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Transformational Leadership in Construction: Leading Change Beyond Transactional Practices
Dec. 23, 2025

Transformational Leadership in Construction: Leading Change Beyond Transactional Practices

Summary In this episode Ryan Ware welcomes Andrea Janzen , founder of Ambition Theory leadership development for construction, to explore transformational leadership & its vital role in leading change in construction & change...
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…
Human-Centric Leadership: The Future of Construction
Nov. 11, 2025

Human-Centric Leadership: The Future of Construction

Summary In this episode, Ryan interviews Angelo Suntres, founder of 'The Human Side of Construction,' discussing the importance of empathy and human-centric leadership in the construction industry. They explore the challenges of generational change, the need for collaboration, and the impact of emb…
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…
Decentralizing Work: The Future of AEC
Oct. 14, 2025

Decentralizing Work: The Future of AEC

Summary This episode of Activating Curiosity is for construction and AEC industry leaders who are navigating the future of work, emerging technology, and the growing need for more flexible, human-centered ways of leading change. Host Ryan Ware sits down with Mandy McGill, founder of Aedifico, to ex…
Leading Purpose-Driven Change in Construction
Sept. 23, 2025

Leading Purpose-Driven Change in Construction

Summary In this bonus episode of Activating Curiosity, Ryan Ware discusses that change doesn’t happen overnight, it starts with a shift in mindset and the courage to do things differently. Ryan explores how two organizations, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Design-Build Institute of…