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Building a well balanced construction company
As an employee, it can be hard to let your guard down when you’ve dealt with bad leaders who push you to the brink of burnout…
Time Tracking: A Strategic Tool for Construction Success
Analyzing historical time data on task durations allows for the refinement of bidding skills and improved accuracy in proposals, ultimately enhancing professional credibility…
How to Love the Deal You Cut
What these contractors must realize, however, is that the resentment they feel toward their customers is not helping them to prosper. Instead, the sour feelings they carry into the project translate into…
6 Tips for Selling Work (and how to make more money)
Unless you’re doing a lot of small, service-type contracts, in construction, you’re not going to “win” many projects…
The Power of Presence
Being present as a mentor isn't just about physical proximity; it's about bringing your whole self to the interaction…
Strategic Planning: 3 Phases of Construction Business Success.
…setting clear goals and gaining an objective view of your business’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats can help you protect and grow your business despite inevitable challenges.
Great contractors don’t fight change. They embrace it.
…if you want to create change in your organization, you need to help your people see that you are not there to judge them and that they should not judge themselves.
Unlocking Your Emotional Intelligence
…leaders who can recognize their emotions as they happen and have the self-control to manage them under pressure will flourish.
Contractor Strategies for Thriving in High-Interest Environments
I’ve found that firms that follow four simple rules can capitalize on the ever-changing business environment rather than being victimized by it…
Designing your Team for Success
…You can’t design an org chart that doesn’t make any sense from an operational perspective… If you do, you’ll design an organizational structure that doesn’t make any sense…
Well Built: How the Top 2% of Construction Contractors Create Superior Value, Profits, and Excellence
Read the first chapter of my new book, Well Built!
The Value of Patience: A Veteran’s Perspective on Guiding the Next Generation
Patience is not merely about tolerating different communication styles or approaches; it's about actively seeking to understand the younger perspective.
Make Yourself Replaceable
Before you can replace yourself, you need to understand where you’re going.
Assuming Good Intentions: A Simple Mindset with Powerful Benefits
Assuming goodwill creates a foundation of trust that allows relationships to strengthen and communications to flow more openly…
You’re Either Growing or Dying
From my experience, the risks and discomfort of maintaining the status quo often outweigh those of pursuing positive change. Moreover, choosing not to improve can erode the sense of accomplishment and pride…
Stop being treated like the enemy
It’s shocking to me how any Contractors expect to be treated like the enemy, so they just accept it…
How Resilient Are You? A Critical Reflection
In the construction world, change is the only constant. From evolving building codes and regulations to shifting client demands and market trends, the ability to adapt is crucial. Resilient individuals not only accept change but also embrace it…
Engaging the Workforce
When your business embodies your values, your culture will drive project success and cultivate a sense of purpose, achievement, and growth among your employees…
Reflections from a vacation well spent
With time to unplug came time for deep reflection. There are 4 reflections specifically that summarize how I felt as I flew home, and I would like to share them with you now.
Building Strong Relationships Through One-to-Ones
While tending to daily emergencies is crucial, neglecting proactive communication can severely hamper employee engagement and development over the long run. In these times when finding and keeping quality people is so challenging…