Leadership Blueprints

On this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Kyle Majchrowski, Founder of Ripple Intent. They discuss how to utilize good leadership to inject fun into new projects, the importance of keeping everyone on the same page, and what a better workflow can do for you and your team.

Find Kyle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowski/

Ripple Intent can be found on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rippleintent/

Or on their official website: https://rippleintent.org/

The Road to Character: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Character-David-Brooks/dp/0812983416

The Premonition: A Pandemic Story: https://www.amazon.com/Premonition-Pandemic-Story-Michael-Lewis/dp/1324035536/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HAW68E6CM123&keywords=the+premonition+michael+lewis&qid=1649947989&s=books&sprefix=THE+PREMONITION%2Cstripbooks%2C89&sr=1-1

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On today's episode of Inspiring People & Places, BJ talks with Lucian Neimeyer, former Air Force Officer and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment. Now working in non-profit, Lucian discusses his path to his career, his priorities, and how the work he does now encapsulates his journey.

Get involved with Building Cyber Security: https://buildingcybersecurity.org/

Find Lucian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucian-niemeyer-307aa65/ or at [email protected]

UCAN Power: https://ucanpower.org/

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MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!

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On this week's episode, BJ chats with Howie Ferguson, Executive Director at Construction Owners Association of America. They discuss the importance of leadership and connecting with your team, along with other leaders.

COAA Connect Spring information can be found at: https://www.coaa.org/events/2022-spring-coaa-connect

Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!

MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!

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On this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Mark Wainwright, a part time sales manager that manages and coaches sales teams of independent firms. Mark breaks down why firms should shy away from using the word “sales”, the root of empowering sales teams, and how to understand the clients needs.

More information about Mark can be found at: https://www.wainwrightinsight.com/

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MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!

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In today's interview, BJ talks with Colin Mottola, a Penn State Grad and Civil Engineer at MCFA. Colin discusses his internship at MCFA, how that landed him a job as the first ever intern to be officially hired, and the lessons he's learned along the way, ranging from self management to finding what you love to do. Together, BJ and Colin discuss a wide range of topics surrounding the AEC industry.

Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/

Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!

MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!

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In today's episode, BJ discusses the importance of modernizing around today's newest thinkers with Emma Siciliano, MCFA's newest employee. A recent grad with a degree in marketing, Emma and BJ explore fresh perspectives on social media and its uses, as well as delving into the importance of understanding your demographic.

Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/

Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!

MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!

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In today’s jam packed episode, BJ talks with Brent Darnell, an educator within the construction industry that stresses the importance of emotional and interpersonal skills. Focusing on peak levels of mental, physical and emotional performance, they discuss the significance of understanding oneself, working with others effectively, and how improving culture begins with understanding the people, not only the process.

Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/

Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!

MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!

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In today’s solo episode, BJ discusses the concept of the agency entrepreneur, and how necessary effective stewardship is when working within the S/E/C industry.

Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/

Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!

MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!

Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com

In today’s solo episode, BJ discusses the importance of innovation in the A/E/C industry, and the roadblocks many in the public sector are facing. BJ dissects his own experiences, as well as reflecting on the trends of the industry as a whole.

Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/

Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!

MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!

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BJ sits down with Army Veteran COL (Ret) Mike Ellicott, to discuss his journey from the Army to helping leaders shape culture in the AEC industry, as a professional EOS implementer.

Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/

Learn more about Mike here: https://www.eosworldwide.com/mike-ellicott

Book Recommendations:

Knowledge & Decisions by Thomas Sowell: https://amzn.to/3GGRZtb

Books By Victor David Hanson: https://amzn.to/33wrRT4

Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!

MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure. Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/. We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don’t see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!

Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.com