S3E7: Do creatives even belong in technical fields? With Alex Szukalski

We’ve been told for years that you’re either creative or technical. But what if the most valuable people — and the most transformative work — sit right in the middle?

In this episode, we speak with Alex Szukalski, a senior leader in construction and author of What’s a Creative Doing in Construction?, about how creativity shows up in the most unexpected places — and why today’s technical fields need imaginative thinkers more than ever.

💡 Creativity in construction isn’t soft — it’s strategic.

🎯Being creative and technical isn’t a contradiction — it’s a superpower.

🧠 You can’t unlock innovation without psychological safety.

🤖 AI can’t replace lived huma ...