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 Riggihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/deliakriggi/HNTB | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hntb/HNTB | Websitehttp://www.hntb.com/New York Building Congresshttps://buildingcongress.com/Professional Women in Construction (PWC)https://www.pwcusa.org/WTS Internationalhttps://www.wtsinternational.org/“Blink” by Malcolm Gladwellhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40102.Blink“Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwellhttps://www.amazon.com/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell/dp/0316017930“Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated” by Keith Ferrazzihttps://www.amazon.com/Never-Eat-Alone-Expanded-Updated/dp/0385346654“Think Again” by Adam Granthttps://adamgrant.net/book/think-again/Thanks for listening to the “Building Better Futures” podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations.#PeopleDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #AECpodcast

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