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 Welcome to the Building Better Futures podcast, where host Eric Hirani connects with visionary thought leaders who are building the future. Together they delve into what it takes to not only build companies and structures but how to inspire individuals to reach their full potential, creating the leaders of tomorrow. This is the show for you if you’re interested in: - Learning more about building and delivering iconic projects and companies - Cutting-edge innovation - Cultivating positive work cultures - Helping everyone reach their full potential - Creating exceptional teams Together we can create a ripple effect of positive change in our communities and society, one inspired individual at a time.Copyright 2024 Economie Management Management et direction
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  • EP 36: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success with Colleen Stanley of SalesLeadership, Inc.

    EP 36: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success with Colleen Stanley of SalesLeadership, Inc.
    Feb 23 2026
    Colleen Stanley, President of Sales Leadership Inc., joins us to discuss how emotional intelligence drives sales success and leadership. We explore why soft skills are actually hard skills, how to reframe failure and the importance of creating a mentorship culture.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.08:27 Startups scale effectively by hiring for emotional intelligence. 10:47 Delayed gratification means doing the work to earn the reward. 15:35 Discussing adversity in interviews reveals a candidate’s character. 19:19 Self-actualization and a desire to separate high performers from the rest. 27:07 Reframing failure as a lesson turns it into a gift. 36:33 Removing cell phones from meetings improves presence and connection. 42:02 Leaders should actively seek people to mentor.Resources Mentioned:Colleen Stanleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenstanleysli/Leadership Inc. | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/salesleadership-inc./Sales Leadership Inc. | Websitehttps://www.salesleadershipdevelopment.com“Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success” by Colleen Stanleyhttps://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-Sales-Success-Customers-ebook/dp/B009RQ7RCW“Emotional Intelligence for Sales Leadership” by Colleen Stanleyhttp://amazon.com/-/es/Colleen-Stanley-ebook/dp/B081N1NP37/“Be the Mentor Who Mattered” by Colleen Stanley and LeAnn Thiemanhttps://www.amazon.com/-/es/Colleen-Stanley-ebook/dp/B0FVMVTM8M“Trillion Dollar Coach” by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Eric-Schmidt-ebook/dp/B076ZHG3H3/Thanks for listening to the “Building Better Futures” podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations.#PeopleDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #AECpodcast
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    49 min
  • EP 35: How Saying Yes Opened the Door to Transformational Projects with Jaidev Sankar of AECOM

    EP 35: How Saying Yes Opened the Door to Transformational Projects with Jaidev Sankar of AECOM
    Feb 10 2026

    Jaidev Sankar, Transit Strategy and Growth Lead for the US East and LATAM of AECOM, reflects on a career shaped by mega projects, public-sector leadership and a willingness to say yes. He shares lessons from the Big Dig — the Second Avenue Subway — and his time on the owner side at Amtrak, offering a candid look at how collaboration, trust and emerging delivery models are reshaping rail and transit programs.


    Key Takeaways:


    00:00 Introduction.

    02:09 Finding balance between work, family and personal passions shapes long-term career fulfillment.

    06:13 Early technical interests and constraints often guide engineers toward their true strengths.

    10:17 Long-duration mega projects accelerate learning across design, construction and delivery.

    12:55 Building an organization from scratch requires comfort with uncertainty and iteration.

    19:08 Being honest about what you want helps ensure the right role fit for both sides.

    24:10 When trust exists, collaborative delivery improves alignment on scope, budget and schedule.

    30:26 AI should be used to increase efficiency and help owners do more with limited funding.

    34:48 Infrastructure funding and policy decisions require long-term thinking and public engagement.

    36:53 Saying yes to varied opportunities builds perspective across disciplines and career stages.


    Resources Mentioned:


    Jaidev Sankar

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaidev-sankar-9aa35269/


    AECOM | LinkedIn

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/aecom/


    AECOM | Website

    http://www.aecom.com


    Amtrak

    https://www.amtrak.com/


    Second Avenue Subway

    https://aecom.com/projects/second-avenue-subway-phase-one/?utm_source=chatgpt.com


    Big Dig (Central Artery/Tunnel Project)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Dig


    Tren Urbano (Puerto Rico)

    https://tutrenpr.com/


    New York City Congestion Pricing Program

    https://congestionreliefzone.mta.info/




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    43 min
  • EP 34: Chasing Challenges as the Foundation of Long-Term Leadership with Anthony Pastore of STV Inc.

    EP 34: Chasing Challenges as the Foundation of Long-Term Leadership with Anthony Pastore of STV Inc.
    Jan 20 2026

    Join us as Anthony Pastore, East Regional Director of STV, reflects on a career built through persistence, trust and leadership. Anthony shares his path from union carpentry to leading some of New York City’s most complex public works projects, including the World Trade Center. He discusses why communication, decision making and investing in people matter more than titles and how construction remains a powerful way to serve communities.



    Key Takeaways:


    00:00 Introduction.

    06:10 Growing up in a blue-collar environment shaped early exposure to construction and work ethic.

    08:03 Balancing full-time field work with night school builds discipline and long-term commitment.

    14:14 Leadership effectiveness depends on clear communication and shared understanding.

    17:48 Advanced planning and steady decision-making are critical on complex projects.

    22:16 Public works projects are uniquely rewarding because they serve communities long term.

    28:06 Trust and integrity are essential to maintaining strong professional relationships.

    32:20 Chasing challenges and continuous learning matter more than titles for career growth.

    39:05 Project delivery is growing more complex while the industry faces increasing skilled labor challenges.


    Resources Mentioned:


    Anthony Pastore

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-pastore-b804091b7/


    STV | LinkedIn

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/stv/


    STV | Website

    https://www.stvinc.com


    Fordham University

    https://www.fordham.edu


    Institute of Design and Construction

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Design_and_Construction


    “Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown

    https://www.danieljamesbrown.com/the-boys-in-the-boat


    Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

    https://cmaanet.org




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    48 min
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