What can you learn from the failures of one of the world’s oldest, largest and most successful construction companies? According to a recent Bloomberg article: “Last year was a tough one for the Swedish construction giant (Skanska), with operating income hit by project write-downs, goodwill impairments and restructuring charges totaling 3.1 billion…
Tim Hogan is the President of Bayside Interiors, an $80m subcontractor in Northern California that specializes in: – Metal stud framing – CAB Design – Architectural Specialties – Access Floors – Acoustical Ceilings Projects include: San Francisco 49ers stadium, the first Apple store in Manhattan, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland…
This episode covers: Why people get demoted The emotional cost of demotion How to help someone who has been demoted recover, and make a contribution to your company Why does someone get demoted? Incompetence Poor Decisions Lack of Compatibility The emotional cost of demotion Shame Resentment Fear How to help someone…
“Business has only two functions — marketing and innovation.” Peter Drucker Marketing is about creating and keeping customers Innovation concentrates on creating new levels of performance in one of three areas: people, product, and processes. Innovation is hard because it requires change and doesn’t always work; therefore it gets resisted. Angie Simon, President…
The benefits of planning: Think about what you are going to do, in advance, so that when you act you may act more effectively. Tap into the collective intelligence and wisdom of your team. Minimize risk and maximize the possibility of success. Take into account, and maximize the use of your resources…
I welcome Jeff Hoopes, Chairman and CEO of Swinerton Builders, back to the show to discuss his approach to leading a multi-billion dollar ESOP company, why the structure of his executive team encourages healthy conflict, and how Jeff is striving to leave a legacy of teaching his employees how to make money,…