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Building Better Futures — 54 episodes

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EP 53: Mistakes Make Innovation Possible with Christopher Sharples of SHoP Architects

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EP 52: Why Curiosity and Change Define Tomorrow's Leaders with Tom Scarangello of Thornton Tomasetti

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EP 51: Public Service as a Team Sport with Commissioner Ahmed Tigani of New York City Department of Buildings

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EP 50: Measuring Success by the Lives You Impact with Jim Hirani of Hirani Group

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EP 49: A Boss Is Followed, a Leader Is Chosen with Michael J. Vardaro of Zetlin & De Chiara

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EP 48: Building Credibility Before You Have the Title with Kevin Khemraj of Welkin Mechanical

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EP 47: Listen First, Lead Better with Phil Collin of Mott MacDonald

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EP 46: Building Great Teams by Letting Go of Being the Expert with Edward Broderick of Gilbane, Inc.

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EP 45: How Great Leaders Delegate, Step Back and Let Teams Grow with Lawrence Fitzpatrick of The LiRo Group

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EP 44: Inspiring the Next Generation Through Advocacy and Architecture with Julia Murphy of SOM

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EP 43: What the Next Generation of AEC Leaders Gets Right — and What They're Still Missing with Danielle Dy Buncio of VIATechnik

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EP 42: What Early-Career Engineers Overlook About Leadership with Luke Martinek of HDR

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EP 41: Challenging the Status Quo Inside City Government with Danielle Grillo Pemberton of Sweet Group LLC

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EP 40: Fostering the Next Generation of Industry Leaders with Kirsten Sibilia of Dattner Architects

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EP 39: The Importance of Process and Passion in Development with Spencer Levine of RAL Companies & Affiliates LLC

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EP 38: How To Inspire Action Through Powerful Storytelling with Carmine Gallo of Gallo Communications Group

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EP 37: The Power of Saying Yes to Unexpected Career Opportunities with Michele Fitzsimmons of New York City Fire Department

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EP 36: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success with Colleen Stanley of SalesLeadership, Inc.

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EP 35: How Saying Yes Opened the Door to Transformational Projects with Jaidev Sankar of AECOM

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EP 34: Chasing Challenges as the Foundation of Long-Term Leadership with Anthony Pastore of STV Inc.

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EP 33: How To Lead by Pouring Into Others and Creating Room for Questions with Jared Green of Langan Engineering and Environmental Services

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EP 32: How Long-Term Vision and Relationships Drive Success with Eric Alemany of New York Power Authority

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EP 31: Transforming Leadership Through Empathy and Peer Connection with Ahad Ghadimi of forums@work

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EP 30: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy From Jessica Sherman of The Douglaston Companies

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EP 29: Embracing Change and Finding Plan B in Engineering Careers with Michael Shamma of TYLin

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EP 28: How Leadership and Mentorship Shape the Future of Construction with Milo Riverso of Manhattan University

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EP 27: Leading With Purpose and Integrity in Public Service with Vlada Kenniff of New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust

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EP 26: Building Stronger Communities Through Institutional Projects with Raffaela Dunne of VHB

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EP 25: Career Growth: From Engineering to Leadership with Joanne Iddon of Arup

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EP 24: Leading With Impact with Amanda Rogers of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

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EP 23: Building Legacy and Culture in Architecture with Guy Geier of FXCollaborative

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EP 22: How Community Engagement Elevates Building Design with Eleftherios Pittas of Tishman Speyer

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EP 21: Building Safer Job Sites and Stronger Communities with Elizabeth Crowley of Building Trades Employers’ Association

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EP 20: What Leadership Needs To Know About Empowering Young Talent with Delia Riggi of HNTB

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EP 19: Inspiring the Next Generation Through Mentorship and Vision with Luis Delgado of STV

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EP 18: Creating Meaningful Career Paths for the Next Generation with Tom Giordano of Suffolk Construction

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EP 17: Leaving a Lasting Legacy Through Purpose-Driven Projects with Joseph Pizzurro of VHB

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EP 16: Balancing Legacy and Innovation in Construction with Michael Gargiulo of Citnalta Construction Corp

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EP 15: Leading Change in Public Construction Through Collaboration with Yvi McEvilly of NYC Department of Design and Construction

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EP 14: Leadership, Mentorship and Innovation in Architecture with Joseph Lauro of Gensler

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EP 13: The Intersection of Healthcare, Engineering and Innovation with Oscar Gonzalez of NYC Health & Hospitals

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EP 12: Bridging Vision and Delivery in Complex Programs with Priya Jain of Mace

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EP 11: Building New York’s Future Through Advocacy and Action with Carlo Scissura of The New York Building Congress

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EP 10: Leading Change for Women in Construction with Palmina Whelan of Palmina Whelan Strategic Solutions

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EP 09: Integrity, Timing and Transparency in Construction Management with Richard Cote of Hudson Meridian Construction Group

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EP 08: Making Infrastructure Projects More Sustainable for Future Generations with John Dionisio of Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc.

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EP 07: Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Engineering with Arthur J. Alzamora, Jr. of Langan Engineering and Environmental Services

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EP 06: Guiding Future Leaders Through Hands-On Mentorship with Michael Wallace of LiRo-Hill

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EP 05: Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Construction with Brennan Gilbane Koch of Gilbane Building Company

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EP 04: Transforming Communities Through Landmark Projects with Michael Sweeney of HNTB

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EP 03: Building Iconic Landmarks in New York City with Johnny Evers of ACEC New York

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EP 02: The Power of Collaborative Leadership with Joe Tulumello of Gannett Fleming

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EP 01: Fostering Leadership and Innovation in Building Design and Construction Management with Kim Vierheilig of STV

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Welcome to the Building Better Futures Podcast