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Attitude Reflects Leadership

March 28, 2017 by Bob Borson 25 Comments

Attitude Reflects Leadership

Every now and then I need to step away from the emails and the phone and remind myself that the person who is currently making me go apoplectic might have something going on other than idiocy. The … [Read more...]

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The Finished Building is your Best Argument

March 30, 2016 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

The Finished Building is your Best Argument

You might be surprised to learn that I am not on a first name basis with Peter Zumthor. Everything that I know about myself tells me that he and I would enjoy each others company ... at least I would, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Architects, Observations, Quotes Tagged With: great to work with architects, quotes

Heard Around the Architectural Studio #21

February 19, 2016 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

Heard Around the Architectural Studio #21

Sometimes people we respect say things that are ridiculous and it's almost impossible to not make fun of them for saying something silly. I had a moment like this yesterday while talking with a … [Read more...]

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heard around the architectural studio #019

June 19, 2015 by Bob Borson 19 Comments

heard around the architectural studio #019

  Blob: Unless someone is on fire, don't bother me.  In fact, unless I'm on fire, don't bother me.     There are moments when you have to get a lot of work done and … [Read more...]

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heard around the architectural studio #018

November 14, 2014 by Bob Borson 16 Comments

heard around the architectural studio #018

The new guy has an idea. Blob: Ooo-Whee! I done almost worked my way through all 'dem piles on my desk! Styler: You shore-do got a lot of stuff on der. Blob: Yeah, but I almost done … [Read more...]

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heard around the architectural studio #017

August 8, 2014 by Bob Borson 3 Comments

heard around the architectural studio #017

I can name that song in ... Blob: I have the worst song in my head, why does this happen to me? I don't even know the words. Bryan: What is it? Blob: Mmmm-hmmm-hmm pick a bale of cotton, … [Read more...]

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