Leadership Blueprints

Is the Key to a Fulfilling Career Simply Doing What You Love- Every Day?


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In this inspiring episode, we are joined by the one and only Allen Kopelson, visionary architect and founding principal behind NK Architects. With decades of experience and a legacy of leadership, Allen shares his remarkable journey through the world of business. 

We explore why he made the decision to step down as a partner while continuing to contribute to the firm he helped build, the crucial role his support system plays in his personal growth and professional success, how he chose his successors, and so much more! He even talks about his impressive hobbies and passions outside of work and how they have helped him stay grounded in the chaos of running a business. 

Allen answers our rapid-fire questions before leaving us with wonderful words of wisdom about what it means to live a full life. 

Thanks for tuning in!  

 

Key Points From This Episode: 

  • What made Allen step away from the firm as a partner even though he’s still working there. 
  • The support system that guided him and how that contributed to his success.    
  • How he selected his successors and a few of his greatest success stories.  
  • Allen tells us about how his hobbies helped him find peace in the chaos of business. 
  • Allen leaves us with his closing thoughts about having a full life.  

Quotes: 

“I knew what my limits were and what I was capable of, and I knew the kind of people I had around me, and I knew what their capabilities were.” — Allen Kopelson

 

“Forget about the money! Do what makes you happy – it’s the most important part and everything else will follow.” — Allen Kopelson

 

“I feel bad for people who just go to work and can’t wait to leave. I’m the other way around – I love working and I love all the other things I do.” — Allen Kopelson
 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 

Allen Kopelson on LinkedIn 

NK Architects  

A Confederacy of Dunces 

How to Read a Book  

Leadership Blueprints Podcast 

MCFA 

MCFA Careers 

BJ Kraemer on LinkedIn 

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