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Leadership Blueprints

BJ Kraemer, MCFA

Leadership Blueprints is a podcast dedicated to helping leaders align teams, navigate chaos, and accomplish the mission. Hosted by BJ Kraemer—West Point graduate, combat veteran, and President & CEO of MCFA—this show dives into the principles, stories, and strategies behind effective leadership. With a background in military service and experience leading teams in business, infrastructure, and complex projects, BJ understands that success comes down to execution, adaptability, and leading people

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46:20

Best ways to approach new opportunities and...

Leadership Blueprints ·

2023/03/22

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Bill Lyons. Bill discusses his career in the US Army and Army Reserves, and his approach to building firms from the ground up. Resources mentioned: The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert FrostPieces of the Game: The Human Drama of Americans Held Hostage in Iran by Charles W. Scott Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our

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43:09

Exploring the Adjacent Possible in Real Estate...

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2023/03/15

On today’s episode, BJ talks with Mike Vahle, Managing Partner at Capital Growth StoreGuard. Mike discusses his time at West Point, his career journey, and the decision-making process behind joining the team at StoreGuard.Resources mentioned: “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins “The Confident Mind” by Dr. Nate Zinsser“Traction” by Gino WickmanCalls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where

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22:38

Win or learn: How you can benefit from failure with...

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2023/03/08

On today’s solo episode, BJ reflects on his time at Super Bowl LVII, the leadership strengths a football team must be composed of in order to be successful, and how leadership lessons from the field can be brought into our everyday lives. Resources mentioned: “New Heights” podcast by Jason & Travis KelceCalls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top

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32:42

Keeping Our Transit Infrastructure Safe With Daniel...

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2023/03/01

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Dan Hauber, Vice President at Transportation Resource Associates, Inc. Dan talks about his journey to employment at TRA, how he has worked to keep our railways safe over his 25 year career, and how TRA is innovating in the future of public transport safety. Resources mentioned: Form, Design and the City: Philadelphia Department of Records The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable (Incerto)by Nassim Nicholas Taleb“The Power Broker: Robert

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26:00

The current state of stadium design and construction...

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2023/02/22

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with David Murphy, Owner & Senior Principal at Crawford Architects. David shares how he became an architect, his philosophy when designing multi use facilities such as sports stadiums, and Crawford’s mission for building the future. Resources mentioned: Find out more about Crawford Architects at: https://crawfordarch.com/Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly

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41:15

DoD to A/E/C: Leveraging the likeability factor with...

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2023/02/15

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Joey Fay, Naval Academy Graduate, United States Marine and Founder & President of Quatrefoil Consulting. Joey and BJ break down Joey’s military career, both of their transitions from active duty into reserves, and what unique leadership lessons they learned from their military experience. Resources mentioned: “The Likeability Factor: How to Boost Your L-Factor and Achieve Your Life's Dreams” by Tim Sanders:

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36:14

Innovation in Action: How LIFTbuild is making...

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2023/02/08

On today’s episode, BJ talks with Joe Benvenuto, Chief Operating Officer at LIFTbuild. Joe breaks down the philosophy of LIFTbuild, why the construction industry can be resistant to change, and how the LIFTbuild philosophy can be utilized to aid in streamlining and optimizing all aspects of taking on a new project.Resources mentioned: LIFTbuild website: https://www.liftbuild.com/Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and

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52:53

Diving deep into the art of stress free productivity

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2023/02/01

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done”. David breaks down his career journey, what inspired him to write “Getting Things Done”, and how the GTD process has revolutionized project management. Resources mentioned: Find out more about “Getting Things Done” and David at: https://gettingthingsdone.com/“Humankind” by Rutger Bregman: https://www.amazon.com/Humankind-Hopeful-History-Rutger-Bregman/dp/0316418536Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places

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37:21

Why you should bring your marketing team to your...

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2023/01/25

On today’s episode, BJ talks with Gabe Lett, Sr. Marketing Specialist at ALLGEIER, MARTIN and ASSOCIATES, INC. and author of “The AEC Professional’s Guidebook”. Gabe discusses his journey becoming an effective marketer, and the importance of synergy between marketing and your clients' teams and projects. Resources mentioned: Find Gabe’s book, “The AEC Professional’s Guidebook” at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/057830452X“Rain Making” by Ford Harding:

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42:51

Falling in love with your work in the construction...

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2023/01/18

On today’s episode, BJ talks with Scott Lowe, Principal at Trauner Consulting Services, Inc. Scott discusses his military career, his journey to Trauner Consulting, and how he ended up buying the company. He also details the importance of your team, how much the people matter to a consulting firm, and how falling in love with both the work, and the company, has aided his abilities as a leader.Resources mentioned: “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell:

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61:56

Taking Smart Risk’s and Overcoming Bureaucracy to...

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2023/01/11

On today’s episode, BJ talks with Chris Archer, Deputy Base Civil Engineer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Chris discusses his career as a young engineer, what makes a Joint Base unique in the services they provide, and how he organizes and executes the amazing capabilities of the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.Resources mentioned: “One Second After” by William R. Forstchen: https://www.amazon.com/Second-After-John-Matherson-Novel/dp/0765327252Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and

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38:11

State of the infrastructure industry., Part 2

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2023/01/04

Today’s episode is the second part of the podcast we released last week, with guests Jill Jamieson, President of Illuminati Infrastructure Advisors, and Duke DeLuca, President of ACULED Global Consulting. Jill, Duke & BJ take an even closer look at where they predict the infrastructure industry will have to change in the new year, and what efforts they are taking as leaders to adapt. Resources mentioned: Office of Innovative Program Delivery:

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43:27

State of the infrastructure industry., Part 1

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2022/12/28

On today’s episode, BJ talks with friends of the show, Jill Jamieson, President of Illuminati Infrastructure Advisors, and Duke DeLuca, President of ACULED Global Consulting. In this jam-packed free flowing conversation, Jill and Duke explore the current state of the infrastructure industry, considering new movements in the government and how organizations can best respond. Resources mentioned: Jill

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20:51

How to reflect on this year and knock next year out...

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2022/12/21

On today’s solo episode, BJ talks about goal setting, the strategy he recommends and is using, and the most effective ways to set yourself up for success in the new yearResources mentioned: “Organize Tomorrow Today: 8 Ways to Retrain Your Mind to Optimize Performance at Work and in Life” by Jason Selk & Tom Bartow: https://www.amazon.com/Organize-Tomorrow-Today-Optimize-Performance/dp/0738219533Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website

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51:55

Are Veterans A Solution To The Talent War, With Jesse...

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2022/12/14

On today’s episode, BJ sits down with Jesse Gemberling-Johnson, MCFA's Director of Talent Recruitment and Development. Jesse explores his career journey from finance to the Marines, and into the construction world. Jesse is passionate about building teams and helping people find their purpose, with a fine lens on leveraging and recruiting veteran talent into the engineering and construction industries. Resources mentioned: Connect with Jesse on LinkedIn:

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45:09

How are government agencies navigating the current...

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2022/12/07

On today’s episode, BJ went into uncharted waters with our first Naval Academy guest (except for our beloved producer Mike Steadman). Captain Eric Hawn gives us a sneak peek into the mission of NAVFAC, navigating the current cost/supply chain environment and some of his lessons learned in leadership. Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week

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25:54

How One Woman is Finding Fulfillment and Building...

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2022/11/30

On today’s episode, BJ chats with Darci Spiteri, Co-Owner of Women on Site. Darci discusses her transition into a trade from marketing, the experience of a woman on site, and how her and other women have built a network of support. Resources mentioned: Women On Site Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/women.on.site/“Never ever accept ‘Because You Are A Woman’ as a reason for doing or not doing anything.”— Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie“Journeywoman: Swinging a Hammer in a Man's World” by Kate

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28:45

Why Ex-Military Are Drawn To Small Firms

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2022/11/25

On today’s Veteran’s Day special episode, BJ talks with MCFA’s own, Sam Cubberley. Sam explores his time at West Point, working as the Associate Athletic Director for Facilities, his transition into the private sector, and what his time in the military taught him about project management. Resources mentioned: “Joshua” by Joseph F. Girzone: https://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Parable-Joseph-F-Girzone/dp/B0013L2ENG“War Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning” by Chris Hedges:

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46:41

How To Build Winning Partnerships

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2022/11/23

On today’s episode, BJ interviewed 3 individuals in the AEC space, Jilian Breeden, Principal/Pres of Engage Federal. Stephanie Heibel, BD at RFL & April Sweet, BD at OCMI. The four discuss the most important pieces of finding, building and maintaining winning partnerships, red flags to look out for, and how collaboration is the key element to success.Resources mentioned:

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47:57

Something More - A servant leader's journey from...

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2022/11/18

On this week’s Veteran’s Day special, BJ talks with Adam Straight, Vice President of Operations at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Adam discusses his career in the Coast Guard, his transition to becoming an electrical tradesman, and how his passion for service led him to becoming an executive of one of the largest entertainment facilities in the world. Resources mentioned: “The 6 Types of Working Genius” by Patrick Lencioni:

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