About Kirby Lee
As a third-generation HVAC construction business professional, my roots in the AEC industry run deep.
My Purpose
After working in the AEC industry for over 23 years, one thing is certain—there is a fundamental need for leadership training within our profession. My purpose is to help AEC professionals increase their leadership skills to reduce turnover while increasing profit and longevity, completely reinventing how their organizations operate on a day-to-day basis.
Frustrated by the lack of practical leadership training available for the blue-collar workforce, I set out to develop a system myself – one created for AEC professionals by an experienced AEC professional.
Kirby Lee
Through intensive discovery with AEC leaders, I came up with a winning formula for leaders who want to make an impact:
Intention + Motivation + Purpose + Action + Connection =Triumph (I+M+P+A+C=T)
The goal of leadership is to make a positive impact. This formula represents a systematic approach to training leaders to deliver powerful results that impact their organizations and those working for them.
The 5 Lion Attributes AEC Leaders Need
My book teaches you how to think, feel, and act like a Lion as you lead your team to victory.
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Courage
Do things that scare you, regardless of the circumstances, and move forward.
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Do things that scare you, regardless of the circumstances, and move forward.
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Focus on things that require significant risks to reap big rewards without any hesitation.
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Do things that scare you, regardless of the circumstances, and move forward.
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The ability to do something that provides a deep connection with others around you.
“There are dozens (if not hundreds) of leadership books out there. But there is no leadership book like The Lion Attitude. Kirby Lee has taken his decades of experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction world and used them to identify the huge gaps that exist in current leadership development.
Recognizing that a great individual contributor is not automatically a great leader and that leadership development is too often taught by industry outsiders with little to no understanding of how AEC functions, Kirby has developed The Lion Attitude. Using the skills and behavior of the King of the Jungle – the Lion — Kirby shows how attacking challenges and connecting with purpose is life changing in leadership.
Step by step, Kirby demonstrates “the math” — Intention + Motivation = Purpose
Intention + Motivation + Purpose + Action + Connection = Triumph
I+M+P+A+C=T
The Lion Attitude is a book that will completely change how you view leadership.”
Melissa Cohen
Founder & Owner
MBC Consulting Solutions, LLC
“Learning about leadership through another person’s journey provides the opportunity to fill your toolbox with resources, tips and tricks that might not have been present in the past. Kirby’s book “The Lion Attitude,” delivers this insight!”
Colleen Saringer, PhD
Founder @ Colleen Saringer Fractional, Consulting & Advisory Services
Culture & Wellbeing Expert in Construction Industry
“The I+M+P+A+C=T and support that Kirby provides in this book is monumental for anyone questioning “Do I belong here?”. Individual contributor to Leader can be a hard transition – especially if you haven’t had a GOOD manager to emulate from your experience. This book walks you through the inner work needed to identify YOUR unique leadership style and driver of performing teams that believe in themselves AND their leader!! We are stronger together when we align and feel motivated. Lions stick together, with PRIDE!!”
Michelle Pecak
COO / Pricing Expert in supply chain AEC Industry
“I have read many leadership books throughout my career and The Lion Attitude is simply the best! Author and friend, Kirby Lee, did an exceptional job writing a straightforward and comprehensive book, which is a FIRST in the industry, that can be applied to all facets of our business and can be tracked which makes The Lion Attitude a great success! When asked what I value the most from this classic book, my answer will always be how Kirby weaved emotional intelligence into each section of the book. The Lion Attitude is an essential for your business success!”
Sharon McGee Rusk
Global Sr Continuous Improvement Manager – Johnson Controls
Licensed Mechanical Contractor
John Maxwell Certified Trainer & Published Author
“Kirby has developed a roadmap for individuals in the AEC industry (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) to clearly identify a true leader. While someone may have the required industry credentials, it doesn’t mean they have what it takes to help lead others to greatness. Strong leaders can build positive morale, a motivated team who demonstrate compassion and elevate others to produce a strong work product time and time again. Kirby’s book provides steps to create a foundation for business prosperity in these highly technical fields. It’s a quick read and I highly recommend it for business owners and individuals seeking to become a leader of a team. While Kirby’s book focuses on the AEC industry, he outlines key steps for leadership success that I believe other practice areas can benefit from implementing.”
Laney Liner
Model & Writer
About The Lion Attitude
The Lion Attitude delivers a systematic process for leaders looking to define their purpose and become leaders in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction.