Activating Curiosity | Leading Change in the Construction Industry
Activating Curiosity | Leading Change in the Construction Industry is the podcast for forward-thinking AEC and construction leaders who want to elevate their leadership in change management, strengthen construction leadership development, and navigate change management in construction with clarity, connection, and confidence. Hosted by Ryan Ware — AEC industry coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Connective Consulting Group and Connective Coaching — the show dives into conversations with innovators and industry shapers around one powerful question: What’s the most important problem you’re trying to solve — and why? Each episode uncovers real stories, hidden challenges, and practical tools to help you lead through change, build psychologically safe teams, and respond with agility in an industry transforming faster than ever. New guest episodes drop twice per month, along with bonus insights designed to help you activate curiosity in your leadership immediately. Listen. Follow or subscribe. Share it with someone navigating change. Let’s build what’s next — together. If you’d like to support the show or explore partnership opportunities, visit the Support page to learn more. ⭐ If the podcast resonates, leaving a rating or review helps more future construction industry leaders discover it.
Episodes
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In this episode, Ryan Ware sits down with Ali Salman of Workspace Modular Structures, a seasoned entrepreneur, to explore the transformative potential of prefab and modular construction within the construction industry. They discuss how overcoming resistance to change and adopting a proactive mindset is essential in driving innovation and addressing major infrastructure challenges globally. The conversation highlights the c...
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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—he delves into how activating curiosity empowers construction leaders to navigate industry challenges with psychological s...
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In this episode of Activating Curiosity, Ryan Ware and UpCodes Co-Founder and CEO Scott Reynolds explore how technology and AI are transforming change management and leadership in construction projects by reducing friction in decision-making processes without replacing professional expertise. They examine the impact of digital construction tools and systems in overcoming common construction industry challenges, suc...
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In this episode of Activating Curiosity | Leading Change in the Construction Industry, Ryan Ware explores how micro hospitals are expanding access to healthcare in rural communities—and what this shift reveals about leading change in complex construction environments.
Ryan is joined by Peter Nicholson, Co-Founder and CEO of Modern Clinical Planning, for an insightful conversation focused on healthcare infrastructur...
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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 the five C's—Choice, Control, Clarity, Commitment, and Curiosity—Ryan discusses how understanding these elements can empower leaders to navigate the complex dynamics of leading change in the construction ind...
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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 for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), to explore what leading change in the construction industry will require as we move toward 2026 and beyond.
Together, they unpack critical leadership chall...
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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...
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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 management for construction businesses. She shares her journey from corporate marketing to becoming a leader in construction coaching techniques, emphasizing how transformational leadership drives const...
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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, AI, emphasizing collaboration, efficiency, and technology as pivotal forces transforming project outcomes within the construction industr...
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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 many construction professionals feel threatened by imposed change and how the desire for control, though comforting, can be ...
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In this episode, Ryan interviews Angelo Suntres, founder of 'The Human Side of Construction,' discussing the importance of empathy and human-centric leadership in the construction industry. They explore the challenges of generational change, the need for collaboration, and the impact of embracing change to create a more inclusive and effective industry.
Takeaways
- Empathy is crucial in transforming construction le...
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Mini Series Part 1: Building a Stronger Relationship with Change. In this bonus episode of "Activating Curiosity," host Ryan Ware explores effective change management and leadership development within the construction and AEC industry. Listeners will learn how choice and leadership impact successful change initiatives and how "choice architecture" shapes daily habits that influence project and organi...
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This episode of Activating Curiosity is for construction and AEC industry leaders who are navigating the future of work, emerging technology, and the growing need for more flexible, human-centered ways of leading change.
Host Ryan Ware sits down with Mandy McGill, founder of Aedifico, to explore what it means to decentralize work in the AEC industry—and why traditional staffing, procurement, and leadership models are bei...
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In this bonus episode of Activating Curiosity, Ryan Ware discusses that change doesn’t happen overnight, it starts with a shift in mindset and the courage to do things differently. Ryan explores how two organizations, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) sparked real change in the construction industry.
He explores the history and role of the organizations in driv...
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This episode of Activating Curiosity is for construction and AEC industry leaders who are navigating the financial realities of running a construction business, not just managing projects.
Host Ryan Ware is joined by construction accounting expert Jessica Krause to explore the often-overlooked leadership challenges tied to construction financials, change management, and decision-making. Together, they unpack the critical...
This bonus episode of Activating Curiosity is designed for construction and AEC industry leaders focused on leading change, navigating change management, and advancing construction leadership development in a rapidly evolving industry.
Host Ryan Ware explores curiosity as a powerful yet underutilized tool in leading change management within construction. He highlights how a curiosity-driven mindset—asking better questions ...
This inaugural episode of Activating Curiosity is for construction and AEC industry leaders navigating constant change, uncertainty, and growing complexity.
Host Ryan Ware, executive coach and founder of Connective Consulting Group, shares the vision behind the podcast and explores why leading change in construction and effective change management in construction require more than new tools or technology. It requires a mindset shift...
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