Activating Curiosity™ | Leading Change in the Construction Industry

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 industry, change often feels imposed—new technology, shifting delivery models, or evolving business...

How are construction leaders managing decentralized teams in an industry built for command-and-control? In this episode of Activating Curiosity™ , Ryan Ware explores decentralized work models and how AI is reshaping staffing in AEC with Mandy McGill, founder of Aedifico . From construction leadership culture to labor productivity, discover why decentralization isn't just a trend—it's the...

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 U.S. Green Building Council ( USGBC ) and the Design-Build Institute of America ( DBIA ) as examples...

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 decision making. In the AEC industry, many construction leaders treat financials as a "back office&qu...

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 shaped by constant disruption—new technologies, shifting delivery models, and evolving workforce ex...

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 podcast is built around a simple but powerful question: What is the most important problem you’re try...