Episode 185-In this episode of The Build Zone Podcast, brought to you by DECCO, we sit down with Dr. Gretchen Gagel, a globally recognized leader, author, and advisor whose career has been dedicated to helping organizations achieve exceptional performance. From the boardroom to the classroom, Gretchen’s work has influenced countless executives and teams across industries — especially in engineering, construction, and infrastructure.

Gretchen brings a rare blend of academic insight and real-world experience. As the President and Managing Director of Greatness Consulting and an adjunct professor at the University of Denver, she’s passionate about building stronger leaders, smarter organizations, and more resilient workplaces.

In this conversation, we dive deep into topics like:

How great leaders inspire trust and alignment in uncertain times
The role of continuous learning in shaping innovative teams
Why culture and communication drive long-term success
Her take on the future of women in leadership and the built environment

Whether you’re a business owner, project manager, or future leader, this episode will leave you inspired to think bigger and lead better. Gretchen’s clarity, energy, and experience shine through every story she tells — and by the end, you’ll see leadership not just as a position, but as a practice.

🎧 Tune in to learn what it truly means to lead with purpose — and how you can start today.

Listen to the full episode here- https://www.abcma.org/Membership/The-Build-Zone-Podcast

Learn more about Dr. Gretchen Gagel: https://greatnessconsulting.com/about-gretchen/

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