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Stop Gossip Before it Starts
Culture is shaped by what leaders tolerate. If you tolerate gossip, you’re encouraging it.
We All Have Biases - Just Don’t Let Them Control Your Business
If you don’t learn to recognize your thoughtless patterns and the heuristics behind them, you may fail to take advantage of a host of opportunities to create a better result.
Simple is Smart
Working “on” your business is an exciting prospect, but avoid this common mistake.
From Doer to Developer in Construction Leadership
Delegation isn’t about doing less—it’s about leading better.
The Best Leaders Are Curious
Pretending to know everything isn’t leadership—it’s ego. And ego will stall your growth faster than anything else.
The Best Contractors Are Never Satisfied — That’s Why They Stay the Best
What separates the top 2% isn’t just operational discipline or financial savvy… it’s the relentless pursuit of better.
Why Does Your Business Exist?
Your core purpose is the foundation of your strategy—it’s not what you do, but why you exist. When you lead with purpose, every decision becomes clearer, every message sharper, and your business begins to stand for something more. If you can answer why you exist, you’re already ahead of the pack.
Mental Muscle: What Construction Leaders Can Learn from Pro Athletes
High-performing field leaders have more in common with athletes than you'd think. Both operate under intense pressure, adapt to unpredictable conditions, and rely on resilience just as much as skill. At Well Built, we believe it's time to train the mental side of construction leadership—focus, recovery, mindset, and reflection are the disciplines that keep teams steady and strong.
Profitability then People
Bonuses, raises, and perks aren’t entitlements—they’re rewards for helping the business win.
If You Want Accountability, Start With Clarity
Accountability doesn’t come from pressure. It comes from clarity. If your expectations are vague, don’t be surprised when the results are, too.
The Construction Company of the Future
The construction company of the future knows its worth, takes care of its people, invests in bold ideas, and dares to be different—and that’s exactly why it wins.
What They Don’t Teach You About Leadership in the Trailer
In construction, the best leadership lessons aren’t taught. They’re lived. And if you’re living them well, the crew notices. They follow not because they have to, but because they want to.
Are You Bidding Too Much?
Bidding more work doesn’t guarantee better results. This article explores why many contractors feel stuck in the low-bid grind—and how clarity, discipline, and relationship-building can shift the focus from chasing volume to winning the right work at the right margin.
Make Time for One-to-Ones
Avoiding one-to-ones might save time in the short term, but it costs you in trust, alignment, and team performance. In this piece, we break down how short, consistent check-ins can uncover issues early, strengthen relationships, and help your people grow. If you want to lead with impact, don’t just manage—show up.
Taking Initiative
If there’s one thing I’ve seen over and over again in this industry, it’s that the people who take initiative tend to stand out. They are often tapped for opportunities. They earn trust with their leaders, and over time, they become the go-to person.
3 Simple Principles to Succeed as a New Manager
Earlier this month, I spoke to a 20-something Estimating Manager who aced the numbers but froze when it came to leading people. She wasn’t sure how to get buy-in, hold her team accountable, or even know if folks wanted to follow her—and the anxiety was real. The good news? Three foundational practices—caring about your people, being authentically you, and simply doing your best—will help any new leader turn that fear into genuine confidence and start building a team that thrives.
Turn Your Foremen Into Coaches — Not Just Taskmasters
Picture a foreman’s morning huddle: safety talk, schedule review, then straight into work. Efficient? Yes. Missed opportunity? Absolutely. When foremen don’t coach—asking questions, sharing the “why,” and spotting rising stars—we sacrifice retention, morale, and the next generation of trades. Learn how tiny leadership moments throughout the day build trust, grow confidence, and equip your crew for long-term success.
Running a Construction Business Is a Team Sport
Imagine showing up on game day with no playbook, no roles, and no plan—just talent and good intentions. That’s what running projects without clear systems feels like: blown assignments, missed opportunities, and a scoreboard that never tells the whole story. To win long-term, you need defined roles, repeatable workflows, real-time tracking, and a culture that rallies the whole crew when the pressure’s on.
Recognition Isn’t Optional
When effort goes unnoticed, performance dips, initiative fades—and eventually, good people move on. Recognition isn’t pizza parties or swag—it’s timely, specific acknowledgment linked directly to results, and it’s the leadership tool that keeps your team motivated, engaged, and pushing forward every day.
Self-Advocacy Without Ego
When Fulton Cure found himself drowning in responsibilities and too proud to ask for help, his Senior PM’s blunt reminder—“You waited until you were burned out to speak up”—became a turning point. In Self-Advocacy Without Ego, Fulton shows how owning your value and communicating needs clearly (without drama or defensiveness) builds trust, speeds growth, and keeps you from hitting the breaking point. Discover the simple habits that turn respectful honesty into a powerful leadership skill.