by Leslie Blaize | Apr 14, 2026 | A/E/C Connect Newsletter
When I recently played Scrabble with my son and Hudson, my six-year-old grandson, I didn’t think I would have much trouble. I write for a living, after all. But much to my dismay, I lost my first game by a large margin. I didn’t pay enough attention to the scoring....
by Leslie Blaize | Mar 18, 2026 | A/E/C Connect Newsletter
For thousands of years, people have gathered around fires to share stories. Those stories passed along lessons, strengthened relationships, and helped communities make sense of their world. Today, storytelling still serves a similar purpose, especially in business....
by Leslie Blaize | Feb 21, 2026 | Event: Upcoming
How to Use A/E/C Case Studies to Gain Competitive Advantage I presented at the SMPS Wisconsin virtual program, How to Use A/E/C Case Studies to Gain Competitive Advantage, on March 4, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 PM CST. This session explored how A/E/C firms can transform...
by Leslie Blaize | Jan 8, 2026 | A/E/C Connect Newsletter
How are you connecting with recruits who may be considering joining your Architecture/Engineering/Construction firm Today’s A/E/C leaders face a dual challenge: winning work and attracting the people needed to deliver it. At the same time, firms want to hire more...
by Leslie Blaize | Nov 25, 2025 | A/E/C Connect Newsletter
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can do a lot, but it still can’t tell your Architecture/Engineering/Construction firm’s authentic stories. As AI-generated content became more common in 2025, human stories now stand out more—not less. Sharing these stories...
