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.
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Let’s build what’s next — together.
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Ryan E. Smith is Professor and Director of the School of Architecture at the University of Arizona and a leading researcher in industrialized and offsite construction. For nearly two decades, he has studied and advised on prefabrication, modular construction, and housing innovation worldwide. He is the author of Prefab Architecture and serves on several industry boards advancing scalable housing solutions.