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Transformational Leadership Episodes

Human-Centered Construction Leadership: Moving Beyond the Industry’s Toughness Culture
April 28, 2026

Human-Centered Construction Leadership: Moving Beyond the Industry’s Toughness Culture

Construction leadership development today requires more than toughness—it demands a human-centered approach to leading change. In this episode of Activating Curiosity™ , Ryan Ware sits down with Ed DeAngelis , CEO and Founder...
Guest: Ed DeAngelis
How Curiosity Transforms Construction Leadership
Feb. 19, 2026

How Curiosity Transforms Construction Leadership

Mini Series Part 5: Curiosity isn’t a soft skill—it’s a leadership advantage in construction. In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware explores how curiosity drives effective change leadership in the AEC industry and why it’s essential for navigating uncertainty, overcoming resistance, a…
Beyond Motivation: Sustaining Commitment to Change in AEC
Jan. 22, 2026

Beyond Motivation: Sustaining Commitment to Change in AEC

Mini Series Part 4: Commitment isn’t about motivation—it’s about what you do when motivation fades. In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware explores how construction leadership and change management in the AEC industry depend on a deeper understanding of commitment as an ongoing process…
Leading Change in Construction: Why Culture Matters, Not Just Technology
Jan. 13, 2026

Leading Change in Construction: Why Culture Matters, Not Just Technology

The future of construction isn’t just about technology—it’s about how leaders respond to change. In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Brian Turmail, Vice President of Public Affairs and Strategic Initiatives at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), to ex…
Navigating Uncertainty: Clarity in Construction Change Management
Dec. 30, 2025

Navigating Uncertainty: Clarity in Construction Change Management

Mini Series Part 3: Clarity doesn’t come before change—it’s built through it. In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware explores how construction leadership and change management in the AEC industry often stall because leaders wait for clarity that never arrives. This conversation reframe…
Transformational Leadership in Construction: Leading Change Beyond Transactional Practices
Dec. 23, 2025

Transformational Leadership in Construction: Leading Change Beyond Transactional Practices

Leadership in construction isn’t just about getting work done—it’s about how you bring people with you. In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Andrea Janzen, Founder of Ambition Theory, to explore how transformational leadership is reshaping construction leadership and c…
Efficiency in Construction Leadership: How Collaboration Drives Innovation
Dec. 9, 2025

Efficiency in Construction Leadership: How Collaboration Drives Innovation

Efficiency in construction isn’t just about speed—it’s about how teams work together. In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Brian Skripac of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) to explore how construction leadership and change management in the AEC industry are…
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

Mini Series Part 2: Control feels like safety—but in change, it’s often an illusion. In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware explores how construction leadership and change management in the AEC industry are shaped by our relationship with control—and why holding onto it can limit our a…