Making His Own Name

Judy Liu pivoted from childhood architectural dreams to a closely related engineering discipline--paving the path for her career in academia and, eventually, an AISC Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Urban living has shaped architect Ho-gyeum Kim since his childhood, and his experience in New York sparked an award-winning design concept. 

Fraser Reid did not envision becoming a sustainability champion when he began his structural engineering career, but he has flourished in that space and found an industry niche where he's comfortable. 

Ken Sanders has led a long and distinguished career, holding leadership positions at several iconic firms, including ZGF and Gensler. Since retiring in 2018, Ken continues to support the industry by serving on various boards, by teaching at DesignIntelligence Learning, and most r ... Show More

In this episode, Karim shares how, after graduating from Imperial College and starting his first job in aerospace engineering, he found himself far from where he imagined he would be—in his career, relationships, and personal growth. He takes us through the moment he realized and ... Show More

The immunologist Andrew George is Professor Emeritus at Imperial College London. In addition to his immunological research, Andrew plays a leading role in developing policy around ethical conduct and regulation of research. He has held many senior positions in universities and th ... Show More

In this episode of Leadership Launchpad, guest Omar Halabieh, Director of Technology for Amazon Payment Services, shares insights from his leadership journey with over 20 years of experience in the tech industry. The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by new people m ... Show More

While Offa was an effective leader in Mercia during his life, his dynastic purge was a disaster. Looking at what followed, it appears that he heavily targeted extended members of his own family. Now this placed his immediate family in a very good position to pursue power… and we ... Show More

Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a verb that requires action, says youth empowerment advocate Mohan Sivaloganathan. Drawing on his experience as the CEO of a nonprofit, he shares surprising lessons on adaptability and accountability, showing why truly effective leaders listen to th ... Show More

This week’s guest is David Marquez, executive director of Economic and Community Development for Bexar County, a longtime leader in economic development and advanced manufacturing, including cross-border auto manufacturing, for the county. Marquez oversaw the building and funding ... Show More

Eight years ago, Daniel Day-Lewis announced he was retired from acting. He offered no further comment. Retirement notwithstanding, the three-time winner of the Oscar for Best Actor stars in a new movie, out this week. He plays a man who long ago left the world he once knew – and ... Show More

He's been at his company for many years and has worked his way up from an entry-level position to a director role. Now, he wants to get to the next level in his career, but he feels stuck and unsure of himself. Host Muriel Wilkins coaches this leader on how to regain his confiden ... Show More