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 Coach in Change Management & Leadership DevelopmentAEC 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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Episodes
27 episodes
Discomfort to Innovation: How Architects Can Lead Climate Action with Biochar
What happens when architects and construction leaders stop accepting the limits of traditional building materials—and start asking better questions?In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Allison Dring, CEO and...
What If It’s Not a Staffing Problem in AEC—But a Work Model Problem?
What if the AEC industry’s biggest challenge isn’t a staffing shortage—but a work model problem?In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with
Visibility in Prefab Manufacturing: Scaling Offsite Construction
In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Vikas Murali, Co-Founder and CEO of Offsight, to explore why visibility inside prefab ...
Human-Centered Construction Leadership: Moving Beyond the Industry’s Toughness Culture
Construction leadership development today requires more than toughness—it demands a human-centered approach to leading change.In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits dow...
Housing Instability: Why Construction Leaders Should Care | Systems Over Structures
Affordable housing isn’t just about building more homes—it’s about whether people can actually sustain a place to live.In this bonus episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Nneoma Albert-Benson, founder of BEFA Women a...
Industrialized Construction: The Key to Solving the Housing Crisis
The housing crisis isn’t just a policy problem—it’s a production problem hiding in plain sight.In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Ryan Smith, Co...
When Climate Policy Changes: AEC Leadership's Mindset Shift
Climate policy shifts happen fast—but construction leadership in change management is what separates winning AEC firms from reactive ones. In this bonus episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan and
Mass Timber Adoption: Leading Sustainable Construction Innovation
Mass timber isn’t just a material shift—it’s a mindset shift critical for construction leadership development.In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Kristen Slavin, founder of Conifer Advising, to explore how ...
Building Resilience: Embracing Change in Construction Leadership
Mini Series Part 6:Change fatigue is real in construction—but it’s not caused by change itself. It’s caused by our relationship with it.In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware explores how construction leadership and c...
Curiosity, AI, and the Future of Change in AEC Firms
In this episode of Activating Curiosity™ | Leading Change in the Construction Industry, Ryan Ware sits down with
Overcoming Resistance: Embracing the Human Side of Modular Construction Innovation
In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Ali Salman of Workspace Modular Structures to explore how prefab and modular constr...
How Curiosity Transforms Construction Leadership
Mini Series Part 5:Curiosity isn’t a soft skill—it’s a leadership advantage in construction.In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware explores how curiosity drives effective change leadership in the AEC industry and why ...
Reducing Friction in Construction Decision-Making Without Replacing Expertise
Friction slows down decision-making in construction—but removing it doesn’t mean replacing expertise.In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with
Micro Hospitals, Macro Impact: Leading Change in Construction for Rural Healthcare
Access to healthcare isn’t just a policy issue—it’s a delivery problem.In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with
Sustaining Commitment: Moving Beyond Motivation in AEC Change
Mini Series Part 4:Leadership in change management often fails not because teams lack initial alignment, but because commitment fades when motivation does. In this mini-series installment of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware explores how ...
Leading Change in Construction: Why Culture Matters, Not Just Technology
The future of construction isn’t just about technology—it’s about how leaders respond to change.In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Brian Turmail, Vice Pre...
Navigating Uncertainty: Clarity in Construction Change Management
Mini Series Part 3:Clarity doesn’t come before change—it’s built through it.In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware explores how construction leadership and change management in the AEC industry often stall because lea...
Transformational Leadership in Construction: Leading Change Beyond Transactional Practices
Leadership in construction isn’t just about getting work done—it’s about how you bring people with you.In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Andrea Janzen, Founder of Ambition Theory, to explore how transform...
Efficiency in Construction Leadership: How Collaboration Drives Innovation
Efficiency in construction isn’t just about speed—it’s about how teams work together.In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ry...
The Illusion of Control in Leading Change: Insights for Construction Leadership
Mini Series Part 2:Control feels like safety—but in change, it’s often an illusion.In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware explores how construction leadership and cha...
Human-Centric Leadership: The Future of Construction
Construction doesn’t have a people problem—it has a connection problem.In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with
Leading Change in Construction: Navigating the Complexities of Choice and Leadership
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 wit...
Decentralizing Work: How AI Is Reshaping AEC Staffing Models
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 an...
