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Nov. 11, 2025

Human-Centric Leadership: The Future of Construction

Construction doesn’t have a people problem—it has a connection problem. In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Angelo Suntres, founder of The Human Side of Construction, to explore how construction leadership and change management in the AEC industry must evolve to bette…

Guest: Angelo Suntres

Oct. 28, 2025

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

Change doesn’t start with strategy—it starts with choice. In this Mini Series Part 1 of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware breaks down the first step in building a stronger relationship with change: understanding how we make decisions and how those decisions impact others. In the construction and AEC…

Oct. 14, 2025

Decentralizing Work: The Future of AEC

The future of work in construction isn’t coming—it’s already here. In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Mandy McGill, founder of Aedifico, to explore how decentralized work, AI, and changing workforce expectations are reshaping the AEC industry. Traditional staffing, p…

Guest: Mandy McGill

Sept. 23, 2025

Leading Purpose-Driven Change in Construction

Big change doesn’t start with systems—it starts with people willing to think differently. In this bonus episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware explores how real change in the construction industry happens over time—and why it requires both individual ownership and collective action. Using the …

Sept. 9, 2025

Projects vs. Business: The Truth About Construction Financials

You can build great projects—and still run an unhealthy business. In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Jessica Krause, Founder and CEO of New Lyfe Accounting, to explore why financial clarity is one of the most overlooked drivers of construction leadership and long-ter…

Guest: Jessica Krause

Aug. 12, 2025

Change Begins with Curiosity | Leading Change in Construction

Curiosity isn’t a soft skill—it’s a leadership advantage in times of change. In this bonus episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware explores how construction leaders in the AEC industry can use curiosity to navigate uncertainty, reduce resistance, and lead change more effectively. In an industry…

July 16, 2025

Activating Curiosity: Leading Change in Construction with Ryan Ware

Change isn’t slowing down in construction—but how we lead through it needs to. In this short trailer for Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware introduces a new kind of conversation for construction and AEC leaders—one focused not just on solutions, but on how we think about and respond to change. This p…