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Cawley Architects WHAT THE COMPANY DOES: With almost 800 high-value projects in its portfolio, Cawley Architects is one of the most prolific architectural firms in Arizona. INSIDE THE COMPANY CULTURE: “I like to use a phrase that describes our values as, ‘All of working is learning,’” says Sherman Cawley, president and founder of Cawley Architects. “When I think about it, I am convinced this term captures the essence of our approach to achieving workplace satisfaction. This phrase is all about respect and appreciation, ambition, and empathy. When an environment is created that values learning as an essential ingredient of working, you create the model for continued and ever-increasing success. I also feel that reinforcing that respect for professional and personal growth is an obligation that leadership must engage in for themselves and everyone else.” LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY: “Leaders must grow in their ability to handle larger projects and decisions,” Cawley says. “They should lead by example. And leaders must develop the ability to empathize from the appreciation you feel for your growth in your career. If you know how hard you must work to succeed, you can only respect that drive to succeed in others. Leaders should want to mentor staff to follow their dreams, just as we have followed ours. And out of our values come principles that we use as guideposts.”
SHERMAN CAWLEY: “We feel that staff will provide the most
value to the company if they feel fully engaged in their own advancement,” says the president and founder of Cawley Architects. “We encourage staff to work on their careers. They will attain their goals quickly because they are pursuing their own personal ambitions, as well as those of the company.” (Photo by Mike Mertes, AZ Big Media)
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