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Activating Curiosity™ helps AEC and construction leaders lead change confidently and transform their organizations through practical leadership strategies and innovation insights. Hosted by Ryan Ware, this podcast features conversations that inspire action and build resilient, agile teams.
Hosted by Ryan Ware—AEC coach in change management and leadership development, keynote speaker, and founder of Connective Consulting Group and Connective Coaching—this show dives deep into conversations with innovators and industry shapers around this 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, alongside bonus insights designed to help you activate curiosity in your leadership immediately.
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Construction Productivity: Reframing the Real Challenge
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Discomfort to Innovation: How Architects Can Lead Climate Action with Biochar
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May 26, 2026 |
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What If It’s Not a Staffing Problem in AEC—But a Work Model Problem?
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May 21, 2026 |
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Scaling Offsite Construction: Overcoming Visibility Challenges in Prefab Manufacturing
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May 12, 2026 |
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Human-Centered Construction Leadership: Moving Beyond the Industry’s Toughness Culture
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Housing Instability: Why Construction Leaders Should Care | Systems Over Structures
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Industrialized Construction: The Key to Solving the Housing Crisis
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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When Climate Policy Changes: AEC Leadership's Mindset Shift
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Mass Timber Adoption: Leading Sustainable Construction Innovation
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Building Resilience: Embracing Change in Construction Leadership
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Curiosity, AI, and the Future of Change in AEC Firms
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Overcoming Resistance: Embracing the Human Side of Modular Construction Innovation
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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How Curiosity Transforms Construction Leadership
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Reducing Friction in Construction Decision-Making Without Replacing Expertise
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Micro Hospitals, Macro Impact: Leading Change in Construction for Rural Healthcare
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Sustaining Commitment: Moving Beyond Motivation in AEC Change
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Leading Change in Construction: Why Culture Matters, Not Just Technology
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Navigating Uncertainty: Clarity in Construction Change Management
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Transformational Leadership in Construction: Leading Change Beyond Transactional Practices
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Efficiency in Construction Leadership: How Collaboration Drives Innovation
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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The Illusion of Control in Leading Change: Insights for Construction Leadership
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Human-Centric Leadership: The Future of Construction
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Leading Change in Construction: Navigating the Complexities of Choice and Leadership
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Decentralizing Work: How AI Is Reshaping AEC Staffing Models
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Leading Purpose-Driven Change in Construction
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Projects vs. Business: Construction Financial Clarity | A Leadership Imperative
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Change Begins with Curiosity | Leading Change in Construction
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Activating Curiosity: Leading Change in Construction with Ryan Ware
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Jul 16, 2025 |