Leaders who prioritize humanity create workplaces where people feel valued and supported, fostering loyalty, innovation, and growth. In this episode, Edward DeAngelis, CEO of EDA Contractors, shares how a people-centric approach builds cultures rooted in safety, respect, and alignment with organizational values. When leaders serve their teams with intention, they unlock the full potential of their people—and their businesses. 0:37 Catching up with Chad & Stacey 5:34 What does EDA do? 7:36 Why did you start the business? 11:06 The importance of doing the right thing. 13:50 How & When should contractors find their purpose? 15:35 5-10 Years in Business 20:29 Creating an Organizational Shift in Your Business by Defining Your Purpose 21:48 Create a Consistent Culture Team Meeting 23:00 Define who you are as a company 26:00 Hurt & Used as Tools to People First 28:15 EDA Company Values 29:00 Funding Smile. Laugh. Enjoy Life. 30:37 Say Hi to Everyone 34:00 Providing Services to Your Team Leads to Better Services to Your Customer 36:29 If your charging more, show how your better. 45:50 What’s with the duck? Thank You to Our Sponsors: Well Built Construction Consulting https://www.wellbuiltconsulting.com/ Steel Toe Communications (Digital Marketing for Contractors) https://www.steeltoecommunications.com/ Katz Abosch (Tax, Audits and Accounting) https://www.katzabosch.com/ Lawrence Law (Legal Challenges for Contractors) https://lawrencelawllc.com/ Sandy Spring Bank https://www.sandyspringbank.com/ Genesis AEC (Full Service Architecture, Engineering, Construction in Life Sciences) https://www.genesisaec.com/ Marsh McLennan Agency https://www.marshmma.com/?utm_source=... Construction Links Network: https://constructionlinks.ca/ For additional episodes and information visit https://www.themorninghuddleconstruct... Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter for the latest updates. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s...