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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 psychological empowerment enable leaders and teams to successfully navigate transformational change. Drawing on leadership coaching expertise, Ryan dives into the critical roles of clarity, choice, and control in managing change resistance and guiding smooth transitions. This episode highlights best practices in construction change management and offers practical coaching tools to help AEC professionals build psychologically safe teams, foster trust, and drive construction innovations. Listeners will gain valuable insights to enhance their leadership confidence and master the challenges of leading change in construction projects and the broader AEC industry. Key takeaways include the importance of commitment, transparent communication, exploring curiosity-driven approac…
Dec. 29, 2025

How to Lead Change: Essential Strategies for Construction Leaders #ChangeManagement #podcast

Host Ryan Ware delves into the journey of change management within the construction industry. Discover how clarity and strategic action steps can transform leadership and drive sustainable change. Ryan's focus is on leadership development for construction managers to address construction industry challenges. #ConstructionLeadership #leadershipinchangemanagement https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517774/episodes/18374978 https://connectiveconsultinggrp.com/
Dec. 26, 2025

Leading Change in Construction: Gen Z’s Impact on Leadership #Construction #leadership #genz #AEC

In this clip from the insightful episode of Activating Curiosity, discover how Gen Z is revolutionizing leadership and change management in the construction industry. Hosts Andrea Janzen and Ryan Ware explore why traditional transactional leadership styles no longer resonate with younger generations and how purpose-driven leadership can transform construction teams. Learn practical strategies for leading change in construction projects and fostering curiosity and psychological empowerment to attract and retain top talent. This episode dives deep into challenges and opportunities within construction leadership development, offering valuable insights for AEC industry leaders striving to navigate the rapidly evolving construction landscape with clarity and confidence. #ChangeManagement #ConstructionLeadership #GenZImpact Podcast Website https://activatingcuriosity.buzzsprout.com https://connectiveconsultinggrp.com/
Dec. 23, 2025

Transformational Leadership in Construction: Leading Change Beyond Transactional Practices #mindset

#construction #podcast #aec #leadership Summary In this episode host Ryan Ware welcomes Andrea Janzen, founder of Ambition Theory, to explore transformational leadership and its vital role in leading change construction and change management construction. Andrea shares her unique journey from corporate marketing to becoming a leader in construction coaching techniques, emphasizing how transformational leadership drives construction innovation and fosters inclusive, human-centered change environments in the construction industry. Listeners will discover how moving beyond transactional leadership can effectively address pressing construction industry challenges such as labor shortages and mental health, while empowering teams through construction leadership development. Join us to learn practical insights and tools for change management construction and how adopting a human-centered approach can revolutionize leadership practices in this traditionally transactional field. Takeaways:…
Dec. 22, 2025

How Transformational Leadership helps Change Management in Construction #podcast #leadership

In the next episode of 'Activating Curiosity' as we explore transformational leadership and effective change management in the AEC industry/Construction industry. Discover how empathy, patience, and human-centered approaches can help overcome common construction challenges and drive successful change management in the construction industry. Hear from seasoned experts about practical tools and strategies to develop construction leadership clarity and confidence, enhance collaboration, and increase project efficiency. Whether you're leading teams or managing construction initiatives, gain valuable insights on leadership development for construction managers and learn how to navigate industry change with curiosity and resilience. Tune in for transformational stories and actionable advice that empower you to lead change and build trust in your construction teams. #ChangeManagement #ConstructionLeadership #LeadershipInChangeManagement
Dec. 16, 2025

Reimagining Construction: Integrating Design Build & Industrialized Solutions #designbuild #podcast

Explore the accumulative potential of design-build and industrialized construction in this clip from an episode of "Activating Curiosity." Join Ryan Ware and Brian Skripac as they discuss construction industry leadership and integrating innovative solutions and reimagining team collaboration, AEC leadership, change management and curiosity can break the cycle of inefficiency in commercial projects. Discover how these strategies can lead to incremental success and drive the construction industry forward.
Dec. 12, 2025

How to Drive Innovation Leadership & Change Management in Construction #leadership #podcast

Explore the transformative power of leadership in the construction industry with Brian Skripac, Director of Virtual Design and Construction at the Design-Build Institute of America. In the full episode of "Activating Curiosity," we delve into the nuances of change management, the importance of curiosity in leadership, and how collaboration drives innovation. Discover how these strategies can lead the industry towards a more efficient and effective future. https://youtu.be/y5GzpZ2i2Ng?si=YbF8fex9yIXX-1yE https://activatingcuriosity.buzzsprout.com https://connectiveconsultinggrp.com/
Dec. 10, 2025

Achieving Design Excellence in Construction: Leadership Insights #designbuild#construction#podcast

In this clip Brian Skripac, Director of Virtual Design and Construction at the Design-Build Institute of America, shares valuable insights on achieving design excellence and leading change in the construction industry. In the full episode of "Activating Curiosity," we explored how leveraging technology and design-build strategies can revolutionize construction leadership, improve productivity, and manage lifecycle costs effectively. This conversation dives deep into change management construction and construction leadership development, offering forward-thinking leaders practical tools to navigate industry change with clarity and confidence. Whether you're focused on construction innovation or driving cultural transformation within your projects, Brian's expertise provides guidance to master leadership and management challenges facing today's building industry. Check out the full show to discover actionable strategies for leading through change, overcoming construction challenges,…
Dec. 9, 2025

Efficiency in Construction Leadership How Collaboration Drives Innovation #designbuild#construction

In this episode, Ryan Ware and Brian Skripac of the DBIA dive deep into leading change construction through innovative coaching techniques and effective change management in the AEC industry. They unpack the evolution of design build and BIM, emphasizing collaboration, efficiency, and technology as pivotal forces transforming project outcomes within the construction industry. Listeners will learn how to overcome change resistance, understand the significance of communication, and leverage data-driven decision-making to ensure successful project delivery. Brian provides expert insights on construction leadership development, highlighting construction culture's critical role and the human element necessary for innovation. Practical strategies for adopting design build principles and fostering continuous learning are shared, empowering leaders to excel in their AEC industry careers. This episode offers valuable tools for change, spotlighting how construction innovations and leadersh…
Dec. 4, 2025

Unlock the Secret to Transformative Leadership: Presence Over Control! #construction#leadership#aec

In this clip discover how great leaders drive change by being present and intentional. Ryan Ware reveals the power of presence in leadership, emphasizing the importance of emotional steadiness and communication. Learn why control is an illusion and how embracing presence can lead to real impact and trust within your team. Activating Curiosity Website https://activatingcuriosity.buzzsprout.com Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFeAM37ZTLCHmx2vq4iGOSdi6dJE8d9fY&si=QerXw0BMe8-hPtHj Connective Consulting Group https://connectiveconsultinggrp.com/