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Ambition Theory:
Women In Construction Podcast
How Women Improve Project Outcomes with Dr. Tim Taylor
There’s a labor shortage in the construction industry today, which has started a trend of companies wanting to attract more women. While the motivation may have started with getting more people in...
Salary Is Not The Answer To Retaining The Best Talent
It's actually not all about the money. Well, salary might get women in the door. What they really want as they progress is a clear path to career advancement. This episode is an excerpt from...
From Mentorship to Sponsorship: How A Mindset Shift Created a More Inclusive Workplace
The best way to start implementing sponsorship as a tool to advance women is to start by modeling sponsorship behaviors. Cultural transformation is really about behavior change, and all it takes is...
Group Coaching Vs. One-On-One: How To Decide Which Style Is Right For You Or Your Team Members
Investing in your women employees' leadership development is an excellent retention tool. But knowing what kind of training you should invest in can get overwhelming. Andrea Janzen reads a...
How To Motivate Your Employees With A Simple Question
Transactional leadership involves providing direction, giving praise, and offering critical feedback. On the other hand, transformational leadership involves sharing a vision and inspiring people to...
How To Begin Implementing Sponsorship At Your Company
In 2019, Andrea Janzen wrote a series of articles in the Forbes Coaches Council about the difference between sponsorship and mentorship. The hypothesis then was that sponsorship, not mentorship,...
Why Sponsorship (Not Mentorship) is the Answer
In 2019, Andrea Janzen wrote an article in the Forbes Coaches Council about the difference between sponsorship and mentorship. The hypothesis then was that sponsorship, not mentorship, would become...
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter With Liz Wiseman
Liz Wiseman is a New York Times bestselling author and executive advisor. Her books include Multipliers, The Multiplier Effect, Rookie Smarts, and Impact Players. She is the Founder of the Wiseman...
How Women Rise to Leadership in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industry with Dr. Paul Hickey
Dr. Paul Hickey studies gender diversity in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction leadership. Paul studies women’s industry representation and identifies methods to improve diversity. ...
What Women Want: How to Build a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive with Tim Taylor
Ambition Theory partnered with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) on Building Better: Women In Construction Study. Many Women In Construction initiatives celebrate...
The Human Side Of Construction With Angelo Suntres
Angelo Suntres is the author of the book The Human Side Of Construction. He has represented both contractors and owners and understands the struggles from both sides of the fence. Angelo believes...
When Culture Is Your Strategy With Jerry Naranjo
Jerry Naranjo, the CEO of Naranjo Civil Constructors, is a passionate, engaging, innovative, and heart-centered business leader with over 30 years of experience. He has been a pioneer in the civil...
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“I love how Andrea delves deeper into much used, but often not completely understood, concepts. Like mentorship vs sponsorship; diversity, etc. The interviews provide real world applicability. This is definitely a regular listen for me.“