Hello Reader,

We're back with another insightful episode of Practice Disrupted, featuring the latest in our series, The Unconventional CEO. This week, we dive into psychology and leadership with Ellen Bensky, a psychologist-turned-CEO who’s leading her architecture firm to new heights. If you've ever wondered how a background in psychology can transform a practice, you won’t want to miss this episode. Listen now: The Unconventional CEO: The Psychologist Turned Firm Leader.

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As we near the end of the year, we’re also gearing up to roll out some exciting new resources for our PoA Practice Community + LAB members. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to deliver innovative tools and strategies to help you think differently and shape the future of your practice.

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Keep learning and growing,

Evelyn M Lee, FAIA | NOMA Founder, Practice of Architecture & Host, Practice Disrupted & Fractional COO

// Practice Disrupted //

How can leaders build and grow successful firms by integrating strong operational support, continuous learning, and adaptability into their leadership approach? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we continue to redefine traditional leadership in a conversation with Ellen Bensky, Principal, CEO, and CFO of Turner Fleischer. Ellen's background from psychology to business to architecture leadership has shaped her innovative approach to running a successful design firm. Under her leadership, Turner Fleischer has not only expanded its technological capabilities but also demonstrated the critical role that operational teams play in the success of any design practice. Listen Here

How can architects use their work and voice to drive social justice, create a positive impact on the community, and inspire the next generation of leaders? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we celebrate Douglas Ito, the 2024 recipient of the AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. As a managing member of SMR Architects in Seattle, Douglas has been a driving force in the creation of over 2,800 affordable housing units, including 1,300 units dedicated to permanent supportive housing. Listen Here

// PoA - In Person and Online //

MDC, Monterey, CA, October 25-27th Entering its fourth decade, the Monterey Design Conference (MDC) brings together the country’s—and the world’s—leading architects and design thinkers for an intellectually vibrant weekend at Asilomar Conference Grounds. Register Here

A'24 MN, November 11-13th A’24 MN will be a powerful event filled with inspiring and educational programming, opportunities for connection, and networking! Register Here

Generate 2024, November 14-15th The annual event attended by over 500 AIA members, allied members, and industry professionals is a yearly testament to the vitality of Colorado’s design community and 2024’s edition promises to be yet another milestone moment! Register Here

// Inside the Practice Community + LAB - PC+L //

​HBR: Shift Your Leadership from "Power Over" to "Leading Through" - The traditional approach to leadership is best described as the pursuit and maintenance of power over people. However, this isn’t the most effective method. The “leading through” paradigm engages middle managers and employees of all levels so that leadership is a collaborative effort which leaves everyone feeling valued, seen, and in turn, more motivated. We need more leading through in practice.

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​NCARB: Mexico, Canadian, and the US - The Canada/Mexico/U.S. Tri-National Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) allows you to expand your professional opportunities internationally, facilitating career mobility in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

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​Climage.Gov - A historic year of U.S. billion-dollar weather and climate disasters - Short of not building in places where there is devastation - is there something more that we can do that goes beyond stronger and greater resiliency?

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