Leadership Blueprints

We're going to do things a little differently and speak to the younger generation: Avery Kraemer, Trey Kraemer, and Daniel Wits - BJ's daughter, son, and nephew. 
 
Avery, Trey, and Daniel all describe what their parents do for work before giving us their own definitions of leadership and what it means to be a good leader. We discover what they like and dislike in the people they look up to and why leaders need to be both strict and easygoing. 
 
Be sure to listen closely for a hidden BJ Masterclass in parenting! Thanks for listening!
 
Key Points From This Episode:
•   Avery’s definition of a leader and her list of qualities that every good boss needs to have. 
•   Reminiscing on a moment when Avery saw herself as a leader. 
•   Daniel and Trey describe good leadership. 
•   What they love and dislike most about the people they look up to as leaders. 
•   Why good leaders are both strict and easygoing.  
 
Quotes:
“I think everybody is drawn to help other people and building a career helping other people seems very attractive.” — BJ Kraemer
 
“We need to tie our work back to the people and how it serves people.” — BJ Kraemer
 
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Inspiring People & Places Podcast
MCFA
MCFA Careers
BJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

What is 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 architecture, engineering, construction, and development industry. With a blend of interviews with national industry leaders and solo episodes filled with stories, tips, and lessons, Leadership Blueprints is your weekly source of inspiration and practical advice. By tuning in, you will learn how to challenge conventional processes, enhance team performance, and manage projects more effectively, paving the way for innovation and success in the built environment. Join BJ each week for a deep dive into the strategies and mindsets that drive real change and lead to real results.