by Andrea Janzen | Jul 26, 2023 | Podcast
Investing in your women employees' leadership development is an excellent retention tool. But knowing what kind of training you should invest in can get overwhelming. Andrea Janzen reads a Forbes Coaches Council article in this episode to show you the difference...
by Andrea Janzen | Jul 13, 2023 | Podcast
Transactional leadership involves providing direction, giving praise, and offering critical feedback. On the other hand, transformational leadership involves sharing a vision and inspiring people to contribute to that vision. In the construction industry, you need to...
by Andrea Janzen | Jun 29, 2023 | Podcast
In 2019, Andrea Janzen wrote a series of articles in the Forbes Coaches Council about the difference between sponsorship and mentorship. The hypothesis then was that sponsorship, not mentorship, would become the answer to advancing women in the construction industry....
by Andrea Janzen | Jun 15, 2023 | Podcast
In 2019, Andrea Janzen wrote an article in the Forbes Coaches Council about the difference between sponsorship and mentorship. The hypothesis then was that sponsorship, not mentorship, would become the answer to advancing women in the construction industry. Fast...
by Andrea Janzen | Jun 1, 2023 | Podcast
Liz Wiseman is a New York Times bestselling author and executive advisor. Her books include Multipliers, The Multiplier Effect, Rookie Smarts, and Impact Players. She is the Founder of the Wiseman Group and a leading global authority on leadership. Highlights What a...
by Andrea Janzen | May 18, 2023 | Podcast
Dr. Paul Hickey studies gender diversity in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction leadership. Paul studies women’s industry representation and identifies methods to improve diversity. Research shows that while men are promoted based on potential, women are...
by Andrea Janzen | May 4, 2023 | Podcast
Ambition Theory partnered with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) on Building Better: Women In Construction Study. Many Women In Construction initiatives celebrate the contributions of women in the industry, which is important. This...
by Andrea Janzen | Apr 20, 2023 | Podcast
Angelo Suntres is the author of the book The Human Side Of Construction. He has represented both contractors and owners and understands the struggles from both sides of the fence. Angelo believes that focusing on the human principles of connection, including effective...
by Andrea Janzen | Apr 6, 2023 | Podcast
Jerry Naranjo, the CEO of Naranjo Civil Constructors, is a passionate, engaging, innovative, and heart-centered business leader with over 30 years of experience. He has been a pioneer in the civil construction industry in Colorado, leading his firm to build some of...
by Andrea Janzen | Mar 23, 2023 | Podcast
Kat Von Kamrath and Laura Beneteau have worked in the construction industry for about ten years. A couple of years ago, each of their company’s employee resource groups discussed how standard-issue safety vests don’t fit women’s bodies very well. Kat is in the US,...