Leadership Blueprints

On today’s solo episode, BJ reflects on his time at Super Bowl LVII, the leadership strengths a football team must be composed of in order to be successful, and how leadership lessons from the field can be brought into our everyday lives. 

Resources mentioned: 

“New Heights” podcast by Jason & Travis Kelce

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Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA

Keywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Dan Hauber, Vice President at Transportation Resource Associates, Inc. Dan talks about his journey to employment at TRA, how he has worked to keep our railways safe over his 25 year career, and how TRA is innovating in the future of public transport safety. 

Resources mentioned:

Form, Design and the City: Philadelphia Department of Records 

The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable (Incerto)by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

“The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York” by Robert A. Caro

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Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA

Keywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with David Murphy, Owner & Senior Principal at Crawford Architects. David shares how he became an architect, his philosophy when designing multi use facilities such as sports stadiums, and Crawford’s mission for building the future. 

Resources mentioned: 

Find out more about Crawford Architects at: https://crawfordarch.com/

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Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA

Keywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Joey Fay, Naval Academy Graduate, United States Marine and Founder & President of Quatrefoil Consulting. Joey and BJ break down Joey’s military career, both of their transitions from active duty into reserves, and what unique leadership lessons they learned from their military experience. 

Resources mentioned: 

“The Likeability Factor: How to Boost Your L-Factor and Achieve Your Life's Dreams” by Tim Sanders: https://www.amazon.com/Likeability-Factor-L-Factor-Achieve-Dreams/dp/1400080509

“Neptune's Inferno: The U.S. Navy at Guadalcanal” by James D. Hornfischer: https://www.amazon.com/Neptunes-Inferno-U-S-Navy-Guadalcanal/dp/0553385127

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Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA

Keywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC

On today’s episode, BJ talks with Joe Benvenuto, Chief Operating Officer at LIFTbuild. Joe breaks down the philosophy of LIFTbuild, why the construction industry can be resistant to change, and how the LIFTbuild philosophy can be utilized to aid in streamlining and optimizing all aspects of taking on a new project.

Resources mentioned: 

LIFTbuild website: https://www.liftbuild.com/

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Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA

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On today’s episode, BJ sits down with David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done”. David breaks down his career journey, what inspired him to write “Getting Things Done”, and how the GTD process has revolutionized project management. 

Resources mentioned: 

Find out more about “Getting Things Done” and David at: https://gettingthingsdone.com/

“Humankind” by Rutger Bregman: https://www.amazon.com/Humankind-Hopeful-History-Rutger-Bregman/dp/0316418536

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Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA

Keywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC

On today’s episode, BJ talks with Gabe Lett, Sr. Marketing Specialist at ALLGEIER, MARTIN and ASSOCIATES, INC. and author of “The AEC Professional’s Guidebook”. Gabe discusses his journey becoming an effective marketer, and the importance of synergy between marketing and your clients' teams and projects. 

Resources mentioned: 

Find Gabe’s book, “The AEC Professional’s Guidebook” at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/057830452X

“Rain Making” by Ford Harding: https://www.amazon.com/Rain-Making-Attract-Clients-Matter/dp/1598695886

“The Collapse of Distinction” by Scott McKain: https://www.amazon.com/Collapse-Distinction-Stand-Competition-Nelsonfree/dp/1595553452

“Building a StoryBrand” by Donald Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329

“Desiring God” by John Piper: https://www.amazon.com/Desiring-God-Revised-Meditations-Christian/dp/1601423101

Connect with Gabe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabelett/

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Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA

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On today’s episode, BJ talks with Scott Lowe, Principal at Trauner Consulting Services, Inc. Scott discusses his military career, his journey to Trauner Consulting, and how he ended up buying the company. He also details the importance of your team, how much the people matter to a consulting firm, and how falling in love with both the work, and the company, has aided his abilities as a leader.

Resources mentioned:  

“Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell: https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0316010669/ref=asc_df_0316010669/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312143020546&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13350217945850435272&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021758&hvtargid=pla-625515486392&psc=1

(BJ mentions an article he wants to add to the show notes about the relationship between craft & hobbies)

Reach out to Scott at: [email protected]

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Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA

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On today’s episode, BJ talks with Chris Archer, Deputy Base Civil Engineer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Chris discusses his career as a young engineer, what makes a Joint Base unique in the services they provide, and how he organizes and executes the amazing capabilities of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Resources mentioned:  

“One Second After” by William R. Forstchen: https://www.amazon.com/Second-After-John-Matherson-Novel/dp/0765327252

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Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA

Keywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC

Today’s episode is the second part of the podcast we released last week, with guests Jill Jamieson,  President of Illuminati Infrastructure Advisors, and Duke DeLuca, President of ACULED Global Consulting. Jill, Duke & BJ take an even closer look at where they predict the infrastructure industry will have to change in the new year, and what efforts they are taking as leaders to adapt. 

Resources mentioned:  

Office of Innovative Program Delivery: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovativeprograms/

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Author: BJ Kraemer, MCFA

Keywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC