

All about the advantages of distributed leadership in architectural practice and how to implement and adapt to a more agile model of practice. Latest post: "Leadership for the future" unmeasu.red/2023/05/17/lea…

It’s worthwhile considering how a distributed leadership model might better serve the profession and its influence. Here’s a look at what it is. Latest blog "Architects, lead like pelicans" unmeasu.red/2023/05/03/arc…

To evolve a more vigorous architecture practice we need need to introduce new traits as well as breed out the undesirable ones. "Designer Crossbreeds" My latest blog post unmeasu.red/2023/04/19/des…

"AI can’t lead" Leadership and storytelling will be crucial skills for the architecture profession as AI increasingly impacts their work. Latest blog post. unmeasu.red/2023/03/07/ai-…

Curiosity is a key skill of being a leader. I’ll be discussing this and more in my Leadership for Architects workshop: buff.ly/3Y0Ec9n 4/4

…be more resilient. Challenges, obstacles and mistakes become opportunities to learn and grow. Developing a more resilient mindset. …have a more interesting life! If you’re curious you’ll discover new opportunities, experiences and ideas. 3/4

5 ways having more curiosity will change you. You’ll… …open yourself to learning and growth. Curiosity is a quest for learning, knowledge and understanding. 1/4

...and you’ll develop a more productive and positive relationship with your colleagues and others in your life. A growth mindset is a key skill of being a leader. I’ll be discussing this and more in my Leadership for Architects workshop: buff.ly/3Y0Ec9n 4/4

...become more self-confident. With a growth mindset you’ll be open to learning and improvement, leading to greater self-confidence and belief in your abilities. ...have better relationships. With a growth mindset you’ll be more open to feedback and learning from others... 3/4

5 ways having a growth mindset will be change you. You’ll… ...be more resilient. Challenges become an opportunity to learn and grow. Allowing those with a growth mindset to rebound from adversity. 1/4

Empathy is a key skill of being a leader. I’ll be discussing this and more in my Leadership for Architects workshop: buff.ly/3Y0Ec9n 5/5

...become more self-aware. Taking the time to see someone else, helps you to see yourself, your own beliefs and feelings. ...have greater compassion. You’ll better understand someones struggles, so you might relate better and more closely connect. 4/5

5 ways being more empathetic will change you. You’ll… ...improve your leadership skills. You’ll better connect with and understand your team or those you lead, building trust, motivation and even creativity. 1/5