S02 E08 – Swinerton’s Jesse Jones and DroneDeploy’s Matt Daly on Resisting the Temptation of Shiny New Construction Tools

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We’ve turned intuition into a buzzword—flattened it into a slogan, a gut feeling, or a vague whisper we don’t always know how to hear. But what if intuition is so much more? What if it's one of the most powerful tools we have—and we’ve just forgotten how to use it? In this episode, I’m joined by Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir , Icelandic thought leader, filmmaker, and author of InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times . Hrund has spent over 20 years studying and teaching the science and art of intuition through her TED Talk, Netflix documentary (InnSæi: The Power of Intuition), and global work on leadership, innovation, and inner knowing. Together, we explore what intuition really is (hint: not woo-woo), how to cultivate it in a culture obsessed with logic and overthinking, and why your ability to listen to yourself might be the most essential skill you can develop. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why we’ve misunderstood intuition—and how to reclaim it ✅ Practical ways to strengthen your intuitive muscle ✅ What Icelandic wisdom teaches us about inner knowing ✅ How to use intuition during uncertainty and decision-making ✅ Why trusting yourself is an act of rebellion (and power) Intuition isn’t magic—it’s a deep, internal guidance system that already exists inside you. The question is: are you listening? Connect with Hrund: Website: www.hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com TedTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/hrund_gunnsteinsdottir_listen_to_your_intuition_it_can_help_you_navigate_the_future?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Newsletter: https://hrundgunnsteinsdottir.com/blog/ LI: www.linkedin.com/in/hrundgunnsteinsdottir IG: https://www.instagram.com/hrundgunnsteinsdottir/ Book: InnSæi: Icelandic Wisdom for Turbulent Times Related Podcast Episodes: How To Breathe: Breathwork, Intuition and Flow State with Francesca Sipma | 267 VI4P - Know Who You Are (Chapter 4) Gentleness: Cultivating Compassion for Yourself and Others with Courtney Carver | 282 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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It’s easy to get distracted by shiny new tools on the market…

But to drive the best outcomes for your project, you need to first focus on the problem – and only then ask yourself whether the answer is a new tool, a better process or both.

In the latest episode of Built Different, co-hosts Grant Hagen and Brian Vizarreta sit down with Jesse Jones, Emerging Technologies Manager at Swinerton, and Matt Daly, General Manager at DroneDeploy, to discuss how to innovate from the ground up and why a problem-centric approach will help you find the best solution for your job.

Swinerton is a commercial construction company with over 135 years of experience behind them. Since their founding, Swinerton’s rich culture of innovation has helped them become a premiere builder in the U.S.

This episode was recorded live at Groundbreak 2022.

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S02 E08 – Swinerton’s Jesse Jones and DroneDeploy’s Matt Daly on Resisting the Temptation of Shiny New Construction Tools

Built Different

published 2 years ago

MP3•Episode home

It’s easy to get distracted by shiny new tools on the market…

But to drive the best outcomes for your project, you need to first focus on the problem – and only then ask yourself whether the answer is a new tool, a better process or both.

This episode was recorded live at Groundbreak 2022.

53 episodes

#Tech #Construction #Project Contractor #Structionsite #Construction Firm #Construction Industry #Construction Experts #DroneDeploy & StructionSite

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