Best Adam Word Gates Podcasts (2025)

In this episode Adam continues his study of trust with the third core of credibility from "The Speed of Trust " by Stephen M.R. Covey. If credibility is a tree, then "Capabilities" are the branches.By Adam Word Gates

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59 : Day 39 - The Speed of Trust, pt. 7 - 100 Days of Vulnerabiilty 7:11

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In this episode Adam continues his study of trust with the fourth core of credibility from "The Speed of Trust " by Stephen M.R. Covey. If credibility is a tree, then "Results" are the fruit.By Adam Word Gates

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56 : Meg Epstein - From L.A. to Nashville 1:11:26

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In this episode Adam interviews Meg Epstein; an award winning real estate developer from Nashville TN.By Adam Word Gates

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57 : HerStory in the Making - Nicki Marrone - AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series 42:04

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Nicki Marrone is a Managing Principle and 24 year veteran of Alamo Architects. This is Her Story.By Adam Word Gates

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"Taron Egerton" 55:28

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Be sure to shower with extra shampoo; we have Taron Egerton in the house this week. The land of plenty, the middle of nowhere, and how everyone’s home is their home. “You’re learning guys, you’re learning…” on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free tr…

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55 - Day 37 - The Speed of Trust, pt. 5 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:47

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In this episode Adam continues his study of trust with the second core of credibility from "The Speed of Trust " by Stephen M.R. Covey. If credibility is a tree, then "Intent" is the trunk.By Adam Word Gates

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54 : Day 36 - The Speed of Trust, pt. 4 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 9:38

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In this episode Adam continues his study of trust with the first core of credibility from "The Speed of Trust " by Stephen M.R. Covey. If credibility is a tree, then "Integrity" is the root system.By Adam Word Gates

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53 : Day 35 - The Speed of Trust, pt. 3 - 100 days of Vulnerabilty 6:40

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In this episode Adam continues his study of Trust with an over of chapter 2 in "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen M.R. Covey.By Adam Word Gates

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52 : Day 34 - The Speed of Trust, Pt. 2 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 9:54

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In this episode Adam continues his study of Trust with the rest of chapter 01 in "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen M.R. Covey.By Adam Word Gates

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51 : Day 33 - The Speed of Trust, Pt. 2 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:04

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In this episode Adam continues his study of Trust by sharing notes on Chapter 01 of "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen M.R. Covey.By Adam Word Gates

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49 : Day 31 - 30% Review - 100 Days of Vulnerability 9:29

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In this episode Adam offers thoughts about the 30% project milestone, and creates expectations for the days to come.By Adam Word Gates

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50 : Day 32 - The Speed of Trust, Pt. 1 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 6:23

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Day 32 - The Speed of Trust, Pt. 1 - 100 Days of Vulnerability In this episode Adam begins his study of Trust by jumping into "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen M.R. Covey.By Adam Word Gates

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"Stephen Graham" 1:05:42

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Grab your extra-icy Arnold Palmer… it’s Mr. Stephen Graham. Topics may include: Scouse, scavenger hunts, parachute pants, and the risk of pretension. So load up your Dopp kit, and as always, thank you for flying the friendly skies with Air SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week ear…

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48 : Day 30 - Sunburn - 100 Days of Vulnerability 0:50

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In this episode Adam doesn't say much because he is sunburned and too tired to think.By Adam Word Gates

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47 : Day 29 - A Fine Day - 100 Days of Vulnerability 5:18

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In this episode Adam shares a few details about a really great day.By Adam Word Gates

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46 : Day 28 - Vulnerability in Negotiations - 100 Days of Vulnerability 11:11

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In this episode Adam speaks about boundaries, scope creep, and a particular personality trait. (The episode is published a day late. The night before we got hung up on the Instagram post and forgot to publish the full podcast.)By Adam Word Gates

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45 : Day 27 - Feasibility - 100 Days of Vulnerability 9:11

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In this episode Adam shares a new development in a prospective project, and introduces the idea of a Pre-Design and Feasibility study.By Adam Word Gates

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44 : Day 26 - Anxiety is Ridiculous - 100 Days of Vulnerability 1:12

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In this episode Adam has very little to say about anxiety.By Adam Word Gates

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43 - Day 25 - A Project Proposal - 100 Days of Vulnerability 13:48

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In this episode I share a look into a project proposal I'm presenting later this week.By Adam Word Gates

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"RZA" 1:02:15

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Enter the 36 Chambers but grab your dash candle en route; it’s none other than The RZA. Wu Tang slang, the tongue as the sword, the first NFT, and the game of chess. Laughs rule everything around me, stream in the funny, hollers that fulfill, y’all… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-f…

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42 : Day 24 - Floating Thoughts - 100 Days of Vulnerability 13:03

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In this episode Adam shares some things he was thinking about while driving.By Adam Word Gates

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41 : Day 23 - Effort and Gratification - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:20

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In this episode Adam reflects on the different types of effort and gratification at the end of a construction project.By Adam Word Gates

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40 : Day 22 - Project Trust Methods - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:33

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In this episode Adam speaks off the cuff about project delivery methods, trust, and vulnerability.By Adam Word Gates

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39 : Day 21 - Project Delivery Methods Overview - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:34

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In this episode Adam reviews the main types of construction project delivery methods.By Adam Word Gates

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"RE-RELEASE: Sarah Silverman" 35:50

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The pod gets electric when surprise guest Sarah Silverman flies in to shock the guys with her charm, sass, and funny-bone. A stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and host of The Sarah Silverman Podcast, Sarah gets down and dirty with the guys, and Will gets a rapid Covid test. This episode was originally released on 11/30/2020. Subscribe to SiriusXM P…

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38 - Day 20 - 20% Review 6:32

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In this episode Adam reflects briefly on the first 20 days of this series, and sets expectations for the week ahead.By Adam Word Gates

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37 : Day 19 - Architects Services Pt. 2 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 7:28

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In this episode Adam (finally) dives into the Architects Services; describing what architects do and why he thinks typical contracts are flawed.By Adam Word Gates

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36 : Day 18 - Table of Articles - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:02

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In this episode Adam takes a few steps back to review the Table of Articles in the standard contract he is reviewing.By Adam Word Gates

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"Gordon Ramsay" 1:02:30

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Put your blindfold on, one teaspoon at a time: it’s Gordon Ramsay. Meat and 2 veg, a Trojan mouse, and the soup of the month. Bon appétit dans un tout nouvel épisode de SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.co…

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35 - Day 17 - Poolside - 100 Days of Vulnerability 3:59

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In this episode Adam begins to unpack what architects do in their scope of basic services.... but he was delightfully interrupted by friendly neighbors, so he'll gather these thoughts again tomorrow.By Adam Word Gates

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34 - Day 16 - Architect's Services Pt.1 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 14:19

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In this episode Adam continues to examine a standard design contract; focusing today on the first portion of the "Scope of Architects Services".By Adam Word Gates

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33 - Day 15 - Architect's Responsibilities - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:25

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In this episode Adam continues to examine a standard design contract; focusing today on the section entitled "Architect's Responsibilities"By Adam Word Gates

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32 : Day 14 - Angels in the Details - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:07

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In this episode Adam discusses the project description and initial information portions an example contract.By Adam Word Gates

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31 : Day 13 - You Know Who? - 100 Days of Vulnerability 5:30

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In this episode Adam discusses a bit about the importance of knowing who you're working with.By Adam Word Gates

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30 : Day 12 - Boilerplate - 100 Days of Vulnerability 5:10

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In this episode Adam begins looking at a boilerplate design services contract through the lenses of trust, relationships, and vulnerability.By Adam Word Gates

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29 : HerStory in the Making - Allison Lerma - AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series 1:06:47

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Allison Lerma is a senior architect at Overland Partners Architects, and the current Co-Chair of the Women in Architecture network. This is Her Story.By Adam Word Gates

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28 : Day 11 - 3D Glasses - 100 Days of Vulnerabiilty 4:54

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In this episode Adam shifts gears to begin looking at interpersonal systems in greater detail.By Adam Word Gates

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"Parker Posey" 56:00

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Grow out your summer cut, it’s our steward of the land: Ms. Parker Posey. Storymaking, mime skills, that liminal space, and a little butterfly outside. The laugh is the indicator that we got it… it’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on…

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27 : Day 10 - 10% Review - 100 Days of Vulnerability 9:09

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In this episode Adam reflects on the first 10 day of this series.By Adam Word Gates

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26 : Day 09 - Trust - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:52

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In this episode Adam wades into the topic of Trust to discover that it's quite deep, and will take some extra effort to understand.By Adam Word Gates

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25 : Day 08 - Lizard Suits - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:13

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In this episode Adam shares a bit about a cloudy day, and a touchy subject he's been mulling over.By Adam Word Gates

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24 : Day 07 - Values and Principles - 100 Days of Vulnerability 12:19

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In this episodes Adam mixes ideas from Dr. Brene Brown and Ray Dalio to consider what might be missing project project culture.By Adam Word Gates

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23 : Day 06 - That's My Job - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:20

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I this episode Adam considers how to inject daring leadership into a project, and what project role is in the best position to so. Guess who?By Adam Word Gates

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22 : Day 05 - A More Balanced View - 100 Days of Vulnerability 14:43

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In this episode Adam takes a more balanced view, weighing the discouraging and encouraging prospects of Daring Leadership.By Adam Word Gates

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21 : Day 04 - Do I Dare to Lead? - 100 Days of Vulnerability 9:37

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In this episode Adam explores concepts from Dr. Brene Brown's book, "Dare to Lead", and shares some thoughts on daring leadership in the built environment.By Adam Word Gates

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"Shane Gillis" 40:35

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Pad up your funny bones; it’s Shane Gillis. The ham gene, war history, workouts vs. naps, and serious movies with serious actors. There’s nothin’ lake about it… on another tickling episode of SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or …

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20 : Day 03 - Dr. Brown's 10 Guideposts - 100 Days of Vulnerability 21:42

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In this episode Adam reviews the table contents of "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Dr. Brene Brown, which outlines the 10 Guideposts to Wholehearted Living.By Adam Word Gates

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19 : Day 02 - Qualitative Inquiry - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:11

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In this episode Adam introduces the work of Dr. Brene Brown and its relevance on his work as an Architect.By Adam Word Gates

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18 : Day 01 - Introduction - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:55

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In this episode Adam introduces the 100 Days of Vulnerability series. A daily exercise for 100 days leading up to his 40th birthday.By Adam Word Gates