Leadership & Growth in AEC | Ep. 1 with Benjamin Gardner & Tim Griffin

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.