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Wired to BuildCuriosity & High-Stakes Dialogue with Kyle Majchrowski🔍 Episode SummaryIn part 2 of this month's episode, host Nick Caravella and Kyle Majchrowski dive into the theme of curiosity—a foundational topic from Kyle’s book Powerful Conversations.Together they explore how curiosity shapes leadership, project delivery, and personal growth. What begins as a question—“what does curiosity really mean?”—unfolds into a workshop-style dialogue on learning, vulnerability, and slowing down under pressure.This episode brings the Wired to Build story arc full circle: understanding how to create systems that empower people to think differently, lead authentically, and stay curious even in high-stakes env...
2025-11-2739 min
Wired to BuildGuest Intro: Kyle Majchrowski🔍 Episode SummaryIn this episode, host Nick Caravella welcomes Kyle Majchrowski, author of Power Full Conversations: How to Talk About What Matters Most in Work and Life.Kyle’s journey from subcontractor to owner-side leader shaped his belief that connection—not compliance—drives project success. Together, Nick and Kyle explore how empowering people to shape their own systems creates stronger teams and healthier capital programs.From “don’t forget about us—the people” to gratitude, trust, and curiosity, this conversation is a reminder that the most powerful tools in construction are still human.👤 Guest Bio
2025-11-1334 min
The Powerful Conversations PodcastMotivation - Part 3Kyle discusses the challenges of motivation, particularly after a holiday break. He shares a personal experience of returning to work feeling unmotivated and how this sentiment was shared among his colleagues. The conversation evolves into exploring different motivational styles and the importance of understanding how to motivate others effectively. Kyle poses thought-provoking questions to encourage listeners to reflect on their own motivational techniques and awareness of others' needs.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-07-2510 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastMotivation - Part 2Kyle delves further into the concept of motivation, exploring its components, the impact of negative experiences, and the distinction between internal and external motivation. He emphasizes the importance of understanding what drives us and how to harness that motivation effectively in both personal and professional contexts.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-07-2310 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastMotivation - Part 1Kyle delves into the concept of motivation, exploring internal and external factors that drive individuals to take action. He shares his personal journey of setting and achieving a challenging goal of riding 100 miles on his bike, reflecting on the motivations behind his actions. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own motivations and consider what drives them in their daily lives and long-term goals.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-07-2110 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastCreativity with Val WilliamsKyle Majchrowski and special guest Val Williams delve into the multifaceted nature of creativity, exploring its definitions, applications, and the importance of the creative process. They discuss how creativity extends beyond traditional artistic expressions to encompass problem-solving in various fields, including architecture and everyday life. Creativity can be cultivated as a skill through practice and necessity, and highlights the significance of collaboration and the acceptance of mistakes as part of the creative journey. Kyle and Val explore the multifaceted nature of creativity, emphasizing the importance of the incubation phase and the execution of ideas. They discuss how different individuals...
2025-07-1454 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastGratitude - Part 3Kyle delves into the complexities of gratitude, exploring how it is expressed and received in various contexts. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in gratitude and discusses common pitfalls in communication that can diminish its impact. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences with gratitude, both in giving and receiving, and to consider the expectations that accompany these interactions.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-07-1109 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastGratitude - Part 2Kyle delves into the complexities of gratitude, exploring how it is expressed and received in various contexts. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity in gratitude and discusses common pitfalls in communication that can diminish its impact. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences with gratitude, both in giving and receiving, and to consider the expectations that accompany these interactions.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-07-0909 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastGratitude - Part 1Kyle explores the theme of gratitude, its importance in personal and professional relationships, and how expressions of appreciation can vary in authenticity and impact. He challenges listeners to reflect on their own experiences with gratitude and to consider how they express and receive appreciation in their daily lives.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-07-0709 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastVulnerability - Part ThreeKyle delves into the concept of vulnerability, particularly in the workplace. He discusses the importance of being vulnerable to build trust and foster relationships, while also acknowledging the risks involved. Through personal anecdotes and reflective questions, he encourages listeners to explore their own experiences with vulnerability and consider how it can enhance their interactions with others. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-awareness and intentionality when choosing to be vulnerable.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-06-2712 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastVulnerability - Part TwoKyle delves into the concept of vulnerability, sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights. He emphasizes the importance of understanding vulnerability in both personal and professional contexts, illustrating how it can foster trust and open communication. Through storytelling, he encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences with vulnerability and consider how it can enhance their relationships and work life.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-06-2510 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastVulnerability - Part OneKyle delves into the concept of vulnerability, exploring its complexities and the misconceptions surrounding it. He discusses how vulnerability is often misunderstood and underappreciated, particularly in the context of leadership and personal relationships. Through examples and personal reflections, he encourages listeners to examine their own beliefs about vulnerability and how these beliefs have been shaped over time. The episode concludes with practical exercises to help individuals define and understand vulnerability in their own lives.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-06-2309 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastGrace and Patience with Stephen PowellIn this conversation, Stephen Powell discusses the importance of grace and patience in personal and professional contexts. He shares his journey of learning to be more patient with himself and others, especially in high-pressure environments like project management. The discussion emphasizes the need for awareness of our communication, understanding individual differences, and building relationships to foster patience which creates a collaborative work environment. Stephen reflects on the role of mentors in shaping his approach to patience and the significance of allowing time for clarity in decision-making.Grace and patience are essential for personal and professional...
2025-06-1834 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastConnection - Part ThreeKyle explores the profound impact of connection within communities, illustrated by a touching story of a church member who left her estate to the church despite minimal personal interaction. He delves into Joseph Myers' framework of four levels of connection—public, social, personal, and intimate—encouraging listeners to reflect on their own connections and consider ways to foster deeper relationships.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-06-1309 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastConnection - Part TwoKyle delves into the concept of connection, distinguishing between transactional and genuine interactions. He emphasizes the prevalence of transactional relationships in daily life and the need for deeper, meaningful connections. Through personal anecdotes and reflective questions, he encourages listeners to evaluate their own experiences with connection and consider how to enhance their interactions.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-06-1109 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastConnection - Part OneKyle explores the concept of human connection, emphasizing its importance in our lives and the consequences of neglecting it. He discusses the loneliness epidemic, the physical and emotional impacts of connection, and challenges listeners to define and reflect on their own connections. The conversation highlights the need for intentionality in building relationships and the differences between casual and deep connections.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-06-0909 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastSelf Awareness - Part 3In this final part of the self-awareness series, Kyle Majchrowski explores the practical application of self-awareness in everyday situations. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's reactions and behaviors, and how to align them with the needs of others. Through personal anecdotes and reflective questions, he encourages listeners to practice self-awareness by seeking feedback from those around them, ultimately aiming to enhance personal growth and leadership skills.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-06-0610 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastSelf Awareness - Part 2In this conversation, Kyle Majchrowski delves into the importance of self-awareness through various personality assessments. He shares his personal experiences with assessments like Myers-Briggs and CliftonStrengths, discussing how they provide insights into one's behavior, tendencies, and overall self-perception. The conversation emphasizes the value of understanding oneself to foster personal growth and navigate relationships more effectively.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-06-0410 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastSelf Awareness - Part 1In this conversation, Kyle Majchrowski delves into self awareness - the nuances of communication, how we interact, and emotional reactions. He discusses how perceptions can differ based on how messages are conveyed and the importance of understanding one's own behavior and its impact on others. Through personal anecdotes, he emphasizes the need for leaders to be aware of their emotional responses and how they affect team dynamics. The conversation concludes with reflective questions aimed at enhancing self-awareness and emotional intelligence.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-06-0210 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastValues - Part ThreeIn this conversation, Kyle Majchrowski delves into the significance of understanding personal and company values. He discusses the alignment and misalignment of these values, exploring different types of values as articulated by Patrick Lencioni, including permission to play, aspirational, accidental, and core values. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing these values in the workplace and how they can impact organizational culture and performance. Kyle also poses reflective questions to encourage listeners to consider their own values in relation to their organization's values.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-05-3010 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastValues - Part TwoIn this conversation, Kyle Majchrowski delves into the importance of personal values, how they shape our behaviors and judgments, and the significance of aligning these values with those of our organizations. He encourages listeners to identify their own values, understand their implications, and reflect on how they relate to their work environment.Kylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-05-2809 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastValues - Part OneIn this conversation, Kyle Majchrowski explores the concept of values, both in organizations and personally. He discusses how companies often declare their values and the discrepancies that can arise between stated values and actual practices. The conversation then shifts to personal values, encouraging listeners to identify, define, and rank their own values, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection in understanding what truly matters to them.Brene Brown List of ValuesKylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-05-2608 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastRecognition with Keyan ZandyIn this conversation, Kyle Majchrowski and Keyan Zandy discuss the significance of recognition in the workplace, particularly within the construction industry. Keyan shares his insights on lean construction and how a mindset shift towards valuing people can enhance operational excellence. They explore the challenges of recognizing employees effectively, the generational differences in expectations for recognition, and practical strategies for implementing recognition programs that align with core values. The discussion emphasizes the importance of creating a culture that respects and acknowledges the contributions of all team members, ultimately leading to a healthier and more productive work environment.
2025-05-2137 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastLeadership - Part ThreeIn this final conversation on leadership, Kyle Majchrowski delves into the various contexts and opportunities for leadership in our lives. He encourages self-reflection on personal leadership experiences, the behaviors we aspire to exhibit, and the importance of supporting others in their leadership journeys. The discussion emphasizes the need for growth, communication, and understanding in leadership roles, while also recognizing that not all leaders have fully developed skills. The conversation concludes with a call to action to support emerging leaders in our lives.Kylemajchrowski.comPowerful ConversationsKylemajchrowski.com ...
2025-05-1609 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastLeadership - Part TwoKyle delves into the concept of leadership, encouraging listeners to reflect on their personal experiences and definitions of leadership. He contrasts leadership with management, discussing the importance of both roles and how they can coexist. The conversation explores the behaviors of influential leaders, both positive and negative, and emphasizes the significance of understanding these behaviors in the context of effective leadership.Kylemajchrowski.comPowerful ConversationsKylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-05-1408 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastLeadership - Part OneIn this conversation, Kyle Majchrowski explores the multifaceted concept of leadership, exploring its definitions, qualities, and personal experiences. He encourages listeners to reflect on their own leadership journeys, the attributes they associate with effective leaders, and how their experiences align with their personal definitions of leadership.Kylemajchrowski.comPowerful ConversationsKylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-05-1207 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastEngagement - Part ThreeThe third part of our conversation on Engagement -Â In this conversation, Kyle Majchrowski explores the concept of engagement, discussing different levels of engagement and how individuals can assess their own engagement levels. He emphasizes the importance of aligning tasks with the right people to enhance overall engagement. The discussion also covers how to apply insights about engagement to help others and highlights key attributes identified by Gallup that contribute to employee engagement. The conversation concludes with a focus on increasing self-awareness and understanding the strengths of team members to foster a more engaged work environment.
2025-05-0908 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastEngagement - Part TwoIn this conversation, Kyle Majchrowski delves into the concept of engagement in the workplace, exploring how individuals can assess their engagement levels, the power they have to influence their daily tasks, and strategies to align work with personal interests. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing unengaging tasks and finding ways to align them with those who find them more fulfilling, ultimately aiming to increase overall engagement and satisfaction.Kylemajchrowski.comPowerful ConversationsKylemajchrowski.com Powerful Conversations
2025-05-0708 minThe Powerful Conversations PodcastEngagement - Part OneAre you engaged in your work? Your life? How do you define engagement? What does it look it in action? How can we become more engaged? Kyle takes you through the first set of questions in this powerful conversation on Engagement.Kyle explores the concept of employee engagement, breaking it down into three categories: engaged, disengaged, and actively disengaged employees. He discusses the importance of understanding where we spend our time at work and how it relates to our engagement levels. By analyzing our daily activities, we can identify what engages us and what doesn't, leading to...
2025-05-0509 min
Just A Girl In Construction Podcast with Host Cory FiskIntentional Leadership in Construction with Kyle Majchrowski, founder of Ripple IntentIn this inspiring new episode of Just a Girl in Construction, host Cory Fisk welcomes Kyle Majchrowski, founder of Ripple Intent, to discuss building high-performance teams through human-centric leadership. Kyle shares how construction leadership is evolving, emphasizing connection, storytelling, and self-awareness as critical tools for personal and team growth.Throughout their conversation, Cory and Kyle explore real-world examples from Kyle’s extensive construction background. From bridging job site culture gaps to empowering young leaders, they dive deep into how powerful conversations and leadership practices can reshape the future of the industry. Kyle also shares in...
2025-04-2850 min
Unique Perspectiva13 - The Human Behind the Operation with Kyle MajchrowskiWelcome to conversation 13, of Unique Perspectiva! The Unique Perspectiva podcast is a collection of stories, findings, and conversations that embrace the unique perspectives each of us has.In this episode, Kyle and Alisa discuss many of the elements of how recognizing the human in the operation can benefit yourself, your team, and the day-to-day working environment. Kyle is the author of: Powerful Conversations, How to Talk About What Matters Most, the founder of Ripple Intent, and a Construction Project Executive at Banner Health. Among all of these, Kyle is extremely knowledgeable about how to bring people together...
2025-03-031h 22
Engineering Management InstituteSure Fire Ways Intentional Conversations Improve Project Management Growth – Ep 065In this episode, I talk with Kyle Majchrowski, senior project executive at Banner Health, board president of Ripple Intent, and founder of NexIntent, about how intentional conversations can transform team dynamics, build trust, and promote innovation. By prioritizing intentional conversations, project managers can improve communication, strengthen relationships, and achieve project success. ***The video version of […]
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2025-03-0300 min
The AEC Project Management PodcastSure Fire Ways Intentional Conversations Improve Project Management Growth – Ep 065In this episode, I talk with Kyle Majchrowski, senior project executive at Banner Health, board president of Ripple Intent, and founder of NexIntent, about how intentional conversations can transform team dynamics, build trust, and promote innovation. By prioritizing intentional conversations, project managers can improve communication, strengthen relationships, and achieve project success. ***The video version of […]
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2025-03-0333 min
Ripple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeHumanity in Processes with Jami MombergerSend us a textKyle Majchrowski and Jon Grant engage in a deep conversation with Jami Momberger, the Senior Director of Patient Experience at St. Luke's in Boise, Idaho. Jamie shares her journey into healthcare and her passion for improving patient experiences through empathy and human connection. The discussion covers the importance of understanding what patient experience is, the need for empathy in healthcare, and the innovative framework of humanizing healthcare. Jamie shares an example process of bedside handoffs and how they can be transformed to include patients in the conversation, fostering trust and connection. The conversation...
2024-12-1339 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeThe Ripple Effect of Caring Leadership with Margarita de MonterrosaSend us a textKyle and Jon engage with Margarita de Monterrosa, a senior project architect, discussing her journey and how she is developing the next generation of the workforce. Margarita emphasizes the importance of people skills, creating a supportive work environment, and the ripple effect of caring leadership. She shares insights from her unique project experiences, highlighting the significance of trust, communication, and powerful conversations in fostering a positive team culture.Takeaways·    Trust and communication are foundational to successful projects.·    Powerful conversations can deepen relationships at work.·    Caring leadership can...
2024-11-2932 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeDistrust Differently with Joseph MyersSend us a textJon Grant and Kyle Majchrowski talk to Joseph Myers who delves into the complex nature of trust and distrust, exploring how these emotions are processed in the brain. They discuss the neuroscience behind trust, the development of TrustFinder, and the importance of understanding individual triggers for trust and distrust in personal and professional relationships. The conversation emphasizes the need for effective communication and the role of language in fostering trust within teams, particularly in team dynamics. They discuss the importance of understanding emotional triggers and the role of the amygdala in trust-related responses...
2024-11-1543 min
Specified: Building Materials & Construction Growth PodcastHaving A People-First Approach (With Kyle Majchrowski)Kyle Majchrowski is the Author of Powerful Conversations - How to Talk About What Matters Most in Work and Life. In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kyle talks about his new book and the motivation behind it. He also discusses having a people-first approach, how to understand people better and earn trust in the workplace, his thoughts on using metrics to gauge productivity, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!  Please reach out if you have any feedback or questions. Enjoy!  Twitt...
2024-11-0429 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeIt's Not All About Me with Kenda SalisburySend us a textIn this episode of the Ripple Intent Podcast, hosts Kyle Majchrowski and Jon Grant welcome Kenda Salisbury, a regional business development director at Degenkolb Engineers. This conversation explores the importance of building authentic relationships in business development, the role of vulnerability and empathy in professional growth, and the significance of team dynamics and personality fit in client relationships. Kenda shares her insights on fostering confidence and authenticity in engineers, the power of listening, and the necessity of celebrating wins while learning from losses. The episode emphasizes that making others feel important and heard...
2024-11-0131 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeCliftonStrengths with Christine SosnowskiSend us a textIn this episode, Kyle and Jon interview Christine Sosnowski, a CliftonStrenghts enthusiast, about her journey of self-discovery and how understanding her strengths has impacted her career and relationships. Christine shares how taking the CliftonStrengths assessment helped her realize that she was in a role that didn't align with her strengths and how she advocated for a new role that better suited her. Christine discusses the challenges of balancing her strengths, such as restorative and ideation, and learning to set boundaries - at work and at home. The conversation highlights the power of knowing...
2024-10-1831 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeImplied Expectations At Work and In Life with Sierra HortonSend us a textIn this episode, Jon and Kyle interview Sierra Horton who shares her journey from working in the construction industry to her current role. Sierra discusses the challenges she faced, including high expectations and the externa and internal pressures to always succeed. She emphasizes the importance of reflection and self-discovery in finding a career path that aligns with one's values. The journey to understand ones self with Sierra brings to light the importance of self reflection, understanding who you are and what drives you, and why you do what you do. Takeaways
2024-10-0433 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeCentaurs, 2x4s, and Spider Webs with Val WilliamsSend us a textVal Williams discusses the struggles, conflict, dangers, and power of authenticity and individualization in the workplace. She emphasizes the importance of knowing who you are before being yourself and allowing others to do the same. Val shares her journey of self-acceptance and the impact it has had on her life. She highlights the need for intentional vulnerability and emotional conversations at work, as well as the role of time and experience in personal and professional growth.TakeawaysBe intentional about being yourself and allowing others to be themselves in...
2024-09-2036 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeA Journey to People - Rick WarhallSend us a textIn this episode of the Ripple Intent Podcast, Jon Grant and Kyle Majchrowski talk with Rick Warhall, senior vice president at Whiting Turner. Rick shares his journey in the construction industry and his passion for helping people be their best selves. The conversation explores trust, communication, conflict resolution, and the importance of understanding different perspectives. Rick emphasizes the need for leaders to create a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone's voice is heard. Is it possible to approach life with trust and assume good intent?TakeawaysTrust...
2024-09-0638 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeDigging Deeper into Fun with Rhona Vogt - Part TwoSend us a textIn this conversation, Rhona Vogt discusses the importance of creating a positive and engaging work culture. She shares her experiences from a large construction project and highlights the tactics they used to foster a fun and collaborative environment. Rhona emphasizes the significance of onboarding new team members and providing them with the necessary information and resources to succeed. She also discusses the value of setting clear expectations and behavioral norms within the team. Rhona emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and enjoyable work environment, and how that is scalable to any work...
2024-08-2339 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeWhat Truly Matters - Cherie DiceSend us a textIn this episode of the Ripple Intent podcast, Kyle and Jon interview Cherie Dice, a leader in the healthcare practice at HDR architecture. Cherie shares her unique approach to life, which centers on building relationships and treating all people at work as clients. Her patience, ability to tune into people, and help people work through anything allows her relationships to thrive. Cherie believes that success is measured by the strength of relationships and the desire to work together again. She also discusses the challenges of implementing this approach in a for-profit organization and...
2024-08-0927 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeThe Best Measurement of Culture is How Happy People Are with Colin D EllisSend us a textIn this episode of the Ripple Intent Podcast, hosts Kyle and Jon are joined by Colin Ellis, a self described optimistic realist, an expert in organizational culture, and author of several books. They discuss the importance of building a strong culture within organizations and the four steps to creating a successful culture. The conversation highlights the need for intention and commitment from leaders, knowledge and understanding of culture among middle managers, the importance of communication and collaboration, and the measurement of culture's impact. In this conversation, Colin Ellis discusses the importance of culture...
2024-07-2644 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeThe Journey with Rex MillerSend us a textIn this episode, Kyle and Jon host Rex Miller, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in leadership, team building, and personal development. Rex shares his journey starting in project management, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, strengths, and performance. He discusses the impact of CliftonStrengths assessments, the value of understanding one's strengths, and the role of managers in guiding employees to perform at their best. Rex highlights the significance of creating a safe space for employees to communicate and adapt their roles, ultimately leading to personal and professional growth.Takeaways
2024-07-1243 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeThe Process of a Team with Rhona VogtSend us a textThe conversation with Rhona Vogt covers her journey which eventually landed her in architecture, where she participated in leading a large project. She shares her approach and impact of intentionally team building and culture setting. We dive into the challenges and successes of implementing behavioral norms and maintaining a cohesive team dynamic. Rhona shares insights on the importance of music in meetings (her favorite!) and the value of trying new approaches to create positive change.TakeawaysIntentional team building and culture setting are crucial for the success of projects...
2024-06-2139 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangePeople-centric with Patti LarsonSend us a textPatti Larson joins Kyle & Jon to discuss the importance of a people-centric viewpoint in the corporate workplace. She emphasizes the need for leaders to prioritize the well-being and success of their team members, creating a culture that values and supports them. Patti shares examples of companies that have successfully implemented a people-first approach. She highlights the importance of trust, collaboration, and diverse perspectives in achieving positive outcomes. Patti encourages organizations to invest in team building and personal development, as well as to hire individuals who bring new ideas and skills to the table.
2024-06-0735 min
Leadership BlueprintsBringing Human Centric Focus To Work With Kyle MajchrowskiIn this episode, we welcome back Kyle Majchrowski to the show as we delve into implementing a human-centric approach to workplace environments.  Kyle is a Senior Project Executive at Banner Health, where he provides support for teams managing new construction projects. He is also a founding member of Ripple Intent, a non-profit organization focused on improving workplace experiences by fostering community, reducing stress, and promoting collaborative and human-centric approaches to project delivery.  We unpack the power of Ripple Intent’s programs and how they help people feel empowered and be intentional with t...
2024-06-0532 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangePersonal Growth in Leadership with Ryan HeeterSend us a textIn this episode of the Ripple Intent podcast, Kyle and Jon are joined by Ryan Heeter to discuss the importance of trust, self-awareness, and personal growth in leadership. Ryan shares his journey of self-discovery and how it has shaped his approach to work and relationships. He shares his concept of being a lighthouse rather than a tugboat, leading by example and shining a light for others to follow. The conversation highlights the need for deeper conversations and understanding in order to build strong teams and achieve goals. Ryan emphasizes the power of trust...
2024-05-2438 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeLeading and Living as a Maximizer with Sarah Armstrong and Stacey RootSend us a textStacey Root and Sarah Armstrong join Kyle and Jon to share how they live and lead with the Maximizer Clifton Strength in their top 5. Stacey and Sarah discuss how their maximizer strength affects their daily lives - interactions, work, home, driving - how they view the world. They emphasize the importance of understanding and awareness having and being around someone with the maximizer strength. They also touch on the role of empathy and how it can impact relationships. The discussion heads to the never-ending pursuit of improvement and the difficulty of being satisfied...
2024-05-1048 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeEverybody Should Succeed with Tim AlbianiSend us a textIn this episode, Tim Albiani, Vice President of Operations at McCarthy Building Companies, shares his journey into the construction industry and the importance of collaboration and partnerships. He emphasizes the value of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in leadership and highlights the significance of diversity in teams. Tim discusses his process of building trust and aligning goals to achieve success. He encourages challenging the status quo and embracing conviction and belief. From his early days in Ag Econ to his current role, Tim's journey is insightful, entertaining, and a great conversation to hear.Â
2024-04-2643 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeThriving Under Pressure with Jolie WillsSend us a textJolie Wills joins Kyle and Jon to discuss our working world. Stress and pressure are constants in our world and through her work with companies and organizations dealing with crisis and studying the science for how we as human beings work under pressure. Jolie is a cognitive scientist, a leading psychosocial expert in disaster and disruption and a global thought leader in resiliency, leadership and team effectiveness under pressure. Her firm, Hummingly, brings the research, science and learning from leading teams in the toughest conditions to your leaders and teams so t...
2024-04-1235 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangePassion, Well Being, and Suicide in the Construction Industry with Nick WilliamsSend us a textOn this powerful and difficult episode, Nick Williams joins Kyle and Jon to discuss a dark aspect of the construction industry. Nick is passionate about people, and the work he does has led him to working with groups that are seeking to better the construction industry and the people in it. Through organizations such as AGC's Mental Health Working Group, Nick is passionate about people, their well being, and how we can serve those in the construction industry better. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/i...
2024-03-2935 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeConnections and Growth with Kent HedgesSend us a textDo you own your career? Have you taken personality tests and wondered what to do with them? What do you prioritize in your life - and do you actually do it? Kent Hedges joins Kyle and Jon to explore these questions and share how he prioritizes family, faith, and relationships in his life and how he has found a path to actually live those priorities each day. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2024-03-1540 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeTeam Behaviors with Jeff BonkSend us a textEver wonder what makes a good team? Jeff Bonk joins Kyle and Jon to talk about how approaching managing a team as a leader is important when it comes to setting and expecting behaviors. The conversation wanders through technology, distractions, being present, the different between manager and leader, and how due to Jeff's experience, he has successfully put it in place to drive cohesive, functioning teams. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2024-03-0141 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeWaste? What Waste? With Mike WilliamsSend us a textIn this episode, Mike Williams takes on the design and construction industry. An industry rooted deep in history, process, and waste, Mike confronts aspects that just seem crazy when you hear him describe them. Mike's views on people, fees, relationships, contracts, and who should be doing what work and why, are thought provoking and entertaining. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2024-02-1641 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeWho You Were with Megan SchroederSend us a textMegan Schroeder joins the Ripple Intent podcast for her take on business development, facilitating conversations at Breakfast Clubs, and her love of airports. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2024-02-0236 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeTraci Duez - Rewire Your ThinkingSend us a textTraci Duez joins Jon and Kyle for a continuing conversation on how to rewire your thinking. The T.E.A.R. model explained, our approach to where we want to go and how we want to be, and what causes our thinking to prevent us from getting where we want to be. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2024-01-1937 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeLeadership with Mike WoodSend us a textMike Wood has been leading people for decades - in hospitals, national and international organizations, volunteer efforts, and more. A founding member of IFMA, he has been active in AHA, IFMA, ASHE, CAHED, HCC, HCI, AMFP and BEN amongst other organizations. Mike has been a speaker at the national and international level on Technology, Healthcare Innovation, Healthcare PDC and Healthcare Futures. In this conversation with Kyle and Jon, Mike shares what influenced his development as a leader, his approach to self awareness, and his servant leadership. Mike mentions Max Depree's two boo...
2024-01-0539 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeLooking in Trees for Fish with Jack MummaSend us a textJack Mumma shares his adventures in procurement, contracting, philosophy, and looking trees for fish on this episode of the Ripple Intent Podcast. After 27 years at MSU, he is now with UMB bringing his people centric approach to work and life. Hear how Jack's approach to putting people first, how he does it, and how it creates impacts to the people and businesses around him. Â rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-12-2240 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeChange Your Thinking with Traci DuezSend us a textTraci Duez joins Kyle and Jon to talk about how we think. Traci has worked with project managers, construction professionals, HR folks, and many more in her journey to help people understand how they think and be intentional about what goes on in our heads. From Human Doings to Stranger Danger, this episode will get you to listen, laugh, and think!www.traciduez.commyVQS.com/podcastrippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-12-0838 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeFit with Lisa LaranceSend us a textLisa Larance has been in the design and construction industry for many years and through her career she has experienced fitting in well in companies and on projects. She learned the art of helping those around her fit better after wondering why often we feel like we don't fit and sometimes we just fit. Hear how she goes about working with others to increase their feeling of fit. Â rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-11-2434 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeHow do I want to be tomorrow? with Tony SeidlingSend us a textTony Seidling is one of the most unique people you will find in the construction industry. He brings a perspective that you have to listen to in order to appreciate - he talks about how he looks back on his interactions each each, how he focuses on the people around him, and a range of examples from gum in the hair to wagons to getting ready for your day. Tony brings his insights on how he is making a difference in people's lives each and every day. rippleintent.orgwww.l...
2023-11-1036 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeConnections with Brian MohrSend us a textBrian Mohr from anthym joins Kyle and Jon to discuss connections. Brian has created the anthym company which is building connected teams by using the power of music and other cultural touch points. Brian shares his creation story, what anthym is all about, and the best part - Kyle and Brian put Jon in the hot seat and we all get to learn about Jon's taste (or not) in music. And who would have guessed that Kyle had seen some of the bands he saw? This is a fun episode - hope you...
2023-10-2745 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeStrengths and Growth with Jenny HastingsSend us a textJon and Kyle are joined by Jenny Hastings to explore her CliftonStrengths and how her awareness of these results impacted her. First we talk about what her top 5 strengths are. Then how her transition to a much larger corporate wide role better aligned with her natural talents. Finally, we discuss how she helped bring Ripple Intent to Sacramento and how you can bring the Breakfast Clubs to your town.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-10-1335 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeChange Management with Clay CousinsSend us a textClay Cousins joins Kyle and Jon to explore Change Management - while we all get and understand the technical side of change, why is the human side so difficult? With all the resources on available, you'd think we as humans would be able to follow the tried and true processes studied and crafted by all the business masters - yet we experience the opposite. The conversation with Clay takes you through a journey that we can all relate to. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/i...
2023-09-2932 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeHuman Skills with Howie FergusonSend us a textHowie Ferguson, Executive Director of COAA (Construction Owners Association of America), joins Kyle and Jon for a conversation on Human Skills. Call it whatever you like - soft skills, leadership, peopling, or human skills. We explore how that skillset has gain an importance at work over the past couple decades, why it is important, and where we can learn them. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-09-1534 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeBalconies and Basements with Christine SchneiderSend us a textChristine Schneider learned about her Gallup CliftonStrengths and it changed her life - at work and home. Hear about how the knowledge about how we are wired, how it impacts our reactions and behaviors, and how it helped Christine understand herself. Self awareness is a powerful skill and once you start on the journey, you will transform yourself. Join Jon, Kyle, and Christine for her exploration of her top strengths. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-09-0235 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeCompetence with Sean WilliamsSend us a textEver hear or use the phrase "Trust, but verify?" Rooted in the belief that the other person is competent - able to complete whatever is asked of them, followed by your need to check in the finished task to ensure it was complete. According to Sean Williams, this means you actually don't trust the other person. Listen to the conversation as Sean, Kyle, and Jon explore how so many people use Competence as their sol barometer of extending Trust. Â rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/i...
2023-08-1834 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeConnection with Stephen PowellSend us a textStephen Powell joins Kyle and Jon to explore Connection - what it means, how we create them, if we can be less than present and still create a connection, and more. From Dr. Murthy in May of 2023, he declared that America is lonely - that 1 out of 2 people, at any given time, is lonely. How can this be with all of our technical ways to connect? Listen and learn more!rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-08-0433 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeValue with David SharrockSend us a textDavid Sharrock, a long time Ripple Intent volunteer and contributor, joins Kyle and Jon to explore Value. The Value is used a lot, from people to money to actions, and this conversation explores what value means, where we see it in action, how we judge others and actions in terms of our own value, and value in the context of others. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-07-2134 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeAuthenticity with Mark BokhovenSend us a textMark created an out of office reply that was his most daring, courageous, and inspirational ever - hear how Mark's journey in Ripple Intent led him to take a leap and share with the world how intentional authenticity can have a huge impact on so many people. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-07-0735 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeConfidenceSend us a textAle Spray joins Kyle and Jon to explore confidence. Ale is a passionate, sincere, and dedicated person who brings an intense energy to all she does. Our conversation ranges from women in the workplace to fears to imposter syndrome. Ale credits the book Hello, Fears by Michelle Poler as being very influential to her personally. Ale takes Jon and Kyle on a wild discussion!rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-06-2333 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeTrust Me - Joseph MyersSend us a textBest selling author, speaker, researcher, and consultant Joseph Myers joins Jon and Kyle to explore his book Trust Me. Joseph shares his thoughts, insights, research, and the brain science that impacts trust in all of us. As he states - "We decide to trust, and we feel distrust. Gaining, keeping, and repairing trust is more complex and difficult than ever before. Drawing on the most current social and brain science, Trust Me develops a simple framework so you can confidently trust and cultivate trustworthiness." Listen as Joseph, Jon, and Kyle discuss the trust...
2023-06-0936 min
The Construction Influencer with Nicole MillerFrom Blueprint to Reality: How Ripple Intent is Transforming the Construction Industry Through CollaborationWhat if I told you there's a transformative solution when your business faces familiar challenges alongside others in the same industry? Enter Kyle Majchrowski, the visionary behind Ripple Intent, who not only recognized this common struggle but also dared to ask himself a crucial question: What can be done about it?Driven by a burning desire to foster genuine connections and meaningful conversations with fellow business leaders, Kyle embarked on a mission that would change the game forever. Little did he know that his initiative would evolve into something far beyond his expectations.The response...
2023-06-0630 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeTrust - SinceritySend us a textMeredith Meyers joins Kyle and Jon to explore the Sincerity aspect of Trust. Meredith places the Sincerity aspect of Trust at the highest level and being a Business Development person, hearing how this plays out day to day is fascinating! Hear how she combines her strengths and approach to trust, and how that combination interacts with other people who place one of the other distinctions (Competence, Care, and Reliability) at the top of their list. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-05-2633 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeRiskSend us a textDo you ever talk about Risk? How you approach risk on projects, teams, and within your organization may be similar to how you approach risk personally. How do you personally view risk? Consider both in your life personally and professionally. If you were to make a list of risks you currently are facing, what would be on there? Join Kyle, Jon, and guest Val Williams to explore the concept of Risk - in our lives, our work, and our impacts on others.rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiw...
2023-05-1236 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeDreamsSend us a textTracey Abel brings the conversation on Dreams to the Ripple Intent podcast. What is the difference between goals and dreams? Can you dream at work? Are you embracing your potential to dream - and live into them?rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-04-2829 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeCaringSend us a textTrust is a huge concept - in this episode Kyle and Jon are joined by Katy Corrigan to explore one specific aspect of trust, Caring. What does it look like to care at work? How does our sharing impact how we show that we care about others? How do people who highly value caring show it in a positive way to those who do not? rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-04-1429 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeInnovationSend us a textDena Null joins Jon and Kyle to explore Innovation - what it is, where we see it, how we cultivate it. Dena has been a strong supporter and influence on Ripple Intent since the very first event and continues to drive the principles into her life. Innovation is a huge topic, with lots of definitions and implementations. How do you define it? How do you see it around you? How do you drive innovation in others?rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-03-3132 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeTrustSend us a textJon and Kyle are joined by Sarah Moser to discuss Trust. Do we naturally trust others or do others have to earn our trust? Of the 4 distinctions of trust, what do each look like in our behaviors? How can we make trust intentional and not something we assume will happen over time?rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-03-1730 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeMistakesSend us a textJuan Ramos joins Jon and Kyle to discuss Mistakes. How do people react when they make mistakes? How do other people react when they see people make mistakes? Are our reactions hardwired or can we choose them? Is there a difference between work and home? Where are we more tolerant - with people we know or strangers? This conversation takes Mistakes to a whole new depth of understanding. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-03-0331 minRipple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting ChangeGrace and PatienceSend us a textChristine Sosnowski joins Kyle and Jon to explore the concept of Grace and Patience, a phrase we hear often yet is often assumed to be understood. The conversation looks at our own approach to patience, examples of patience and grace behaviors, and challenges us to look deep within ourselves in our support of other people. rippleintent.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowskiwww.linkedin.com/in/jongrant
2023-02-1725 min
Specified: Building Materials & Construction Growth PodcastDeveloping Soft Skills In The Building Industry (With Kyle Majchrowski)Kyle Majchrowski is a Construction Project Executive at Banner Health.In this episode of Specified Growth Podcast, Kyle talks about the processes he manages, as well as some of the challenges the construction industry is facing today. He also discusses the importance of soft skill development, the power of self-awareness and understanding yourself, bringing people in various facets of the industry together to learn from each other, and more. Don’t miss this episode of Specified Growth Podcast!Please reach out if you have any feedback or...
2022-11-1424 min
Leadership BlueprintsUnderstanding and Refining Your Perspective with Kyle Majchrowski, Founder of Ripple IntentOn 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...
2022-04-2043 min
Built Revolution PodcastBuilt Revolution (Ep. 17) | Kyle MajchrowskiKyle Majchrowski’s LinkedIn profile says he has a passion for recognizing reality with others, and bringing folks together to collectively improve our reality. Eight years ago, he and a few colleagues created a forum to discuss common challenges in construction across various industries in a really innovative way. On this episode of the Built Revolution, Kyle (Senior Project Executive with Banner Health) shares his passion for people. We also talk about driving change in the industry and explore new metrics, such as the “average daily number of smiles.” For more on the Improving Capital Projects Symposium, check out ripple...
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