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Leading Proposals: Essential Practices for Success
Proposal leadership isn’t about perfection. Learn two key practices that build trust, improve performance, and support your team under pressure.


Why Understanding the "Why" is Crucial for Proposal Success
Before you start your next proposal, ask this one question to avoid chaos and create a story your client will actually remember.


From Proposal Chaos to Winning Clarity: Why I Wrote My First Book
The email notification pings: another RFP has just arrived, and your stomach drops in response. You know what follows all too well—the...


The Neuroscience of Proposal Success: Understanding SME Resistance and How to Change It
When subject matter experts go silent or give one-word answers, it's not defiance—it's neuroscience. This post explores how cognitive overload affects SME engagement in proposals and offers brain-friendly strategies to improve content quality, collaboration, and win rates.


The "You First" Approach to AEC Proposals That Win Work
Why Impressive Credentials Aren't Winning Projects After reviewing thousands of AEC proposals, I've observed that many highly qualified...


The Unexpected Proposal Management Lessons from Youth Sports
During the President's Day weekend, I found myself at a Dallas hockey tournament, where I learned valuable lessons in project management...


Why 92% of AEC Firms Struggle to Win More Work
92% of people don’t meet their goals because they wait. Here's how small, fast steps help you win more proposals and business.


Finding Your Firm's Authentic Voice in Proposal Development
Safe proposals won’t win bold projects. Discover why it’s time AEC firms rethink the default approach and embrace alignment and authenticity.


Beyond the Surface: How a Dominican Republic Adventure Transformed My Understanding of Winning AEC Proposals
Sometimes, profound business insights arise from unexpected sources—like a family vacation that reshaped my understanding of authentic...
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