🔍 Episode Summary

In this episode, host Nick Caravella welcomes Kyle Majchrowski, author of Power Full Conversations: How to Talk About What Matters Most in Work and Life.

Kyle’s journey from subcontractor to owner-side leader shaped his belief that connection—not compliance—drives project success. Together, Nick and Kyle explore how empowering people to shape their own systems creates stronger teams and healthier capital programs.

From “don’t forget about us—the people” to gratitude, trust, and curiosity, this conversation is a reminder that the most powerful tools in construction are still human.

👤 Guest Bio

Kyle Majchrowski is a leadership coach, author, and founder of Ripple Intent, a nonprofit fostering meaningful dialogue across the built-environment industry.
With decades of experience spanning subcontractor, GC, and owner roles—including work with Banner Health—Kyle helps teams strengthen connection and navigate high-stakes conversations with empathy and intention.

• Empowering project teams to define how they work builds engagement and accountability beyond any “best practice.”

• Meetings should have meaning—define why and how before you calendar when.

• Gratitude builds culture when it recognizes behavior + impact, not just manners.

• Trust begins with self-awareness; understand your wiring before expecting alignment.

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