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Oct 23 2024

Crafting a Thought Leadership Content Strategy

Before diving into thought leadership content creation, it’s crucial to frame your strategy for maximum impact. Here are some key tips to shape your writing to maximize its reach: 1. Define Your Audience: Start by identifying your clients’ concerns and how your expertise helps them solve their biggest challenges. The more you understand their needs, […]

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Oct 16 2024

Thought Leadership Builds Business

Thought leadership doesn’t just boost your firm’s visibility—it drives measurable business results. Recent research confirms that firms investing in thought leadership content see clear, bottom-line benefits. Edelman, a global communications firm, and LinkedIn surveyed over 1,300 business leaders and C-level executives to explore the impacts of thought leadership. The results are notable. Between 37% and […]

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Oct 9 2024

The Power of Thought Leadership in the AEC Industry

Success isn’t just about completing great projects—it’s about effectively communicating the expertise of your AEC firm and the skills of your leaders. While having a strong portfolio is essential, you need a forward-thinking content strategy elevate your firm above the competition. That’s where thought leadership comes into play. Rather than focusing solely on your past […]

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Doctor in the Haus

Oct 2 2024

Mastering Thought Leadership to Build Your AEC Brand

Dear Doctor: Our firm is small, so we don’t always have a lot of projects to publish, but we have great ideas. Someone told me that we should be doing thought leadership, but I don’t know what that is or where to start. Can you help? – Just a Thought Ah, yes, it’s a great […]

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Jul 19 2024

Listen Before Leading: The Role of Client Feedback in Shaping Your Brand

This week, let’s explore a cornerstone of branding that too often gets overlooked: client feedback. Why does it matter? Because in our industry, the echo of client voices shapes skyscrapers—both literally and metaphorically. At Hausman LLC, we embrace a structured approach to gathering invaluable input through our comprehensive branding questionnaire. This isn’t just any survey; […]

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Jul 11 2024

Consistency is Key: Building a Reputation Through Repetition

Today, I’m diving deep into a topic that may not seem as flashy as innovation or as urgent as deadlines but is crucial to building a strong brand: consistency. Yes, consistency—the secret sauce to creating a brand reputation that sticks. You might be wondering, “What’s so sexy about consistency?” Well, let me tell you, it’s […]

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Doctor in the Haus

Jun 18 2024

Rebel Without a Brand

Dear Doctor: Everyone is telling me that our firm needs to work on its brand. I’ve heard so much about branding, but I still don’t know exactly what it is. And I have no idea how to build one. Can you help walk me through the process? – Rebel Without a Brand Ah, my dear […]

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May 29 2024

Stage Fright to Stage Bright: Mastering Video Presentations

In today’s digital age, mastering the art of online presentations is essential. Whether you’re addressing a small team or a large audience, your ability to engage through a screen can make or break your connection. Here’s how you can shine in your next video presentation. Set Yourself Up for Success Creating a professional environment is […]

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May 15 2024

The Unspoken Edge: Mastering Non-Verbal Cues

by Chelsea Gaarder Harnessing the silent language of non-verbal cues can turn mere interactions into influential encounters . In this week’s ‘View from the Top’, we explore how mastering silent cues can shape your projects’ narrative and significantly influence stakeholders’ decisions. Strategic Body Language Research suggests that non-verbal communication accounts for a staggering 55% of […]

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Doctor in the Haus

May 1 2024

Stage Fright to Spotlight: Mastering Client Connections

Dear Doctor: The competition for winning work keeps getting tougher. While we get to the interview stage for most of our pursuits, we seem to fall flat in interviews. I’m concerned that our team isn’t connecting with potential clients when we’re face-to-face, either in person or on Zoom. How can we improve our odds?    […]

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Apr 21 2024

Celebrating Milestones: Lessons from the Top

Written by Chelsea Gaarder As we close this series focused on securing exclusives, it’s a time not just for reflection but for celebration. The journey to publication and beyond is strewn with learning opportunities, each teaching us invaluable lessons about patience, creativity, and effective communication. This month, our journey took an exhilarating turn as ‘Dr. […]

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Apr 9 2024

Don’t Wait in Line, Publish Now!

Written by Chelsea Gaarder This month, we are exploring securing exclusives in top architectural magazines. Today we further continue that conversation by delving into the art of forging successful partnerships with magazine editors. As part of Dr. Hausman’s communication team, I’ve been lucky enough to observe and take part in strategic dialogues that have transformed […]

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