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Impact the A/E/C industries through our collective leadership
Welcome to a new SMPS program year! I am honored to serve as your 2023-2024 Society President. As we approach this new SMPS year – our 51st – I can’t
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Even More Lessons From the Trail
Nearly one year ago, I was working on my first column to you as your 2022-2023 SMPS president. In that article, Lessons From the Trail (and the follow-up column, Lessons
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Gratitude for the Flower Bulbs … and the Lightbulbs
It happens nearly every fall. I’m browsing the home improvement store’s garden section and pause at the spring bulbs on display. Usually, I pass them by, preferring plants that result
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Reflections for Women’s History Month: Leadership in the Unexpected
Social media has been fun lately. And no, unlike other times I may have uttered this phrase, I don’t mean that sarcastically! The reason? Instead of doom scrolling, I’ve been
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SMPS Advances: January 2023
To provide transparency and expand member engagement, SMPS HQ provides an executive summary of the board of directors’ discussions and decisions following each regular meeting. The eight-member board of directors
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Celebrating Our Past by Creating Our Future
It’s here! The Society’s 50th anniversary. *Insert virtual confetti toss* All year long, SMPS is celebrating the founding of our organization—especially at our annual conference, Amplify A|E|C, in Austin. I
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Lessons From the Summit: the Next Pinnacle
As this message is landing in inboxes and on the web, I’m preparing to land in Las Vegas for The Pinnacle Experience. It’s an SMPS event designed for experienced leaders
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Lessons From the Trail
Lessons From the Trail: From Rocks and Roots to the Big Picture “Did you have a nice trip?” If you were to go hiking with my spouse and me, you’d
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Focusing on Lessons of Wisdom
It has been an immense honor leading SMPS as president. In a position of high visibility and responsibility, I knew my presidency needed purpose and a commitment to continuing to
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Forging Forward Is Full of Opportunity
It’s time to sparkle! I’ve been saying this to myself and anyone who will listen since June. The big question, though, is: Have I bought into it? YES. While we
