Videos

March 24, 2024

What moves the needle?

Performance is peculiar in that there are lots of ways to to drive results, especially when you are leading a team. Bring your experience and your note pad to the conversation with the #NoBStribe on Saturday cuz we gonna be talking about strengths, weaknesses and team dynamics.

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March 24, 2024

How to make a creators day awesome!

Lets talk about the impact of acknowledging and appreciating content creators in real life as in beyond likes, comments, and shares. Personal stories about how a creator's work has influenced someone's thinking or encouraged them to be more vulnerable have a profound effect. Let creators know how their content impacts…

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March 22, 2024

Strength, Balance, and Community: Mayra Martinez's Journey Through Adversity in the Electrical In...

Mayra Martinez's story isn't just about overcoming obstacles; it's a beacon of hope that illuminates the strength of the human spirit. Join us on an emotional journey with the tenacious founder of M-squared Talent Solutions, as she shares her battle with the mysterious ailment, porphyria, and how it reshaped her…

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March 19, 2024

Who’s script are you living #lifelessons

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March 17, 2024

Dealing with Defensive Behavior

Heres a though for managers, leaders, and supervisors on how to handle defensive responses from individuals. Dont assume they are defensive and avoid accusatory language, instead ask open-ended questions to help the person open up. Disagreements as an opportunity for further discussion. Let me know your own strategies for managing…

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March 13, 2024

When your reputation betrays you #lifelessons

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March 11, 2024

How to keep the feedback faucet open

Lets talk about the importance of being open to feedback for personal growth. My defensive reaction to feedback caused friends and colleagues to withhold their perspectives. This behavior not only impacted personal relationships but was also detrimental in my professional life, because i was not being receptive to constructive criticism.…

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March 10, 2024

How to Celebrate your Birthday

For some Birthdays are a big deal that bleed into weeks. For others Birthdays are a nuisance and disruptive. Join us on Saturday for a special birthday celebration and a discussion around your celebration preferences.

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March 8, 2024

Leading with Empathy and Assertiveness in the Construction World with Matt Ohley

This conversation focuses on the profound self-realizations Matt Ohely experienced during a period of solitude. Matt reveals his struggles with low self-worth, shame, and the negative behaviors that stemmed from these feelings. He highlights the important role of therapy, and the impact of emotional neglect during childhood. Matt and the…

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March 8, 2024

Embracing Authenticity and Compassionate Leadership: A Heart-to-Heart with Matt Ohley

Have you ever stood at a crossroads in life, wondering how to forge a path to genuine self-acceptance and leadership? Join us as our guest Matt Ohley shares his remarkable journey through solitude and introspection, unraveling the complexities of emotional growth and the pursuit of an authentic self. Our conversation…

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March 6, 2024

March 2024 Vid Letter: What Happened in February and What's to Come in March

Lets celebrate the exciting things that happened in February and the upcoming events in March. Check out the Major announcement of the interactive microlearning experience on March 22nd intended to awaken the power of virtual sweat equity improvement, and my appearance at the Hanson Wade conference on operational excellence in…

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March 5, 2024

We are in Construction… #communication

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March 3, 2024

Avoid these 3 energy drains

The three major energy drains—complaining, hating on people and suppressing one's individuality— are harmful. Its super easy to fall into the patterns of complaining about stuff or negatively judging others, but spending any time here is unproductive. The worst one for me is suppressing my own 'shine' it is exhausting,…

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March 3, 2024

Leading with intensity #construction

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March 2, 2024

My only rule #lifelessons

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March 1, 2024

What defines a true man? #lifelessons

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March 1, 2024

From Armor to Authenticity: Matt Ohley's Journey to Mental Wellness

Want to hear my open and raw conversation with Matt Oley, discussing our paths in the construction industry, navigating mental wellness, and the importance of mindfulness and meditation. We share our experiences and struggles with addiction, and how our paths have led them to a life of fulfillment. The conversation…

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Feb. 29, 2024

Journey of Transformation: Construction & Meditation

Want to hear my open and raw conversation with Matt Oley, discussing our paths in the construction industry, navigating mental wellness, and the importance of mindfulness and meditation. We share our experiences and struggles with addiction, and how our paths have led them to a life of fulfillment. The conversation…

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Feb. 28, 2024

How to Cultivate & Maintain Trust

There seems to be 2 schools of thought around trust: - You gotta earn it - You gotta give it Join the #NoBStribe on Saturday for a discussion around trust. Are you an team earn it or team give it?

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Feb. 26, 2024

Quitting or Persevering? Life Lessons from the hood

Chuy talks about the life lessons he learned about perseverance or quitting. Reflecting on experiences from his community, including ones like his 'Primo', who succeed despite challenges and others who got stuck, he explores the question of when to quit and when to continue. He mentions the discomfort and inconvenience…

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Feb. 25, 2024

What’s your story of triumph #podcast

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Feb. 24, 2024

Planning for Construction Trades #training

I chose the trades because I didnt want to touch a computer, I didnt want to read books, and I didnt want to write papers. But when I hit the foreman position, I had to do that dreaded paper work👎 and getting my plan out of my head made a…

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Feb. 21, 2024

Leadership and Overcoming Adversity: Interview with Dr. Giovanna Brasfield

In the second part of my conversation with Dr. Giovanna Brasfield, we discuss the importance of credibility for aspiring leaders and how to maintain it. A significant topic of the discussion revolves around the concept of 'stinking thinking' which Dr. G seeks to remove. She emphasizes the importance of positivity…

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Feb. 21, 2024

Mastering the Art of Leadership: Reframing Challenges, Building Tribes, and Embracing Wellness wi...

Navigating life's ups and downs with grace and poise is a skill that many aspire to, but few have mastered like our guest, Dr. G. In our heartfelt conversation, she delves into the art of maintaining credibility as an emerging leader, emphasizing the significance of a positive mindset. Through candid…

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