When you get appointed into new positions or get promoted to a new role, you may feel overwhelmed. Why is that? Weren’t you hired or promoted in the first place because of your capability? After getting off a call with one of my executive coaching clients, I decided to record this short video and talk…
One of the most dangerous things that a leader can say is “we’ve tried this before and it didn’t work.” It’s so crucial for an organization to have team members who are innovative enough to bring new ideas to the table. Especially if you’re someone who’s been inside the box for so long, it’s refreshing…
What does it take to execute an ESOP successfully? To get a clear perspective about this topic, I talk with Herb Sargent, the President and CEO of an ESOP, Sargent Corporation, a construction company based in Maine. This podcast addresses some of the following essential points: ● the importance of distinguishing your runway for ownership…
The General Contractor of the future will be successful based on their ability to identify, evaluate and implement new technologies. In 2017, computing power became sufficient to open up the doors for some of the toughest challenges in Construction to be addressed by software solutions. Billions of dollars of venture capital poured into tech start-up…
Incentive programs are powerful tools for motivating employees to deliver amazing results. But they also have the potential to encourage bad behaviors that are harmful to your company. What’s key is knowing how to create a well-structured program that aligns what your employee wants with what’s best for your company. Today’s episode is packed full…
A long term commitment to building relationships through networking will result in more sales. As a CEO or President, you play the main role in building your network and making sure the people in your organization continue to cultivate those relationships. My guest today is a construction company President and a tremendous networker. Austin Edwards…