What does it really take to lead with intention, grow a business, and stay resilient when the industry is shifting beneath your feet? In this episode of Blueprint for Excellence, host Sandesh Joshi sits down with Andrew Bennett, Partner and Principal at Boca Powell, and Samir Mokashi, business strategist and author of The Millennial Exit, for an honest and insightful conversation about the realities of leadership. From the power of active listening and mentorship to embracing failure as a growth tool, Andrew and Samir share hard-won wisdom from decades of experience in architecture, entrepreneurship, and business strategy. They also tackle the pressing challenges facing firms today — competing against industry giants, attracting and retaining talent, and navigating the rise of AI — offering practical perspective on how to not just survive disruption, but lead through it.

What happens when you're handed a leadership role before you feel ready? In Episode 2 of Blueprint for Excellence, Sandesh Joshi sits down with Ann Fritz, Managing Principal at ESG Architecture and Design, and Eddie Munoz, Director of Land Development at Southeastern Surveying and Mapping, to unpack the leadership lessons that design and engineering schools never teach. From surviving a recession to being thrust into leadership overnight, Ann and Eddie share the real story of what it takes to build trust, manage people, and grow from individual contributor to executive. If you're navigating that transition, or helping someone who is, this one's for you.

What does it really take to grow from technical expert to trusted leader? In the inaugural episode of Blueprint for Excellence, Sandesh Joshi sits down with Benjamin Gardner, CEO of Decker, and Tim Griffin, EVP of RMF Engineering, to explore the leadership lessons earned across decades in the AEC industry. From navigating the Great Recession to building high-performance teams, delegating effectively, and preparing for the talent gap quietly reshaping the industry, Benjamin and Tim share the honest, hard-won insights that rarely make it into the textbooks. Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom — and a few reminders that the best leaders never stop learning.

Blueprint for Excellence: The Indovance Leadership Series brings out leadership success stories for the benefit of fellow leaders, to-be leaders, entrepreneurs, and the industry in general. Success isn’t an accident; it’s a purposeful dedication of time and effort towards a goal. Let’s listen, relate to, and learn what that looks like when put into practice.