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The Power of Giving Employees Freedom: How It Boosts Productivity, Retention, and Success
A more engaged workforce means fewer people quitting, which saves companies money and disruption. Studies show that businesses prioritizing employee engagement see better profits, higher revenue, and…
Honing Your Hiring Process
The key to consistent hiring success is having a process—one you can trust and refine over time.
A (not boring) way to be a better Executive
Every time you create, you express yourself deeply—no matter what it is that you’re creating.
The Power of Core Values
Successful construction companies understand that core values are not mere decorations but the foundation for every decision…
Managing by Principles and Processes
In short, too many leadership teams manage through rules and authority…
Customer Service
For your people to be all-in on creating the amazing experience your customers deserve, they must be all-in on you (leadership), their team, and the company…
Why - and how - to ignore nasty emails
If you are able to respond professionally and keep your team focused, you will avoid problems, prove that you are not like other contractors, and everyone will be a lot happier.
Succession Planning for the Baby Boomer Retirement Wave: Strategies for Success
The retirement of Baby Boomers is reshaping the workforce in the building construction industry, presenting unique challenges for management and jobsite operations. ADP predicts that approximately 41% of the current construction workforce is expected to retire…
People aren’t Projects – Manage Accordingly
Great people managers are somewhat rare. I’ve had many discussions with people smarter than me about whether these folks are born or made. This is an important thing to consider as if they’re born…
Being a Leader Worth Following
Through deep care for others, you are able to sense their thoughts and emotions so you can best understand what they’re going through. Without empathy, it’s extremely difficult to motivate others…
Build a Value Culture
“If everyone was the same price, who would you work with and why?” I’ve watched this question work wonders in helping buyers discover that they sincerely value a particular company…
Passing the Torch: Lessons from My 40 Years in Construction Business Development
The pace of work today is drastically different from when I started. Technology has sped up communication, with emails, texts, and digital documents making things more efficient. However, this speed can also lead to errors…
Building the Future, One Leader at a Time
I am dedicated to building the foundation for the future of your construction business by being a resource for the next generation of leaders.
Leaving a Lasting Impact: Building a Positive Industry Reputation
Building a positive reputation in the construction industry requires dedication, integrity, and a commitment to excellence and the broader industry. By focusing on quality, prioritizing relationships, mentoring others, and contributing to the community, you can leave a lasting impact…
Transparency in Contract Negotiations
Subcontractors and GCs must engage in open discussions about realistic project outcomes and potential challenges to avoid costly misunderstandings…
Should you find a mentor?
If you have ever wondered if you should find a mentor, try asking yourself these 4 questions to determine if it would be worth your time.
Start Being a Better Leader
Smart jerks can get promoted, but they make terrible leaders. And terrible leaders break cultures and make good people question if they want to stay. Meanwhile, good people are your company’s most important asset.
Overcoming Fear
If you want to overcome fear, the first thing you have to do is address it head on: you must admit that you’re scared.
People aren’t Projects - Manage Accordingly
Once a people manager becomes the master of their own emotions, they must learn to recognize the emotional state of others and be strategic about intentionally eliciting the ideal emotions...
3 Keys to Applying Feedback
...the employees who take feedback and actually do something about it are the ones climbing through their organizations.