Five Things You Need To Create a Highly Successful Career as an Architect

Medium's Authority Magazine's ongoing leadership series features Landis co-founder and Chairman of the Board, Chris Landis, in an in-depth interview on building a successful career in architecture. Chris shares the five qualities he believes are essential — from grit and continuous learning to genuine enjoyment of design and entrepreneurship — drawing on more than 35 years leading the firm he and his brother Ethan founded in Washington, DC in 1990. The conversation is a candid look at the discipline, curiosity, and people skills that define a lasting practice.