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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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43:56

Exploring the Fresh and Exciting Minds of The Next...

Leadership Blueprints ·

2022/05/04

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 and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend! MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to

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23:20

Stepping Up and Serving our Veterans with David...

Leadership Blueprints ·

2022/04/27

On this week’s exciting episode, BJ speaks with former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, David Shulkin. David discusses his early life being born on an Army Base, his call to help veterans in his career, and what it truly means to step up and serve others.Resources mentioned: The Road to Character: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Character-David-Brooks/dp/0812983416 The Premonition: A Pandemic Story:

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43:53

Understanding and Refining Your Perspective with Kyle...

Leadership Blueprints ·

2022/04/20

On 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

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40:50

Finding Your Path as You Climb with Lucian Niemeyer,...

Leadership Blueprints ·

2022/04/08

On today's episode of Inspiring People & Places, BJ talks with Lucian Neimeyer, former Air Force Officer and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment. Now working in non-profit, Lucian discusses his path to his career, his priorities, and how the work he does now encapsulates his journey. Get involved with Building Cyber Security: https://buildingcybersecurity.org/ Find Lucian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucian-niemeyer-307aa65/ or at

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47:16

From the Navy to Construction Owners Association of...

Leadership Blueprints ·

2022/04/01

On this week's episode, BJ chats with Howie Ferguson, Executive Director at Construction Owners Association of America. They discuss the importance of leadership and connecting with your team, along with other leaders. COAA Connect Spring information can be found at: https://www.coaa.org/events/2022-spring-coaa-connect 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

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50:06

Confronting and Taking Advantage of The Discomfort Of...

Leadership Blueprints ·

2022/03/25

On this week’s episode, BJ sits down with Mark Wainwright, a part time sales manager that manages and coaches sales teams of independent firms. Mark breaks down why firms should shy away from using the word “sales”, the root of empowering sales teams, and how to understand the clients needs. More information about Mark can be found at: https://www.wainwrightinsight.com/ 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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34:59

How To Start Up & Follow Through With Colin Mottola

Leadership Blueprints ·

2022/03/18

In today's interview, BJ talks with Colin Mottola, a Penn State Grad and Civil Engineer at MCFA. Colin discusses his internship at MCFA, how that landed him a job as the first ever intern to be officially hired, and the lessons he's learned along the way, ranging from self management to finding what you love to do. Together, BJ and Colin discuss a wide range of topics surrounding the AEC industry. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here:

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53:23

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

Leadership Blueprints ·

2022/03/04

In today’s jam packed episode, BJ talks with Brent Darnell, an educator within the construction industry that stresses the importance of emotional and interpersonal skills. Focusing on peak levels of mental, physical and emotional performance, they discuss the significance of understanding oneself, working with others effectively, and how improving culture begins with understanding the people, not only the process. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin

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28:17

Identifying Agency Entrepreneurs

Leadership Blueprints ·

2022/02/04

In today’s solo episode, BJ discusses the concept of the agency entrepreneur, and how necessary effective stewardship is when working within the S/E/C industry. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/ 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 and give

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34:22

Wading in the Unfamiliar Waters of Innovation

Leadership Blueprints ·

2022/01/28

In today’s solo episode, BJ discusses the importance of innovation in the A/E/C industry, and the roadblocks many in the public sector are facing. BJ dissects his own experiences, as well as reflecting on the trends of the industry as a whole. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/ 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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73:54

How Great Leadership Shapes Culture with Army...

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2022/01/14

BJ sits down with Army Veteran COL (Ret) Mike Ellicott, to discuss his journey from the Army to helping leaders shape culture in the AEC industry, as a professional EOS implementer. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/ Learn more about Mike here: https://www.eosworldwide.com/mike-ellicott Book Recommendations: Knowledge & Decisions by Thomas Sowell: https://amzn.to/3GGRZtb Books By Victor

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55:58

Help Everybody Everyday with Matt Handal, A/E/C...

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2021/12/10

BJ sits down with Matt Handal, Proposal Expert and Founder & Editor of “Help Everybody Everyday,” where he provides A/E/C marketing, training, and support advice. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/ Visit Matt’s website here: https://helpeverybody.wpengine.com/ Purchase Matt’s book, “Proposal Development Secrets: Win More, Work Smarter, and Get Home on Time,” here:

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25:48

BJ’s Going To Walt Disney World!

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2021/10/29

BJ reflects on his upcoming family trip to Walt Disney World, as well as some leadership lessons from Walt Disney, and the importance of customer service. Let us know what you think of today’s episode by messaging BJ on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bj-kraemer-9a0855b/ Tim Ferris's Interview with Eric Schmidt: https://tim.blog/2021/10/25/eric-schmidt-ai/ 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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33:39

DOD to DNV-An Air Force Colonels Transition From...

Leadership Blueprints ·

2021/10/22

BJ sits down with Col. Christopher Valle, USAF (Ret.) who currently serves as a Vice President at DNV, the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by DNV’s and his personal purpose to safeguard life, property and the environment, Christopher discusses his transition from the military into the clean energy industry. Learn more about DNV here: https://www.dnv.com/ Follow Col. Christopher Valle, USAF (Ret.) on Linkedin here: https://bit.ly/3GfshvJ Inspiring People and

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16:00

Momentum is Everything

Leadership Blueprints ·

2021/10/15

BJ’s taking back momentum on the podcast after a bit of a lay off. It feels good to be back and we look forward to hearing from you all, our loyal listeners. 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 and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend! MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the

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22:33

AEC Leaders And Our Responsibility for Employee...

Leadership Blueprints ·

2021/08/27

BJ discusses Leadership’s responsibility for employee engagement within the AEC Industry. He also takes a moment to acknowledge the tragic events that took place in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. 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 and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend! MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone

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26:45

How MCFA is utilizing the Entrepreneurial Operating...

Leadership Blueprints ·

2021/08/06

On the following episode of Inspiring People and Places, BJ discusses Gino Wickman’s Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and how it’s powering MCFA’s 10 year road map. Resources mentioned in this episode: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman https://amzn.to/2Vzsd7w 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 and give you

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18:56

Teaching in the New World

Leadership Blueprints ·

2021/07/30

BJ and Mike discuss the challenges of teaching in the new world, and how it's affecting the way content is delivered in classrooms and organizations. 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 and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend! MCFA IS HIRING!! If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning,

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51:56

“Building for Impact and Giving Back to the Veteran...

Leadership Blueprints ·

2021/07/23

On the following episode of Inspiring People and Places, BJ sits down with Serial Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Dana Spain. The two discuss how we can do well and do good by leading, learning, and loving what you do. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level https://amzn.to/3eQ3thT 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

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29:10

The Importance of Culture and Core Values

Leadership Blueprints ·

2021/07/16

BJ discusses MCFA’s Core Values, the role they play in MCFA’s culture, and how to establish Core Values in your own firm. Resources mentioned in this episode: BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0): Turning Your Business into an Enduring Great Company by Jim Collins https://amzn.to/3dZLgOD 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 and give

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