The right opportunity and leadership created a pathway for the author of this book to take his architectural career into management and head an office that has steadily grown decade after decade, weathering economic conditions, changes in technology, and evolving workplace culture. From someone with this track record, readers might want to know a dozen simple tricks or insider tips to help their business do the same. Indeed, this book is a wealth of information to help managers, executives, and project leaders find success, but the approach involves coordination and improvement across several different facets of the company and its workers’ lives. By layering improvements in work-life balance, economic stability, trust, and cooperation, and establishing and empowering everyone to bring their best to the table, the strengthened output will reflect the differences being made in everyone involved and their whole lives, not just at the office.

This work draws inspiration from business thought leaders, the writer’s own successful career, the works of Leonardo Da Vinci, and modern art. Just as the name suggests, the approach and teaching methods are also layered and offer chances for people to see the vision of this book regardless of their learning style. Refreshingly, several chapters are dedicated to not just self-improvement but fostering that same growth and stability in the people that one works with, creating a more empathetic environment and a workplace that cares about its employees. The methods are sound on their own merit, but the author also parallels them with examples from within his own company and also, at times, recounts the moments or challenges that led to their creation. This is a business book that aims to bring out the best in its readers, acknowledging the challenges ahead while delineating the benefits of putting in the hard work.

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