EP 20: What Leadership Needs To Know About Empowering Young Talent with Delia Riggi of HNTB

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Building Better Futures

Infinite Consulting

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Welcome to the Building Better Futures podcast, where host Eric Hirani connects with visionary thought leaders who are building the future. Together they delve into what it takes to not only build companies and structures but how to inspire individuals to reach their full potential, creating the leaders of tomorrow. This is the show for you if you’re interested in: - Learning more about building and delivering iconic projects and companies - Cutting-edge innovation - Cultivating positive work cultures - Helping everyone reach their full potential - Creating exceptional teams Together we can create a ripple effect of positive change in our communities and society, one inspired individual at a time.

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EP 20: What Leadership Needs To Know About Empowering Young Talent with Delia Riggi of HNTB

Building Better Futures

37 minutes 26 seconds

4 months ago

EP 20: What Leadership Needs To Know About Empowering Young Talent with Delia Riggi of HNTB

We’re joined by Delia Riggi, Associate Vice President and Program Manager of HNTB. Delia shares her journey from growing up in a third-generation family business to managing major public infrastructure programs. She reflects on how early influences, demanding work experiences and community engagement have shaped her leadership style. Delia also underscores the value of mentorship, communication and industry participation for professionals at every stage of their careers.

Key Takeaways:

(04:10) Delia’s work history and how demanding roles early in a career can develop resilience.

(06:50) Cultural fit and mentorship opportunities are critical when evaluating new roles.

(08:47) Participating in professional organizations can accelerate career growth.

(12:49) Building community and peer networks is essential for long-term engagement.

(14:48) Developing a flexible skill set opens leadership pathways.

(20:06) Strong program management helps avoid costly project delays.

(24:02) Career milestones are often achieved through clear goal-setting and mentorship.

(32:14) Communication is a key leadership skill that must be continuously refined.

Resources Mentioned:

Delia Riggi

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deliakriggi/

HNTB | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hntb/

HNTB | Website

http://www.hntb.com/

New York Building Congress

https://buildingcongress.com/

Professional Women in Construction (PWC)

https://www.pwcusa.org/

WTS International

https://www.wtsinternational.org/

“Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40102.Blink

“Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell

https://www.amazon.com/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell/dp/0316017930

“Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated” by Keith Ferrazzi

https://www.amazon.com/Never-Eat-Alone-Expanded-Updated/dp/0385346654

“Think Again” by Adam Grant

https://adamgrant.net/book/think-again/

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