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What if the traditional image of leadership in construction is holding the industry back? In this clip from Activating Curiosity™, Ed DeAngelis, CEO of EDA Contractors, reflects on the culture he experienced early in his career—where toughness, roughness, and intensity were often rewarded. But he began to question whether that approach was the only way to lead. In this conversation, we explore: The traditional “tough” leadership culture in construction Why that approach became normalized How leadership styles are evolving in today’s industry What a more human-centered approach to leadership looks like As the construction industry faces rapid change, leadership must evolve alongside it. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Activating Curiosity™ for more insights on leadership and change in construction. #ConstructionLeadership #AECIndustry #HumanCenteredLeadership #LeadingChange #ConstructionCulture

What happens when leading change means not everyone comes with you? In this clip from Activating Curiosity™, Ed DeAngelis, CEO of EDA Contractors, shares a hard truth about leadership in the construction industry. Real change is not just about new strategies or processes. It requires people to think differently, behave differently, and confront habits they may not want to change. And because of that, resistance is inevitable. In this conversation, we explore: Why leading change can create tension within teams How even high performers may resist new ways of working The leadership challenge of holding standards while navigating change Why the future of construction depends on evolving how we lead If you're navigating change in your organization, this is a perspective every leader needs to hear. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Activating Curiosity™ for more insights on leading change in construction. #ConstructionLeadership #LeadingChange #ChangeLeadership #AECIndustry #Leadershi…

What does success really look like in construction leadership? In this clip from Activating Curiosity™, Ed DeAngelis, CEO of EDA Contractors, shares a powerful perspective on redefining success in the construction industry. Too often, success is measured by revenue, growth, and project delivery. But as Ed explains, those metrics only tell part of the story. True leadership goes beyond financial outcomes. It’s about the impact you have on your people—how they grow, develop, and who they become through their experience working with you. In this conversation, we explore: Why financial success alone is not enough in construction leadership How leaders can create meaningful impact beyond the job What it means to build a legacy through people, not just projects Why human-centered leadership drives long-term performance If you're leading teams in construction or the AEC industry, this perspective may challenge how you define success. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Activating Curiosit…

She did everything right. Worked. Endured. Survived. And still… one moment can take everything away. The problem isn’t effort. It’s a system that doesn’t catch people before they fall. We don’t solve homelessness— we manage it. www.activatingcuriosity.com www.connectiveconsultinggrp.com #HousingCrisis #WomenLeadership #SocialImpact #HumanRights #SystemicIssues

Most construction leaders are still relying on toughness and control—and it’s costing them trust, performance, and retention. For decades, construction culture has rewarded resilience, pressure, and command-and-control leadership. But today’s challenges—workforce shortages, complexity, and constant change—require something different. Leaders across the AEC industry are being pushed to rethink how they lead people, not just projects. In this episode, we explore how construction leaders can better navigate: Why the “toughness and control” leadership model is breaking down How trust and psychological safety directly impact team performance Why emotional intelligence is becoming a critical leadership skill in construction What it actually takes to lead change effectively within construction teams How purpose-driven leadership creates stronger, more resilient organizations If your team is stuck in the old model—and you can feel it—this episode is for you. Most conversations about lead…

The real question isn’t why we should build this— it’s why we haven’t already. When you understand the model, it becomes clear: this isn’t a burden on a community… it’s an asset. The challenge isn’t the idea— it’s how we’ve been thinking about it. https://www.activatingcuriosity.com/ https://connectiveconsultinggrp.com/ #HousingCrisis #CommunityDevelopment #Innovation #SocialImpact #Leadership

This is a critical shift in how we think about housing solutions. In this clip from Activating Curiosity™, Nneoma Albert-Benson explains why BEFA Haven is not a shelter — and why that distinction matters. Shelters are designed for temporary survival. But what if we designed housing for long-term stability instead? The people being impacted aren’t unwilling to work or contribute. They’re already doing everything society asks of them. What’s missing is a system that supports their ability to stay stable. 🎧 Full episode available now on Activating Curiosity™ https://www.activatingcuriosity.com/episodes/ #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #Construction #AEC #CommunityDevelopment #HousingStability #LeadWithCuriosity

This might be the most important shift in how we think about affordable housing. In this clip from Activating Curiosity™, Nneoma Albert-Benson explains why building homes alone doesn’t solve housing instability — and how systems, not just structures, shape long-term outcomes. “If the environment does not change, the story does not change.” This conversation explores what it really means to design for stability, not just shelter — and why the future of housing depends on more than construction. https://www.activatingcuriosity.com/episodes/ #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #Construction #AEC #CommunityDevelopment #ChangeLeadership #LeadWithCuriosity

Homelessness isn’t about laziness. It’s about how expensive stability has become. One job loss. One medical bill. One emergency— and everything can collapse. The real issue isn’t homelessness itself… it’s the absence of systems that protect people before they fall. #HousingCrisis #Homelessness #CostOfLiving #SocialImpact #Leadership

Most affordable housing conversations focus on building more homes—but that alone isn’t solving the problem. Across the construction industry, leaders are beginning to realize that housing instability is driven by deeper systemic pressures—cost of living, access to resources, and the absence of support systems that help people stay housed. In this episode, we explore how construction leaders and communities can better understand: Why affordable housing is more than just increasing supply What separates temporary housing solutions from long-term stability How system design impacts housing outcomes and community resilience Why housing instability is often driven by systemic pressure—not individual failure What new models like BEFA Haven reveal about sustainable housing solutions If you’re working on housing projects but feel like the problem runs deeper than construction—this episode will expand how you think about the role of the built environment. Most conversations about housing…