Proactive Leadership in Project Management: Key Principles & Best Practices – Ep 080

proactive leadership in project management

In this episode, I talk with John Boulé, PE, executive vice president and operating unit manager at Dewberry, about how proactive leadership in project management, rooted in accountability and clear client communication strategies, can drive engineering project success. Drawing from his military background, John explains how staying on offense builds trust and empowers project managers […]

Ambiguity Tolerance in Leadership Unlocks Competitive Advantage in AEC

ambiguity tolerance in leadership

In the fast-paced world of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), project managers are often expected to deliver clear answers, fast decisions, and flawless execution. But the truth is, the early phases of most AEC projects are anything but clear. In these moments of ambiguity, where information is incomplete and outcomes are still uncertain, ambiguity tolerance […]

Infrastructure Program Leadership: Best Practices for Stronger Teams – Ep 353

infrastructure program leadership

In this episode, I talk to Omo Esemuede, PE, PMP, Senior Vice President of Aviation at WSP in the U.S., about leading complex infrastructure program leadership initiatives by aligning capabilities, guiding teams under pressure, and using global experience to elevate leadership. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Infrastructure Program Leadership: […]

How Combined Heat and Power Systems Drive Sustainable Buildings

combined heat and power systems

As climate change and resource scarcity become more pressing, how we design and power our buildings is evolving. Two powerful strategies—sustainable building practices and combined heat and power systems (CHP)—are helping shape a more energy-efficient, resilient, and eco-friendly future. What Are Sustainable Building Practices? Sustainable building, or green construction, is all about reducing the environmental […]

Geo-Structural Engineering Explained for Modern Infrastructure Challenges – Ep 160

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In this episode, we talk with Adedeji Disu, Ph.D., Aff.M.ASCE., Senior Geotechnical Engineer at ABNA Corporation, about the power of geo-structural engineering, what it is, why it’s critical to the future of infrastructure, and how he’s mentoring the next generation of engineers to go beyond the technical, think bigger, act with purpose, and lead with impact. […]

Generative AI for Project Managers Drives Creative Change and Leadership Effectiveness – Ep 078

Generative AI for project managers

In this episode, I talk with Seth Greenwald, PMP, MID, senior project manager at the US Army Corps of Engineers, best-selling author, and passionate storyteller for the AEC space, about how storytelling and Generative AI for project managers are reshaping project management, transforming meetings, sparking creativity, and helping teams shift from resistance to readiness. Engineering […]

LEED vs WELL ROI: Comparing Green Certifications for Smarter Design

LEED vs WELL ROI

If you’ve dipped your toes into sustainable building design, you’ve probably come across two heavyweights: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and WELL Building Standards. On paper, they look like siblings. Both promise to improve sustainability, occupant well-being, and long-term performance. But when it comes to the all-important LEED vs WELL ROI — the […]