S5:E#8: Leadership in Construction – A Fireside Chat with Ted C. Kennedy Award Winner Michael Loose

In this episode of Get the kNACk, host Sue Steele is joined by Michael Loose, the 2024 recipient of the Ted C. Kennedy Award, to discuss leadership in construction. Mike was honored with the Ted C. Kennedy Award for outstanding career achievement that has measurably improved the design and construction industry. He is a retired Vice Admiral and former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations in the U.S. Navy, as well as a former executive in the infrastructure construction sector. Mike shares key lessons learned throughout his career, offers thoughtful advice to young professionals, and discusses how to foster meaningful collaboration to move the industry forward. He emphasizes that true success in the industry ultimately comes down to character, integrity, ethics, and compassion—offering valuable insights into what it takes to be a genuine leader.