Transformational Leadership in Construction: Leading Change Beyond Transactional Practices

Summary 

In this episode Ryan Ware welcomes Andrea Janzen, founder of Ambition Theory leadership development for construction, to explore transformational leadership & its vital role in leading change in construction & change management for construction businesses. She shares her journey from corporate marketing to becoming a leader in construction coaching techniques, emphasizing how transformational leadership drives construction innovation & fosters inclusive, human-centered change environments in the construction industry. Discover how moving beyond transactional leadership can effectively address pressing construction industry challenges such as labor shortages & mental health, while empowering teams through construction leadership development. Learn practical insights & tools for change management and how adopting a human-centered approach can revolutionize leadership practices in this traditionally transactional field.

Takeaways:

• Transformational leadership focuses on guiding and inspiring teams rather than dictating tasks.
• The construction industry is evolving, with a growing emphasis on transformational leadership.
• Women in construction face unique challenges, but transformational leadership can create more inclusive environments.
• The shift from transactional to transformational leadership requires a change in mindset and openness to new ideas.

Chapters 

3:58 Andrea's Journey and Ambition Theory

15:42 Transactional vs. Transformational Leadership

21:22 Transformational Leadership in Practice

26:22 Future of Leadership and Industry

56:03 Conclusion and Call to Action

Guest 

Andrea, Ambition Theory Founder and CEO is a Certified Executive Coach with an MBA, the host of the Ambition Theory Podcast, a Forbes contributor and a top-rated speaker. She is passionate about coaching women in construction to develop themselves, set leadership goals and get results. Since 2018, Andrea has coached and trained over 1,000 construction professionals. Before becoming a coach, Andrea was a marketing leader that worked on some of the world's
best-known brands.

https://ambitiontheory.com/

Podcast:
https://ambitiontheory.com/the-ambition-theory-podcast/

Leadership Academy
https://nawic.org/women-leading-in-construction-leadership-training-in-construction

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