Executive leadership roles are challenging but rewarding. It’s a shift from being a player to being the coach. It’s about providing those who report to you with the help they need to do their jobs better. This responsibility is not for everyone, but if it’s your ambition, how can you skillfully navigate into an executive…
The success of a construction project depends on owners, designers, GCs and trade partners working together as a team. But with the divergence of ideas and information, how can we achieve a win-win environment for each project-delivery process? In this episode, we have Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, Director, Lean of McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., who will walk…
Many construction companies fail in their marketing efforts because of a wrong understanding of what marketing is all about. Marketing is not about slick websites, sweet logos, and cool videos. Marketing is about attracting and keeping customers, and it is the job of everyone in your organization. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk with…
Control is one thing that most construction business owners wish for. When you’re growing, things can sometimes get out of hand, and running your business becomes more taxing and stressful than ever. To make sure you’re on the right path when it comes to scaling your business, it’s important to lay the right foundations, doing…
Leadership is difficult. The work is endless, and you get constantly bombarded with problems left and right. Leadership is a responsibility. You have to carry the burden of making the decisions that impact your company, negatively or positively. In a recent coaching session with the President of a construction company, we discussed three issues that…
Productivity drives profitability. To achieve both, organizations must excel operationally. Technology and its implementation in company processes are essential for operational excellence. Positive change occurs when leaders are sold out to its importance and value, communicating it to their people both in the field and office. In this week’s podcast episode, I have a conversation…