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Paul Clayton, AIA, LEED AP - Episode 38
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In this episode, host Brian Jones talks with Paul Clayton, architect and principal at the Austin and San Antonio-based architecture firm Clayton Korte. Paul discusses the evolution of his career, including the decision he made to purchase the firm formerly known as Emily Little Architect and its evolution into Clayton Korte. He also shares what he’s learned about mentoring and guiding employees in a post-pandemic climate, and how those insights shape the firm’s work.
Highlights:
- Taking steps to change your career when it isn’t what you want
- Allowing a firm to organically develop over time vs. trying to force change
- Expanding into new services as a result of project demand
- How the most successful projects Clayton Korte has been involved with are those that involve the harmony of architecture, interiors, and brand
- How to approach changed attitudes toward career and work-life balance
- The benefit of understanding the “span of control” concept
- The role of mentorship and communication in maintaining the quality of the work as the firm grows
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Connect with Paul Clayton, AIA, LEED AP
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