Lessons from the Wall – Part 4: Inner Mindset

Humility Over Ego

I remember the first time I heard someone on my team speak about a topic I didn’t fully understand. My instinct was to chime in, to pr...

Lessons from the Wall – Part 3: Inner Mindset

The Tradeoff of Leadership

Among the quotes taped to that wall I photographed years ago, this one sits like a quiet gut punch:

“When you become a lea...

Lessons from the Wall – Part 2: Inner Mindset

The Hidden Work of Leadership

This quote was one of the first that hit me when I looked at that photo of the leadership wall:

“No one can be a great ...

Lessons from the Wall – Part 1: Inner Mindset

Care Is the Cornerstone

A while back, I snapped a photo of a wall in a colleague’s office, a patchwork of quotes taped up like a personal manifesto. Lea...

25 Reflections on Leadership, Culture, and Building Something That Lasts

At Township Design, we believe great work doesn’t just come from great design—it comes from great people, processes, and value...

Everyone has those “game-changer” moments, the lightbulb ideas that seem like they could take your business to the next level. We say things like, “If I could just do a few simple things, this busines...

If you’ve ever looked out at your yard and thought, “I wish we had a place to unwind or entertain,” or “I’m tired of all this maintenance,” you’re not alone. Many homeowners dream of outdoor spaces th...

One of the most common complaints from business owners across industries is, “I can’t find good help.” You’ll hear things like,

“People just don’t want to work anymore.”

“No one knows what they’re d...

Let’s talk about buzzwords—not the corporate jargon like “synergy” or “value engineering” (ugh), but the actual words your clients use when they call you for work. These are the phrases that give you ...

“A-B-C – Always Be Closing.” – Glengarry Glen Ross

Whether you’re leading a multimillion-dollar firm or just kicked off a two-person design studio, you’re getting the same types of phone calls and le...

Here’s a simple question: Have you ever been so sure of who you are that you instantly dismissed what someone else said about you?
Yeah, me too.

Now, here’s another one:
Have you ever caught yourself ...

If you're anything like me, a perfect Saturday starts in the garden—hands in the dirt, pruning shears in hand, and a peaceful rhythm that only the landscape can provide. I've always found joy in nurtu...