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Constructive VoicesLeading Change: Gretchen Gagel on Women Thriving in ConstructionWhether you’re a construction professional, a leader in a male-dominated field, or simply passionate about driving meaningful change, this episode offers practical strategies and an abundance of inspiration.
In this energising and deeply insightful episode of Constructive Voices, Jackie De Burca sits down with Dr. Gretchen Gagel — a trailblazing leader who has spent over 40 years shaping the global construction industry.
From turning down Harvard to study engineering against her father’s wishes, to running manufacturing plants in her twenties, Gretchen’s career is a testament to courage, adaptability, and a refusal to accept the status qu...
2025-08-1251 min
Beers with EngineersGretchen Gagel: Leaving the world a better place.#42 – Gretchen Gagel: Leaving the world a better place.
Likes beer from Boulevard Brewing in Kansas City
In Australia, the living room is the lounge room.
Went to SMU and saw Eric Dickerson play.
Dad sold construction equipment and she played with Tonka trucks.
Built Baltimore Ravens Stadium and many other things.
Very little manufacturing in Australia, therefore most construction is infrastructure.
Most construction job in Australia are 6 days a week. No wonder it is tough to hire.
Some evidence shows same output in 4 days as in 5.
Get the right people in the right seats on the bus.
Culture an...
2025-07-151h 00
Develop your Construction Business PodcastHow To Get More Women Into Construction with Gretchen GagelIn this episode, Greg Wilkes sits down with Dr Gretchen Gagel — 40-year veteran, board adviser and founder of the Women Thriving in Construction Institute — to unpack the talent shortage crippling the industry and show exactly how getting more women on site (and in the C-suite) accelerates profit, safety and culture for everyone.🔹 Key topics covered✅ The numbers that matter – from China’s 16 % female workforce to Indonesia’s 1.6 %, plus why the UK & Australia are moving the needle with government-backed culture standards ✅ Unconscious bias & dominant culture – practical ways to spot the hidden habits t...
2025-06-1828 min
The Building Talks PodcastTalking with Dr Gretchen Gagel about Leadership, Culture & Women Thriving in ConstructionGot a question about the show? Click here & Send us a text!Hey, Legends! Welcome to another episode of The Building Talks Podcast! This week, I had a brilliant chat with Dr Gretchen Gagel, a global construction leader with 40 years of experience across the US, Australia, and beyond. She’s the founder of Women Thriving in Construction and a key voice in driving cultural change in the industry. With her new book, Building Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction, launching May 2025, she’s sha...
2025-04-281h 20
Building ScaleBreaking Barriers: Women Thriving in Construction with Dr. Gretchen GagelDr. Gretchen Gagel shares her journey in the construction industry, focusing on her role in industry committees and promoting diversity. She discusses technology's impact on scaling AEC businesses, overcoming gender biases, and the importance of diversity and organizational agility. Dr. Gagel reflects on leadership differences in various-sized companies and her chair role at Brinkman Construction. The episode explores strategies for attracting women to construction, addressing labor issues, and the role of cohorts in leadership development. It concludes with Dr. Gagel's insights on AI's impact, influential leaders, and organizational culture.
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2025-04-221h 01
Get the kNACk : A National Academy of Construction PodcastBuilding Women Leaders in the Construction Industry with Gretchen GagelThis week is Women in Construction week, and host Jerry Eyink welcomes Gretchen Gagel to discuss building women leaders in the construction industry. Gretchen shares her extensive journey in the industry and discusses the significance of inclusivity, allyship, and strong relationships. She describes the leadership qualities of successful women leaders, emphasizing authenticity and staying grounded in purpose and values. Gretchen offers her advice to women in the industry on navigating conflict and shares how men can proactively support women leaders. Additionally, she introduces the new global institute she founded, Women Thriving in Construction, which aims to grow collaboration and...
2025-03-0340 min
Greatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 143) | Gretchen Gagel Discusses Her Book Building Women Leaders - A Blueprint for Women Thriving in ConstructionWhat better way to celebrate Women in Construction Week in the US than a podcast about my soon-to-be-released book, Building Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction. I'm grateful to fellow author and friend Gabrielle Dolan for taking the time to interview me about the book on my Greatness podcast. It's been an honour to write this book and I look forward to kicking off my book speaking tour at the Associated General Contractors (AGC) conference in April.
2025-03-0235 min
Hammer & Grind : Built For ContractorsEP203: Building Women Leaders: Insights from Dr. Gretchen Gagel's Journey in ConstructionOne of the biggest challenges women in construction encounter is unconscious bias in all its manifestations. These biases can make women judge more on their gender than their credentials and expertise or pass over for leadership positions. Originally rooted in male supremacy, the building industry often supports these biases, so people have to be conscious of and oppose what they believe.In this podcast, Brad and Gretchen talked about:Gretchen's journey in the construction industryThe importance of allyship and respectOvercoming unconscious biasBuilding a personal brandInvesting in self-development and continuous learning
2025-01-2739 min
Construction Champions PodcastBreaking Barriers: Women Thriving in Construction! Construction Champions Podcast 3-2 Gretchen GagelToday, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Gretchen Gagel, a leader with 40 years in construction and founder of Women Thriving in Construction - A Global Institute. With degrees in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change/Agility, Gretchen brings unmatched expertise to the industry. She is the former Chair of Brinkman Construction and soon-to-be-published author of Building
Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction. Join us as we explore her journey and insights on empowering women in construction.
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2025-01-0634 min
Commercial Construction Coffee TalkCCCT with Gretchen Gagel from Women Thriving In Construction - A Global Initiative.CCCT sat down with Gretchen Gagel who has served as a non-executive director on numerous boards and is currently Chair of the Board of Brinkman Construction (US) and Non-Executive Director, International Women's Forum (AUS). Gretchen is a member of the National Academy of Construction, the Steering Committee of the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce (AUS), the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America Diversity and Inclulsion Committee, Women Corporate Directors (Global), and Women on Boards (AUS).Gretchen is passionate about leveraging her success in the construction industry to help all women and underrepresented communities thrive. She partners with organizations...
2024-12-2152 min
NEW You: Network for Empowering Women PodcastSecond Chances with Gretchen GagelIn this episode of the NEW You, Network for Empowering Women podcast, Christy Belz sits down with her friend Gretchen Gagel, a leader in the construction industry, promoting women's empowerment and offering strategic construction advice for success. Gretchen is Chairperson at Brinkman Construction (US), involved with the International Women's Foundation (AUS), and a member of the National Academy of Construction (US).Throughout the conversation, they stress the significance of self-care and self-prioritization. Gretchen shares her personal journey of neglecting her well-being and the lessons she gained. She also talks about her challenging pursuit of a PhD...
2023-12-1431 min
Second Chances with Christy BelzSecond Chances with Gretchen GagelIn this episode of the NEW You, Network for Empowering Women podcast, Christy Belz sits down with her friend Gretchen Gagel, a leader in the construction industry, promoting women's empowerment and offering strategic construction advice for success. Gretchen is Chairperson at Brinkman Construction (US), involved with the International Women's Foundation (AUS), and a member of the National Academy of Construction (US).Throughout the conversation, they stress the significance of self-care and self-prioritization. Gretchen shares her personal journey of neglecting her well-being and the lessons she gained. She also talks about her challenging pursuit of a PhD...
2023-12-1431 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 84) | Janine Garner Discusses Her Book Be BrilliantWhen we start something new in our lives, whether it's a business or a new job, we are often discouraged by our fears of failing or making the wrong decision. Keynote speaker, mentor, and author Janine Garner joined us on the Greatness Podcast to share her insights on how we can all unleash our inner brilliance and overcome our fears. Janine has helped thousands of influential leaders and business owners around the world develop to their full potential and take their companies to the next level
2022-10-1432 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 83) | Holly Ransom Discusses Her Book The Leading EdgeLife, they say, is a never-ending learning process. And a curious mind is constantly eager to learn. Asking the right questions gets the right answers. In this episode of the Greatness Podcast, master questioner, content curator, and well-known public speaker Holly Ransom shares her motivating force behind human ingenuity, creativity, and progress. Holly, who has interviewed international leaders such as Barack Obama, Richard Branson, and Condoleeza Rice, aims to tackle complexity with curiosity, indifference with empowerment, and fear with facts.
2022-09-3031 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 82) | Jill Tietjen Discusses Her Book Over, Under, Around, and ThroughWhat doesn't kill you makes you stronger, or so the saying goes. A woman's resilience is one of her many admirable qualities. When we've been through adversity, we've strengthened ourselves for the next time something equally or more trying comes our way. I have invited my close friend, author, and engineer Jill Tietjen to discuss her most recent book, Over, Under, Around, and Through: How Hall of Famers Overcome Obstacles. A collection of uplifting stories about perseverance, hope, and zeal.
2022-09-1627 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 81) | Carrington Smith Discusses Her Book Blooming - Finding Gifts in the Shit of LifeHope heals.The pandemic created some level of trauma for most of us. But how effective are we at moving past trauma and developing resilience? I would argue that society in many ways trains us to suppress our feelings rather than dealing with trauma and building resilience. Author and speaker Carrington Smith joined the Greatness podcast to share her deeply personal stories of trauma and tremendously helpful tips on how to process trauma and build resilience.
2022-09-0221 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 80) | Carrie Arnold Discusses Her Book Silence and Sidelined - How Women Leaders Find Their Voices and Break BarriersHelen Reddy performed the lyrics "I am a woman, hear me roar" in 1971. Decades later, are women being heard at work? We invited Carrie Arnold, Executive Coach and Principal of The Willow Group, and author of Silence and Sidelined, as a guest on the Greatness Podcast to discuss the topic. Her extensive research underlies her great suggestions for how to understand when your voice is being suppressed at work and what to do about it.
2022-08-1929 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 79) | Alison Shamir Discusses Imposter SyndromeHave you ever had the feeling that what you're doing isn’t good enough? You might be suffering from Imposter Syndrome, an internal belief that you are not as capable as others believe you to be. Alison Shamir, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur specializing in imposter syndrome and confidence, joined the Greatness podcast to share her expertise. After 15 years of working in the tech and media industry, Alison decided to become a full-time coach and speaker after her own experiences of Imposter Syndrome and her tips are spot on.
2022-08-0531 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 78) | Kristine Munro Discusses Building Communities of Women EntrepreneursNetworking is great, but community building to create support, collaboration, mentorship, and accountability is incredibly valuable, especially if you are growing your own business. Kristine Monroe, founder of Business Bosses Who Brunch, joined the Greatness Podcast to talk about the organization she created to build community. I've come to realize the importance of these strong relationships.
2022-07-0823 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 77) | Jackie Insinger Discusses Leadership and Her Book Spark BrillianceLeadership is not just a work thing, it's a life thing. I'm fascinated by the science of positive psychology and how to leverage it as a leader. Jackie Insinger joined the Greatness Podcast to discuss her new book, Spark Brilliance, and her extensive research on the topic. Jackie discusses her framework of "platinum leadership", treating other people how THEY want to be treated. And I love this quote - "brilliance is who you are and how you choose to show up".
2022-06-2430 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 76) | Kate Osborn Discusses Leadership and Koko MatrixWhat would you do with your life if you weren't afraid? A question I've often pondered. Kate Osborne joined the Greatness podcast to discuss her viewpoints on this, shaped by her travel to 36 countries after university and her experience of being mentored by one of the first major Coca-Cola shareholders. Her point - we're here for 4,000 weeks - what are we going to do with these weeks? How do you stretch yourself to the growth zone by traversing the fear zone? Critical thinking skills, the ability to create our own unique, original thoughts, are essential to this journey. Kate...
2022-06-1030 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 75) | Sarah Treadway Discusses Leadership in the Hospitality and Construction IndustriesFew industries exhibited as much agility during the pandemic as the hospitality industry. As a fifth-generation hospitality/construction leader, Sarah Treadway, President/CEO of Stout Street Hospitality, joined the Greatness podcast to discuss how they kept every hotel open after dropping from 600 to 86 employees in March 2020 in an effort to take care of as many of their employees as possible. Sarah shares amazing insights on leadership and how her organization maintains a "family culture"; on her strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome as she balances her role as mom to four young children; and on how her company is investing...
2022-05-2729 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 74) | Barb Jackson Discusses Transformation in the Construction IndustryFew people are as focused upon transforming the leadership and culture of the construction industry as Barb Jackson (www.barbarajackson.com). Barb joined the Greatness podcast to share her observations on an industry that she describes as "full of noble, hardworking, well intended people" but that is at times "visionless", focusing upon management instead of leadership. Barb's Women Building Change Leadership Program, and her new podcast, Stirring Up Dust, are two excellent resources for those interested in leading transformation in our industry.
2022-05-1334 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 73) | Dr. Thomas Chermack Discusses His Book Using ScenariosWhen was the last time you asked yourself "where could I be wrong in my assumptions?" During my PhD course in Scenario Planning with Dr. Thomas Chermack I gained tremendous respect for scenario planning as a tool to imagine possible futures. But that's only half the story. Developing scenarios is critical, but what happens next and how you utilize these scenarios to drive decision making is critical to provide value. Dr. Chermack joined the Greatness podcast to share insights from his most recent book on the topic, Using Scenarios.
2022-04-2927 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 72) | Gladys Simen Discusses Her Work Coaching MomsHey working moms (and dads) - what are your superpowers?! I wrote my book, 8 Steps to Being a Great Working Mom, because I realized that many moms think "I don't have it together" and that they are the only ones feeling this way. Gladys Simen joined the Greatness podcast to share her work with moms. Her passion is driven by her own experience of feeling this way. Gladys shares amazing tips on how to have the courage to take "bold steps" to recharge yourself and claim your superpowers.
2022-04-1533 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 71) | Jane Sydenham-Clarke Discusses Tradeswomen AustraliaWomen represent less than 3% of the trade population in Australia - such an opportunity to leverage this talent pool, especially given the trade shortages we are experiencing in the construction industry. Jane Sydenham-Clarke, Chair of the Board of Tradeswomen Australia, joined the Greatness podcast to share some of the unique strategies they are supporting to attract and retain women in our industry.
2022-04-0130 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 70) | Rex Miller Discusses His Book The Genius SparkAre you a person that focuses upon your strengths or your deficits? While identifying our areas for improvement is an important exercise, Rex Miller, author of The Genius Spark, joined the Greatness podcast to discuss a strengths based approach to leadership. Our need to conform as we develop drives out our genius, our natural strengths that if leveraged will help us live a life of fulfillment. Rex has wonderful advice for finding your genius.
2022-03-1829 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 69) | Jim Ellis Discusses Microsoft's Aggressive Construction Sustainability GoalsWhat does brave leadership look like? Jim Ellis, VP Global Construction for Microsoft, joined the Greatness Podcast to discuss the organization's brave leadership related to sustainability in construction. What can we do, in our industry, to ensure the sustainability of our communities? It starts with passion, Jim described it as a "burning" passion. Jim's advice, "Get going, don't wait, move forward, make it work. Learn along the way, fail fast . . . ". We want to leave this world in a better place for our children and our grandchildren.
2022-03-0427 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 68) | Dr. Paula Gerber Discusses Founding the National Association of Women in Construction AustraliaIn 1995, Dr. Paula Gerber, renowned international legal scholar at Monash University in both human rights and construction, founded the National Association of Women in Construction in Australia. She exemplifies what it takes to say "Hey, we have a challenge here. I'm going to do something about it." Paula joined the Greatness podcast to discuss how both women and men can help us achieve greater gender diversity in the construction industry, and also shared some important insights for women in the industry.
2022-02-1826 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 67) | Jo Lynne Whiting and Barbara Bauer Discuss Boardbound by Womens Leadership FoundationResearch demonstrates that Boards benefit from diversity, and it's been great to see the progress we've made in placing women on Boards. In Australia, a third of listed company Boards seats are held by women. Jo Lynne Whiting, Chair, and Barbara Bauer, Executive Director, of US-based Boardbound, joined the Greatness podcast to share more about their work to advance women on to Boards. Whether you are a woman hoping to join a Board, or a Board of Directors exploring how to expand Board diversity, Jo Lynne and Barbara have great tips for you.
2022-02-0432 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 66) | Melanie Brown Discusses Integrating ESG Into Your Business StrategyAre you concerned that your organization might not be taking a strategic approach to ESG (environmental, social and governance)? You're not alone. This issue is critical from an investor perspective, an employee perspective, and a consumer perspective. And "greenwashing" doesn't work anymore. Melanie Brown with ERIAS Group visited the Greatness podcast with several strategic and tactical tips on how to ensure that your business strategy is effectively incorporating ESG.
2022-01-2133 min
Sister StoriesGretchen GagelI know Gretchen from her years leading the Denver community and she was a contributor to our book The STEW: Smart Talk Exceptional Women. Gretchen has dedicated her career to helping leaders, teams and organizations achieve greatness and sustainable change that drives higher levels of performance. Gretchen’s PhD studies in leadership and organization agility inform both her work with clients and her post-graduate teaching at the University of Denver Daniels College of Business and the Australian National University (ANU) College of Business and Economics. I love her world adventure moving from Denver to Australia and her passion for he...
2022-01-1313 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 65) | Andre Noonan Discusses Gender Diversity in ConstructionHow does a construction project achieve 53% women on a project? This story, told by Andre Noonan, COO Australia & New Zealand for Acciona, is not just a story about diversity in construction. It's a story about having the courage as a leader to inspire your team to achieve the unthinkable. It's a story of how to think creatively about solutions when people say something can't be done.
2022-01-0725 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 64) | Michael Beer Discusses Ethical LeadershipMichael Beer, Harvard, is one of the most prolific writers on how to successfully executive business strategy. Michael joined the Greatness podcast to share his insights on how leaders can ensure that honest conversations are happening at every level of the organization, including how to create a safe environment where employees can share the truth.
2021-12-2429 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 63) | Teresa Magnus Discusses Mental Wellness in ConstructionIn Australia a construction worker commits suicide every two days. In the US, the suicide rate in construction is four times higher than the general population. That's a problem. Teresa Magnus has decided to do something about it, and joined the Greatness Podcast to share information on the wellbeing book and journal she's co-authored with Katheryn Ely that are being piloted with trade workers on two significant construction projects.
2021-12-1023 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 62) | Edgar and Peter Schein Discuss Humble InquiryAre you an "asking" leader or a "telling" leader? Edgar and Peter Schein, two of the greatest global thinkers on leadership, recently joined the Greatness podcast to discuss their book, Humble Inquiry, a longtime favorite of mine. The ability of a leader to ask genuine questions, to be authentically curious, is a tremendous skill, especially in cultures where "telling" has become overvalued. The complexity of today's business environment demands that we leverage the knowledge of those around us to develop clarity. This book is a must read and I hope you enjoy this wonderful podcast. Great...
2021-11-2636 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 61) | Amy Jen Su Discusses Her Book The Leader You Want to BeThe Leader You Want to Be - I love this book and was so grateful that author Amy Jen Su joined the Greatness podcast to share her amazing insights on leadership. In the book, Amy discusses "Leader A" and "Leader B", a realistic discussion of the good and bad days we all have as leaders. When consulting with leaders, I have them describe the "great" leader they aspire to be, and articulate their intentional plan to grow and develop in a way that allows them to consistently show up as their best selves. As Amy says, it i...
2021-11-1224 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 60) | Lee Jourdan, Former Chief Diversity Officer at Chevron, Discusses Privilege, Diversity and InclusionWhy is it important to talk about privilege at work? That was the topic of the HBR article that prompted me to reach out to Lee Jourdan, retired Chevron executive who was most recently head of Diversity and Inclusion, to discuss the topic on the Greatness podcast. Lee shares his personal journey - as a black man growing up in a white community, as a West Point graduate, and as an energy executive - and how these experiences shaped his thinking on privilege. I especially appreciate Lee's story regarding the privilege men share in male-dominated industries. ...
2021-10-2930 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 59) | Erika Anderson of AGC Colorado Discusses Construction Inclusion WeekErika Anderson, Culture of Care Manager for AGC Colorado, joined the Greatness podcast to help us understand the five daily themes of Construction Inclusion Week and how to lead conversations with your team throughout the week. The website is literally bursting with resources. Note: Please be aware that this episode contains a brief discussion of a suicide incident.
2021-10-1531 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 58) | Karen Sherman Discusses Her Book Brick by Brick and the Akilah Institute in RwandaThe remarkable Karen Sherman, President of the Akilah Institute in Rwanda, joined the Greatness Podcast recently to discuss not only her fascinating book, Brick by Brick, but to share highlights from her work around the globe with survivors of war. Karen candidly discusses herself as a "work in progress", and shares the stories of the amazing women she has given voice and empowerment to throughout the world.
2021-10-0129 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 57) | Alison Mirams Discusses Driving Innovation in The Construction IndustryWhat does it mean to treat people in the construction industry with "decency"? This was one important topic discussed with Alison Mirams, CEO of Roberts Co, during her visit to the Greatness Podcast. Alison is achieving tremendous success in driving innovation in the construction industry in a big way here in Australia, including her well-documented five-day work week experiment. She is growing her own female leaders in the industry, and Alison is a tremendous role model to us all. One great piece of advice from her about driving change - if you...
2021-09-1733 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep. 56) | Tucci Ivowi Discusses Imposter SyndromeImposter syndrome - most of us experience at some point in our life, and as Greatness podcast guest Tucci Ivowi shares, a certain level of nervousness is good. It adds to our authenticity as leaders and contributes to our ability to show vulnerability. Tucci discusses many practical tips for dealing with imposter syndrome from her recent HBR article on the topic, and I loved connecting with her in Ghana.
2021-09-0329 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 55) | Jeffery Tobias Halter Discusses Men Advancing WomenIf you are a man wondering how to effectively advocate for women in your organization or industry, this is the podcast for you. Jeffery Tobias Halter, gender strategist and founder of YWomen, has dedicated the past decade to helping organizations create end-to-end strategies for advancing women. Jeffery also runs workshops for men to help them understand how to develop inclusion as a leadership competency.
2021-08-1630 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 54) | Dr. Ovul Sezer Discusses Kindness at WorkI recently posted an HBR article on kindness in the workplace - wow, what a response! One of the authors, Dr. Ovul Sezer, joined the Greatness podcast to expand upon her research on how kindness translates to business performance. Ovul is fascinating. She arrived from Istanbul at Harvard at 18 years old to study math, and also received her PhD from Harvard. Ovul is not only a professor but a stand-up-comic. Her research into how leaders can be mindful of the importance of kindness at work is spot on. Do your interactions at work build people up, or tear them...
2021-08-0227 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 53) | Jan Tuchman Discusses ENR Enterprises and the Global Construction IndustryConstruction industry icon and good friend Jan Tuchman, Editor in Chief of ENR Enterprises. joined the Greatness podcast to discuss her perspective on today's top industry topics, including technology, transformative change and diversity. We also had a chance to discuss our passion for Bridges to Prosperity as I pass the baton September 1 to Jan as the next Chairperson of the Board.
2021-07-1931 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 52) | Sarah Makris Discusses Living to Your Full PotentialHow do you find your dream job? How do you ensure that your personal brand aligns with your aspirations? What does it take to live to your full potential? These are some of the important questions that Sarah Makris, personal branding expert and coach, discussed during a visit to the Greatness podcast. Sarah's advice really resonated with me, and gave me an opportunity to reflect back upon my own personal career choices and changes.
2021-07-0525 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 51) | Dr. Alyssa Westring Discusses Her Book Parents Who LeadEvery once in a while we stumble across someone whose ideas are so compelling you simply must spend time with them. Dr. Alyssa Westring, co-author of Parents Who Lead is that person for me. She has studied the challenge of working parents for decades, but with a unique spin of applying leadership strategies to parenting. An example - in my book 8 Steps to Being a Great Working Mom, I talk about how we set unbelievably high expectations for ourselves as parents. Alyssa's thoughts on this - borrow from entrepreneurism and think "what's the minimal viable product" - genius. She...
2021-06-2125 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 50) | Gabrielle Trainor Discusses the Construction Industry Culture TaskforceEvery once in a while you meet someone that is such a tremendous leader, so incredibly gifted and respected that you really sit up and take notice. That was the case when I met Gabrielle Trainor, Chair of the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce among many additional positions of leadership. Gabrielle joined the Greatness podcast to discuss the critical work of the Taskforce in reshaping the construction industry here in Australia to improve the wellbeing of our employees. I'm grateful to have the opportunity to serve on this taskforce with Gabrielle. I share her passion for the need for changes...
2021-06-0730 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 49) | Zoe Daniel Discusses Her Book Greetings from TrumplandI was listening to the radio here in Australia just after the last US presidential election, and the radio announcer asked "How do 70 million Americans think four more years of Trump is a good idea?". Regardless of your political viewpoint, Zoe Daniels' new book, Greetings from Trumpland: How an Unprecedented Presidency Changed Everything, gives incredible insight into answering this question given her time living in the US and covering the prior election and three years of the Trump administration for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Zoe visited the Greatness podcast to share some of the highlights of what is...
2021-05-2435 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 48) | Maja Rosenquist Discusses Diversity and Leadership in the Construction IndustryHow does a US general contractor achieve 35 female craft workers on their 140-person project team? Maja Rosenquist, Sr. VP with Mortenson, joined the Greatness podcast to talk about her company's "intentional strategy" to embrace diversity and inclusion in the construction industry and the successes they are experiencing as a result. I admire Maja as an incredible leader in our industry, and she discussed her vision of authentic leadership, grounded in "do the right thing".
2021-05-0333 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 47) | Kelcey Henderson and Gretchen Gagel Discuss Women in ConstructionI've loved spending most of my career in the engineer/construction/energy industry, and I had the good fortune of passing the Presidency of Continuum Advisory Group on to Kelcey Henderson, another woman in our industry that I greatly admire. Kelcey and I connected on the Greatness Podcast to reflect on the history of women in the industry, discuss where we are today (about 10% of the industry globally), and explore the bold moves being taken across the globe to attract more women to the industry.
2021-04-1930 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 46) | Karen Gately Discusses Corporate Dojo and Great LeadershipOne of the most enjoyable aspects of moving to Australia has been the exciting journey of meeting fabulous people who share my passion for making the world a better place. Karen Gately, Founder of Corporate Dojo and acclaimed author, shares that passion. Karen draws upon her marshal arts experience to help leaders on their journey of self-mastery and personal accountability. Karen joined the Greatness podcast to share insightful, practical tips for how leaders use the "mirror of truth" and personal courage to empower the human spirit of their follows. The results - outstanding business success.
2021-04-0526 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 45) | Kristine Scheul Discusses How NAWIC Australia is Impacting the Construction IndustryFor 35 years I've been a pioneering woman in manufacturing and construction, starting in 1986 as the first female operations manager in the US for Ralston Purina and later as one of the first female shareholders/managing directors for FMI. It's time for us to fix the diversity issue in construction, and I applaud NAWIC Australia - the National Association of Women in Construction - for their work in progressing their vision, "an equitable construction industry where women fully participate". The Chair of the Board, Kristine Scheul, joined the Greatness podcast to talk about the innovative strategies they are...
2021-03-2226 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 44) | Stephen Mulva Discusses the Construction Industry Institute and OS2Creating transformational change in an industry is a massive undertaking, and I applaud the Construction Industry Institute, CII, and its leader, Stephen Mulva, for the role they have played in driving change in capital program delivery. We are the industry that "builds the world" but research shows that 41% of the cost of any construction project is waste. I had the great pleasure of working with Stephen back in 2017 to help create a Manifest for Change for the industry which provides the overarching vision for OS2, a research initiative to drive sweeping change.
2021-03-0826 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 43) | Jon Davies Discusses the Australian Constructors Association Industry Reform AgendaWhen I moved to Australia, I found it fascinating that the construction industry here is facing similar challenges to those faced in the US - lagging productivity gains, lack of trust and collaboration, and image challenges. Last year I was thrilled to meet Jon Davies, CEO of the Australian Constructors Association, a fellow champion of change who is leading the charge for shifts in the industry here in Australia. Jon joined the Greatness podcast to discuss global efforts to shift the construction industry, including the UK's Construction Playbook and the Construction Industry Culture Taskforce here in Australia, a group...
2021-02-1927 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 42) | Gabrielle Dolan Discusses Her Book Magnetic StoriesSo thrilling to have Gabrielle Dolan on the Greatness podcast to discuss her latest book, Magnetic Stories. I have learned so much from Gabrielle about how to leverage stories to create connections, strengthen relationships, build brand, etc. Magnetic Stories focuses upon how to use brand storytelling to connect with customers and engage employees, and Gabrielle shares great tips for this on the podcast - enjoy!
2021-02-0130 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 41) | Dr. Simon Longstaff Discusses Business EthicsEthical behavior is not just the right thing to do, new research shows it's the profitable thing to do. Dr. Simon Longstaff of The Ethics Centre (www.ethics.org.au) joined the Greatness podcast to share his fascinating life journey, thoughts on how ethics is embedding in the day-to-day choices we make, and the new research study that demonstrates the concrete economic returns of ethical behavior to individuals, organization, and even societies. In fact, an increase in ethical behavior would add $45 billion to the Australian economy. Dr. Longstaff shares many, many practical tips for ethical behavior.
2021-01-1831 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 40) | Gregg Vanourek Discusses his Books Life Entrepreneurs and Triple Crown LeadershipHow deep is your relationships with yourself? Are you a “life entrepreneur”? Gregg Vanourek, co-author of Triple Crown Leadership and fellow lecturer at the University of Denver joined the Greatness podcast to share his insights on how leaders create cultures of excellence, ethics and endurance, in part by first deeply understanding questions such as “who am I? and “why am I here?”. Great suggestions on reflection as a leader to start the new year.
2021-01-0431 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 39) | Michelle Sales Discusses Her Book The Power of Real ConfidenceHow do we hold confidence and humility simultaneously? How can we act confidently without coming across as boastful or arrogant? Michelle Sales, Author of The Power of Real Confidence, joined the Greatness podcast to share her research and advice for being a confident, connected leader. Michelle’s four elements of confidence, and her ability to leverage the ideas of other researchers, really resonated with me.
2020-12-1126 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 38) | Michael Chaskalson Discusses Team MindfulnessMindfulness – one of this century’s most popular buzzwords, yet do we really deeply understand what mindfulness means? How do leaders and teams go about developing mindfulness competencies? Michael Chaskalson is noted for being the first person in the world to receive a masters in the clinical application of mindfulness. Michael joined the Greatness podcast from Cambridge to share research on the three competencies of mindfulness and new work on how teams approach collective mindfulness. I loved Michael’s “why” for mindfulness – keeping us from making “dumb moves” – those actions we take when we aren’t fully present to the moment.
2020-11-2332 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 37) | Cathy Oddie Discusses Her Leadership and Advocacy as a Family Violence Lived Experience ConsultantHello everyone, this is Gretchen Gagel with Greatness. Just a warning that today's episode deals with some sensitive topics, specifically domestic violence and abuse. This is different from our usual subject matter and may be difficult for some listeners, so I wanted to put include a warning up front. With that out of the way, I think everyone can learn something from today's episode. Thank you.Years ago I watched a speaker write “vict” on a flipchart, and then make the point that two letters change this from “victim” to “victor”. We have all overcome challenges in our lives, s...
2020-11-0631 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 36) | Megan Reitz Discusses Team Mindfulness and Speaking UpDo you experience frustration that no matter how much you encourage people to speak up you still feel that you’re not hearing everything you need to hear? You’re not alone. Megan Reitz, author of “Speak Up”, visited the Greatness podcast to share her research about the conversational patters we become stuck within both as people and as organizations; and how power and labels, real and imagined, filter what we hear and what we say. Megan shares research-based tips for how to listen with curiosity, not just a skill but a philosophy and one that is central to our work...
2020-10-2329 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 35) | Mickey Connolly Discusses Building Enduring CommunityCommunity – what does that word mean to you? To our team, community is critical to the vitality of an organization. It’s about focusing our energy and our actions to achieve a mutually important purpose. It’s about aligning our strategies and tactics based upon our common values. It’s about looking out for one another on the way to extraordinary success. Conversant Founder and Chairman Mickey Connolly shares great tips for how “connected leaders” effectively build community and unleash brilliance.
2020-10-0925 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 34) | Joseph Healy Discusses His Book Breaking the BanksWe speak frequently of an organization’s purpose, but purpose is also relevant to an industry. Judo Bank Co-Founder and Co-CEO Joseph Healy argues in his latest book, Breaking the Banks, that the global banking industry has lost it’s purpose. Joseph joined the Greatest podcast to reflect upon why banking is one of the least trusted industries globally, discussing the systemic and cultural challenges faced. His perspective is relevant regardless of your industry. We as leaders need to keep in mind that our organization, our industry, serves a purpose in society, just as banking serves the economy by “pumpin...
2020-09-1832 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 33) | Gretchen Gagel Discusses Global Thinking on Organization AgilityOne of the greatest challenges in creating an agile organization is driving urgency for the need to change. Covid-19 has created an urgent need to change. But what about two years from now? How can you, as a leader, create a nimble organization that is “proactive in reacting”, that embraces “wonder” and the urgent need to evolve? It was really fun to turn the tables on the Greatness podcast by having my associate, Max Affleck, interview me about what I learned on these topics during my recent PhD studies. I hope you enjoy my comments and find them useful!
2020-09-0429 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 32) | Jim Motroni Discusses How Leaders Can Create a High-Performing Learning OrganizationHow can leaders create learning organizations that enable people to achieve their greatest personal contribution? How can we as leaders not allow the stress of today’s situation to drive us back to the learned behaviors of a heroic culture? These are the strategic concerns of today’s world discussed by Jim Motroni, Senior Partner with Conversant, during this compelling conversation on the Greatness podcast. Jim shares concrete tips for how leaders can create vibrant environments of innovation and co-creation.
2020-08-1131 min
Authentic Leadership PodcastEp23: Authentic Leadership Podcast - Gretchen GagelOn this Authentic Leadership podcast series, Gabrielle speaks to Gretchen Gagel.
Gretchen previously lived and worked in the USA as a leading expert in the construction industry. Two years ago, she moved to Australia and was appointed the Managing Director, Asia Pacific at Conversant.
Gretchen is an affiliate Professor for the Australian National University in Canberra and the University of Denver. Together with these accomplishments, she also runs her own consultancy and Greatness Podcast.
Recently Gretchen completed her PhD on Organisational Learning, Performance and Change. This led them to discuss the difference in leadership styles between Australia and America. The...
2020-08-0343 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 31) | Francesca Gino Discusses How to Achieve High Levels of Collaboration and Her Book Rebel TalentCan you help someone develop collaboration skills? Absolutely according to Francesca Gino, Harvard professor and author of Rebel Talent. Francesca joined the Greatness podcast to discuss how critical collaboration is in today’s disruptive business environment and the six training techniques to build collaboration skills in yourself and others. Francesca also shares the five secret talents of the rebels in your organization, and why having rebels is a good idea.
2020-07-2430 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep. 30) - Mickey Connolly Discusses the Power of Authentic ConversationsHow can we have productive conversations with no visual cues? And, what does that tell us about how to thrive amid the big crisis-driven move to virtual communication? Mickey Connolly, Founder and Chairman of Conversant, joined the Greatness podcast to talk about one of the foundational tools of the organization, the “conversation meter”. When used, this powerful tool elevates our conversations to a place of finding mutual purposes that drives productivity, collaboration, innovation and success. With many of us facing more virtual conversations, I think you will like the simple, powerful questions that drive conversations towards authenticity and trust.
2020-06-3020 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep. 29) | Bill Boyar Discusses the Impact of Creating a Culture of AuthenticityDoes your organization have a soul? Bill Boyar, Founding Shareholder of BoyarMiller, joined the Greatness podcast to discuss why he left one law firm, which “had no soul”, to found another firm where growing and making money was the outcome, not the purpose. Bill shares some of the tough decisions he and his partners have faced over the years, and how they continue to focus upon consistently behaving in a way that aligns with their values - with each other, their clients, even opposing attorneys. It’s a great story of how to build transparency, curiosity, and ultimately success throug...
2020-06-2423 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep. 28) | Michael Beer Discusses His Book Fit to Compete On The Need For Honest ConversationsWhat could be more interesting that 30 minutes on the phone with acclaimed Harvard professor, consultant and author Michael Beer? Not much and he has offered just that during this Greatness podcast. In his latest book, Fit to Compete, Mike states that most strategic failures spring from an organization’s inability to have honest conversations. It was one of the most important factors in my decision to join Conversant. The underpinnings of our strategic advisement hinge on this critical ability – how to build transparent cultures with systems of human connectedness that unleash brilliance. Mike has many sound tips for any lead...
2020-06-2230 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep. 27) | Anne Murray Allen Discusses How The Nature Conservancy Took a Systems Approach To Solving A Complex Challenge.How do you effectively engage a system of stakeholders for an extraordinary outcome? How do you create a “system of human connectedness” versus “disjointed simultaneous monologues”? Anne Murray Allen of Conversant joined the Greatness Podcast to discuss how The Nature Conservancy took a systems approach in addressing water quality on the Mississippi River. Key to their success was framing the issue in a manner that united the various stakeholders along the river to build community and co-create innovative solutions that met their unique needs. This is a great story of success in changing the way people accomplish work and creating...
2020-06-1627 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 26) | Gretchen Gagel Discusses Lessons from Turning Around a Failing Company Through Community and ContributionThirty years ago this man, Ron Erps, had the courage to put a 27-year-old woman in charge of an 800 person manufacturing operation in a failing company that was given 12 months to turn it around or face closure. This leadership opportunity early in my career had a profound impact upon me and shaped my thinking on a number of topics – leadership, leading change, listening, and empowering a community of hundreds of people to drive success. I’m so thankful I was able to visit with Ron and his wife Janet in 2018 as he sadly passed away last year. I’ll never...
2020-06-0220 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep. 25) | Dr. Amanda Rischbieth Discusses The Social Imperative of Business and WellbeingDoes your organization understand it’s role in bringing value to society? Are you exhibiting purpose-driven leadership? And is your organization focused upon a holistic approach to health and wellbeing? The Greatness podcast welcomed Dr. Amanda Rischbieth, business leader and visiting scientist at Harvard, to talk about these critical questions. The 2019 US Business Roundtable statement sent a clear message that business plays a critical role in the wellbeing of society, and Amanda discusses how investment strategies are shifting to recognize this need.
2020-05-1927 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 24) | Mickey Connolly Discusses How An Organization Successfully Averted A Major Strike Through Authentic CollaborationHow do you effectively bring the right 40 stakeholders together to collectively represent the interests of thousands of employees to avoid a seemingly unavoidable strike? How do you get the “system” in the conversation when your organization is facing seemingly insurmountable challenges? Conversant Chairman and Founder Mickey Connolly shares an incredible case study that is relevant in today’s turbulent business environment. Enjoy!
2020-05-0417 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 23) | Evelyn Jonkman Discusses How Organizations Can Excel at Employee WellbeingSociety is in a deep and vigorous discussion on the right trade-off between health and economy.. .. to many that is a shocking idea. Research into mental health in the workplace suggests that this trade-off is a reality of work, in fact “62% of managers have had to put the interests of their organization above staff wellbeing either sometimes, regularly or every day” .. now that is shocking .. It contributes to stress, anxiety, declining productivity and increasing business cost.! Evelyn has been exploring this paradigm and researching the foundations of healthy workplaces in a way that makes long term economic sense. ...
2020-05-0124 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep. 22) | Mickey Connolly Discusses How A Technology Company Downsized While Adhering To Company ValuesMany of you are facing difficult decisions about balancing the success of your business long term with the immediate needs of your people. Conversant Chairman and Founder, Mickey Connolly, discusses a timely case study where an organization handles the challenge of a plant closing with grace and respect for their employees.
2020-04-2017 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 21) | Anna Meares Discusses Leadership and Team Lessons From Being an Olympic AthleteGreat leaders seek information from nontraditional sources. Track cyclist Anna Meares, the only Australian to medal individually in four consecutive Olympics, generously shares her insights on achieving sustained greatness as our guest on the Greatness podcast. From embracing change and controlling the controllable, to overcoming the adversity of a broken neck, Anna's lessons are remarkable and apply to us all.
2020-02-1729 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 20) | Jan and Michelle Terkelson Discuss Creating High Performance TeamsGreat teams aren't just about great leaders, they are about how people "show up" as great teammates. Jan and Michelle Terkelson share their amazing work with teams, including spot-on insights about the role of vulnerability in achieving team performance.
2020-02-0324 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 19) | Dennis Doran Discusses His Book Soft as Steel On The Need For Soft Skills In The Construction IndustryFew argue that helping our employees more effectively communicate with each other, customers, etc. is critical to the success of our organizations and the people within them. Does your company's investment in building these skills reflect an unwavering commitment to this? The Greatness podcast welcomed Soft as Steel author Dennis Doran to discuss his research on the soft skills our employees care about and why.
2020-01-2027 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 18) | Brent Darnell Discusses His Book The People Profit Connection on How to Take Great Care of PeopleOn a scale of 1 to 10, how would your employees rate your company in taking good care of its people? You might be surprised by the response. Brent Darnell, author of the People/Profit Connection, joined the Greatness podcast to share tips on how we can truly take good care of our people, in construction and every industry.
2020-01-0623 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 17) | Annalise Jennings Discusses Building Organization Community To Achieve Massive ShiftAre your employees hopeful? Do they feel a sense of community that galvanizes their efforts to the mutual benefit of themselves and your organization? Annalise Jennings shared her remarkable insights on these topics as the most recent guest on the Greatness podcast.
2019-12-2328 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 16) | Mike Staun Discusses His Work at P&G To Lead Transformational ChangeHow do you create an atmosphere of psychological safety where employees will share the truth about what's working and what's not? Mike Staun joined the Greatness podcast to share how he used a listening tour to set a new strategic direction at Procter & Gamble for their $3.5 billion annual capital spend. Mike shares specific strategies for how you successfully influence change within an organization.
2019-12-0926 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 15) | Michael Platow Discusses How Leaders Can Create a Psychological Connection to Their TeamLeaders, do you know if your team thinks you are fair? Are you accepted as a member of their "psychological group"? The Greatness podcast welcomed world-renowned social identity theory expert Michael Platow who shared four practical tips for how leaders create a psychological connection with their teams.
2019-11-2530 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 14) | Michael Beer Discusses His Book Fit to CompeteAre you confident that your employees will bring critical issues to your attention? Ever nervous about being the next "bad ethics" headline in the WSJ? Michael Beer, Harvard, shares brilliant advice on how to create a culture of transparency and candor from his new book, Fit to Compete.
2019-11-1127 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 13) | Amy Edmondson Discusses Her Book The Fearless Organization On Psychological SafetyWhat is the secret of creating psychologic safety in the workplace? The term “psychological safety” seems to have taken off recently, but Amy Edmondson, Harvard, has been studying the phenomenon for two decades. Amy joined the Greatness podcast to share tips from her latest book, The Fearless Organization – so much to learn from her!
2019-10-3030 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 12) | Zach Mercurio Discusses His Book The Invisible Leader On Finding Purpose At WorkDo you know the three leading indicators of employee engagement? Do your employees find purpose in their work? Zach Mercurio, author of The Invisible Leader and acclaimed expert of mindfulness and purpose at work and life, visited the Greatness podcast to help leaders understand the importance of these questions, and the answers.
2019-10-1628 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep. 11) | Steve Farber Discusses His Book Love is Just Damn Good Business,Ready to talk about “love” at your organization?! Steve Farber has devoted his life to inspiring people to “do what they love to do in the service of those who love what they do”. I LOVED having Steve as a guest on the Greatness podcast to discuss his new book, Love is Just Damn Good Business, and you will LOVE his research on how to be a great leader and inspire great performance. It’s about “kindness with very high standards”. Enjoy
2019-10-0938 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep. 10) | Amanda Blesing Discusses Her Book Invisible to Invincible On Personal BrandingAmanda Blesing, author of "Invisible to Invincible", joins Greatness to discuss how to know who your fans are in business, whether or not you have a "visibility strategy" and many other critical business topics.
2019-09-1631 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep. 9) | Pamela Meyer Discusses Her Book The Agility ShiftWorld-renowned organization agility expert, Pamela Meyer, joins Greatness to share her insight on the key aspects of great leaders helping organizations be great. Pamela shares her tips for how to build a company culture where people thrive on turning challenges in to opportunities and informal leadership flourishes.
2019-09-0328 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 8) | Joseph Brewer Discusses His Book When Mega Goes GIGAJoseph Brewer discusses his new book, When Mega Goes Giga. Joseph shares the invaluable insights gained from several years spent executing the largest industrial petrochemical project ever attempted, including how to align hundreds of suppliers and thousands of employees in such a way as to ensure that the "flotilla" arrives in port at exactly the right time in exactly the right sequence.
2019-08-2224 min
The People Leaders PodcastGretchen Gagel Interview - Revealing Your True Self As A People LeaderIn this episode, we’re chatting to Gretchen Gagel. An expert in the construction industry, she consults to owners to support the cost-effective planning, design, and construction of capital assets, and to contractors, engineering firms, and material and equipment suppliers. Her firm, Greatness Consulting, has worked with high level clients over the years including Intel, Marriott, Hewlett Packard, United Airlines and others. Gretchen holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA from the University of Denver, a Masters in Nonprofit Management and a PhD in Organisational Learning, Performance and Change.She is also an Affiliate Pr...
2019-08-0833 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 7) | Kristen Hansen Discusses Her Book Traction: The Neuroscience of LeadershipKristen Hansen, acclaimed author of Traction: The Neuroscience of Leadership and Performance and global thought leader on neuroleadership joins Greatness. Kristen shares specific techniques for how great leaders apply the concepts of neuroleadership and mindfulness to the practice of leadership, thereby achieving improved organizational performance. And Kristen shares tips for generating the great ideas necessary to stay nimble in a VUCA business environment.
2019-07-2930 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 6) | Tanya Hammond Discusses The Impact of Culture on Team And Individual PerformanceTanya Hammond, one of Australia's leading thinkers on talent, teams and leadership joins Gretchen Gagel on the Greatness podcast. Tanya shares insights on how culture impacts individual and team performance, and how leaders can ensure they understand the culture of their organization.
2019-07-2228 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 5) | Chris Worley Discusses His Book The Agility FactorChris Worley, a global expert on organization agility and co-author of The Agility Factor, offers up tips on how leaders create agile organizations. Chris also discusses the existence of four agile routines in the research of hundreds of organizations and their ability to achieve sustained financial performance.
2019-07-0832 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 4) | Ed & Peter Schein Discuss Their Book Humble LeadershipEdgar and Peter Schein join Greatness to discuss their recent book, Humble Leadership. Ed and Peter share tips on how to build genuine, "level 2" relationships that propel teams and organizations to higher levels of performance, and the importance of leadership as a characteristic of all members of the team.
2019-06-2435 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 3) | Linda Holbeche Discusses Her Book The Agile OrganizationLinda Holbeche, author of The Agile Organization and one of the leading thinkers globally on organization agility, shares insights from her research and consulting work on how you build an agile culture and the notion of "failing fast".
2019-06-1034 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 2) | Gabrielle Dolan Discusses Her Book Real CommunicationGabrielle Dolan, talented consultant and author of several books, including the newly released book Real Communication: How to be You and Lead True shares her thoughts on authentic leadership. These thoughts resonate with how leaders can achieve greatness by building trust, using "real word", and exploring what "real" means to others.
2019-05-2124 minGreatness PodcastGreatness Podcast (Ep 1) | Dr. Brendan Nelson Discusses Leadership And Personal ValuesDr. Brendan Nelson, Australia's Ambassador to NATO, Minister for Defense, Minister for Education, Science and Training, and leader of the Liberal Party shares insights on great leadership including - "no one has the monopoly on right", "People are remembered for who you are, not what you are", and many more.
2019-05-1043 min
Beyond The Drawing BoardGretchen Gagel of Continuum Advisory GroupDPR presents Beyond the Drawing Board. In this series of podcasts designed for our Design Management Academy, we bring to you conversations with Industry Thought Leaders to take a peek behind the curtain at the design process. Our guest for this episode is Gretchen Gagel, Principal of Continuum Advisory Group. A recognized expert in the construction industry, she has been involved with DPR since 1994, when she started off doing employee engagement surveys for the company. Since then, Gretchen has worked with DPR over the years on improving employee satisfaction, and implementing change and innovation to i...
2018-06-1347 min