
Blueprints
for Impact

Real Conversations. Proven Blueprints. Stronger Leadership.
Welcome to Leadership Blueprints, the podcast where mission-driven leadership meets real-world execution. Hosted by BJ Kraemer—West Point graduate, combat veteran, and CEO of mcfa—this show uncovers the strategies, stories, and principles behind successful leadership in business, the military, sports, and beyond. With insights from top performers and experienced changemakers, each episode offers actionable lessons to help you lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose—no matter the arena.
Episodes
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Start and Sustain a Successful Career in the AEC Industry
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Understanding the Infrastructure of Education with Luis Vildostegui, Senior Principal and Education Sector Leader at Stantec
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How to Connect with the Community You’re Serving with John Burke, Economic Vibrancy Manager for the City of Westminster, and Author of “RFP – Request For Personality, Win People, Win Projects.”
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How To Get More Sellers Selling with Jim Rogers, Co-Creator of Seller-Doer Academy and President of Unbridled Revenue, Inc.
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Diversity, Inclusion, and the Mastery of Execution with Dan Lester Sr., Director of Field Diversity, Inclusion, and Culture at Clayco
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The Value of Personal Expertise with Vince Campisi
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Making a Big Impact by Applying Expertise and Focusing on Communication to Protect Contract Fairness with Brian Perlberg
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Falling in Love with Solving Problems for the World with Nivi Sharma, CEO of Bridges to Prosperity
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Transitioning 30+ Years of Military Service into an Elevated Leadership Philosophy with Maj. Gen. Todd McCaffrey
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Fostering Growth and Developing Strategies That Work with Doug Reed, President and CEO of Meridian Associates
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Understanding How Education Makes a Company with Mike Meddock, Chief Development Officer/Principal at SME
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The Art of Problem Solving with Barbara White Bryson, Author of Creating a Culture of Predictable Outcomes: How Leadership, Collaboration, and Decision-Making Drive Architecture and Construction

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When you experience the mcfa culture a little longer, you see there’s much more beneath the surface. We are a no-nonsense organization that values and rewards self-starters.