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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—…

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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...

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Leading Change in Construction: Why Culture Matters, Not Just Technology
Jan. 13, 2026

Leading Change in Construction: Why Culture Matters, Not Just Technol…

Summary This episode of Activating Curiosity is for construction and AEC industry leaders navigating ongoing industry change and preparing for what’s next. Host Ryan Ware sits down with Brian Turmail, Vice President of Image ...

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Elusive Clarity: Navigating Change Management in Construction Leadership
Dec. 30, 2025

Elusive Clarity: Navigating Change Management in Construction Leaders…

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...

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

Transformational Leadership in Construction: Leading Change Beyond Tr…

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...

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Efficiency in Construction Leadership: How Collaboration Drives Innovation
Dec. 9, 2025

Efficiency in Construction Leadership: How Collaboration Drives Innov…

Summary Ryan Ware & Brian Skripac of the DBIA dive into change leadership & leading change in construction through innovative coaching techniques & effective change management in the AEC industry. Unpacking the evolution of design build and BIM adoption in construction, virtual design, …

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The Illusion of Control in Leading Change: Insights for Construction Leadership
Nov. 25, 2025

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

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…

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