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Curiosity In Construction Episodes

Trailblazing Mass Timber Adoption: Leading Sustainable Construction Innovation
March 24, 2026

Trailblazing Mass Timber Adoption: Leading Sustainable Construction Innovation

Summary Mass timber is rapidly emerging as a leading solution for sustainable construction, but adopting new building systems in the AEC industry requires more than advanced materials. It demands new mindsets, stronger collaboration, and leaders willing to challenge traditional industry norms. In t…
Curiosity, AI, and the Future of Change in AEC Firms
March 10, 2026

Curiosity, AI, and the Future of Change in AEC Firms

Summary In this episode of 'Activating Curiosity | Leading Change in the Construction Industry,' Ryan Ware sits down with Kristin Kautz of JAM Idea Agency to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. T…
Curiosity-Driven Change Leadership in the Construction Industry
Feb. 19, 2026

Curiosity-Driven Change Leadership in the Construction Industry

Summary Mini Series Part 5: In this episode, Ryan Ware explores the critical role of curiosity in leading change management within construction projects and advancing construction leadership development. Building on the first four foundational C's of change—choice, control, clarity, and commitment—…
Commitment Isn’t Motivation: How AEC Leaders Keep Change Alive
Jan. 22, 2026

Commitment Isn’t Motivation: How AEC Leaders Keep Change Alive

Summary Mini Series Part 4: Building a Stronger Relationship with Change. In this insightful episode, Ryan Ware dives deep into the critical role of commitment within change management for construction leaders. Focusing on th...
Elusive Clarity: Navigating Change Management in Construction Leadership
Dec. 30, 2025

Elusive Clarity: Navigating Change Management in Construction Leadership

Summary Mini Series Part 3: Building a Stronger Relationship with Change. In this episode, Ryan Ware explores change management in the construction industry, emphasizing how construction leadership development and psychologic...
The Illusion of Control in Leading Change: Insights for Construction Leadership
Nov. 25, 2025

The Illusion of Control in Leading Change: Insights for Construction Leadership

Summary Mini Series Part 2: Building a Stronger Relationship with Change. In this episode of Activating Curiosity, Ryan Ware explores the illusion of control and its impact on leading change within construction leadership development and change management in construction projects. He explains why m…
Leading Change in Construction: Navigating the Complexities of Choice and Leadership
Oct. 28, 2025

Leading Change in Construction: Navigating the Complexities of Choice and Leadership

Summary Mini Series Part 1: Building a Stronger Relationship with Change. In this bonus episode of "Activating Curiosity," host Ryan Ware explores effective change management and leadership development within the construction and AEC industry. Listeners will learn how choice and leadership impact s…
Change Begins with Curiosity | Leading Change in Construction
Aug. 12, 2025

Change Begins with Curiosity | Leading Change in Construction

This bonus episode of Activating Curiosity is designed for construction and AEC industry leaders focused on leading change, navigating change management, and advancing construction leadership development in a rapidly evolving...