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Leadership Blueprints

Leadership Blueprints

Leadership Blueprints is the podcast where leaders in the built environment learn to disrupt the status quo, improve their project teams, and steward public and private investments more effectively. Your host is BJ Kraemer. As the President and CEO of MCFA, BJ has navigated the complexities of the a...

Recent Episodes

Oct. 29, 2025

Good Things Come to Those Who...Trust the Process

As the year winds down and the pace of projects, planning, and priorities picks up, BJ takes a moment to reflect on what it means to lead through transition. In this solo episode of Leadership Blueprints , he shares insights ...

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Oct. 22, 2025

Why Great Leaders Should Do Less This Season

The final months of the year can feel like a sprint - at home, at work, and everywhere in between. For leaders, that “push to the finish line” often comes at the expense of peace, presence, and purpose. In this special re-rel...

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Oct. 15, 2025

What If Trust Is More Powerful Than Talent in Business?

At first glance, business development might not appear to be part of a leader’s role. Yet it’s central to how effective leaders build trust, connect vision to operations, and align people and projects around shared purpose. I...

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Oct. 8, 2025

Is Running Notre Dame's Campus More Complex Than Commanding a Battali…

Welcome back to another episode of Leadership Blueprints. Join our conversation with today's guest, Dan Cook, as he shares what his role at the University of Notre Dame entails and why he initially decided to join the Navy. D...

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Oct. 8, 2025

Is Running Notre Dame’s Campus More Complex Than Commanding a Battali…

Welcome back to another episode of Leadership Blueprints. In this series, we aim to honor veterans who have transitioned from active duty into the built environment. This series is designed to help veterans transition into th...

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Oct. 1, 2025

The Walk-On Mindset: Why Leadership is Earned Every Day

Discipline and consistency aren't just habits - they're essential virtues that fuel our guests’ leadership style, entrepreneurial triumphs, and social impact. Joining BJ on the podcast today is Dr. Charles Thomas Jr, or CT fo...

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