Activating Curiosity® | Leading Change in the Construction Industry

Activating Curiosity® helps AEC and construction leaders lead change confidently and transform their organizations through practical leadership strategies, mindsets 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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Podcasting since 2025 • 41 episodes

Activating Curiosity® | Leading Change in the Construction Industry

Latest Episodes

Financial Realities Every AEC Leader Can't Ignore

AEC professionals spend their careers solving complex problems.But are we applying that same problem-solving ability to our finances, businesses, careers, and lives?In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits d...

October 01, 2026 • Episode 41 • 54:54

The Biggest Problem in Construction Isn't Budget or Schedule

Explore construction leadership, operations, technology adoption, and AI’s role in improving company culture and productivity in the built environment.Because construction leaders spend a lot of time talking about budgets, schedules, pro...

September 22, 2026 • Episode 40 • 1:13:44

Why Construction Leaders Can't Hire Their Way Out of the Labor Shortage

Discover construction workforce challenges, recruiting, talent retention, mentorship, and how culture impacts employee engagement in AEC firms.We know the construction industry has a changing workforce.But are the ways we recruit,...

September 17, 2026 • Episode 39 • 54:57

Construction Doesn't Have a Building Problem. It Has an Information Problem.

Unpack how AI and information management in construction estimating, preconstruction, and project delivery can reshape productivity and housing affordability.Construction has spent decades trying to build faster, reduce costs, and improv...

September 08, 2026 • Episode 38 • 1:03:23

What If We Changed the Definition of Standards In Construction?

Construction has spent decades trying to solve labor shortages, productivity challenges, and rising costs. But what if the greatest opportunity isn't simply changing how we build? What if it's changing what we consider "standard?"In this...

August 25, 2026 • Episode 37 • 1:17:32