Take ownership of failure in your own mind but fail to do so publicly. Bosses often get away with pretending a failure never happened and emitting nonverbal signals that a topic is off limits...

... many construction firm owners are reluctant to be fully trusting and transparent with their workforce—particularly when it comes to finances.

So, what might a second act look like for a construction veteran? The possibilities are as varied as our passions and skills...

As a leader in your business, it’s your job to evaluate your high-potential employees on these 3 criteria before inciting them into a more advanced role. Unfortunately, all 3 aren’t always there...

As small contractors grow into mid-sized ones, to me this is the most important time to create at least some dedicated estimating staff.... you must either have estimators who enjoy developing relationships...

The first step of maintaining a steady backlog is as simple as a) setting a target backlog based on your business’s strategic goals, b) measuring backlog on your financial reports, and c) distributing up-to-date backlog data...

Construction executives often overestimate their company's capabilities or underestimate project risks. This can result in decisions to take on projects beyond the company’s expertise...

The best thing to do when you get invited to bid a project by someone you don’t know is simple. Get to know them.

Sometimes it comes down to a leader who isn’t listening (which sucks, by the way), but more often it comes down to the fact that you’re new in the position...

… I want one thing to be clear: probably the greatest difference between an amateur salesperson and a professional is that professionals never sell.

As work-life balance becomes increasingly essential, flexible work arrangements can be a significant differentiator in retaining talent.

I’ve noticed that new leaders put an unnecessary pressure on themselves to be perfect. Instead of giving themselves grace, they are extremely anxious about doing everything...

While some roles within construction companies adapted to remote work, this shift has highlighted a growing disparity between those whose responsibilities can be performed away from an office environment and those whose roles necessitate their physical presence...

Continuous learning is not just a buzzword; it is a vital component of a thriving construction ecosystem.

Companies prioritizing employee satisfaction see a ripple effect: happy workers lead to satisfied clients…

For some, working long hours doesn’t deplete energy, but being overwhelmed by too many responsibilities and action items sets them in a negative spin of stress that eventually leads to a deep burnout. Even the hardest workers can burn out…

When a coach asks the right questions, it prompts the coachee to explore their own experiences, beliefs, and motivations. This process of causing introspection is more effective at creating learning that is sustained…

Getting help should not be an option. Great teams win together. We love our top performers, and there’s nothing that will stop them from pursuing a higher level of performance from themselves…