Videos

March 12, 2022

Earning Buy in from the Field

Jesse Hernandez talks about sweat equity improvement. This suped up version of time & motion studies helped him and other construction leaders learn how to get buy in from trade partners. He shares how he has followed a similar path of Lean consultants and coaches and now operates to better…

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March 7, 2022

Smiles in the streets

how do you explore a new city? What is that private thing you do that makes you smile and appreciate where you are? Traveling for business or leisure how do you take in the city? For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at:…

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March 2, 2022

Back Stage Pass Brad Andersen

For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System, Lean Construction, 8 Wastes, Visual Management, Daily Huddles, PPC, A3 thinking, Problem Solving, Construction Change Makers, Gemba or 5s check out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GLOREN5ORFT8aUHo81YRcP For Interviews with…

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March 2, 2022

Avoiding Job Site Conflict & Leadership Development for Tradespeople with Brad Anderson

What are the best ways to avoid job site conflict? Why is it important to invest in your employees? What if there was a leadership and professional development course created by tradespeople for tradespeople? Well, get ready because this week’s guest has tons of insights on job site management and…

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Feb. 27, 2022

LinkedIn experts are people too

Posting content, be authentic, study, plan all theses things are out there for people to digest in preparation for getting their voice out there. I studied this too and the one thing I know is none of it matters if you dont post. For some thoughts intended to inspire your…

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Feb. 24, 2022

Avoiding Job Site Conflict, Investing in Your Employees, & Leadership Development for Tradespeopl...

What are the best ways to avoid job site conflict? Why is it important to invest in your employees? What if there was a leadership and professional development course created by tradespeople for tradespeople? Well, get ready because this week’s guest has tons of insights on job site management and…

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Feb. 20, 2022

Monumental experiences

This hug is sparked by a skyscraper in New York City. On our lifes path there are many monuments along the way some are made of steel, stone, and concrete. Others are in the form of mentors, advisors, and experiences. What are the monuments in your life? For some thoughts…

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Feb. 13, 2022

What do your reactions say about you?

For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System, Lean Construction, 8 Wastes, Visual Management, Daily Huddles, PPC, A3 thinking, Problem Solving, Construction Change Makers, Gemba or 5s check out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GLOREN5ORFT8aUHo81YRcP For Interviews with…

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Feb. 13, 2022

Backstage Pass with The Laying Foundations crew

For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System, Lean Construction, 8 Wastes, Visual Management, Daily Huddles, PPC, A3 thinking, Problem Solving, Construction Change Makers, Gemba or 5s check out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GLOREN5ORFT8aUHo81YRcP For Interviews with…

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Feb. 9, 2022

Laying the Foundation for a Meaningful Life and Career with Walker Lott and Davis Hambrick

We need to bring love and meaning back into the construction industry. Like a relationship, if your life and your career are built on a strong foundation of love, care, and compassion, it’s going to take something tremendous to tear you down. So, how can we start pouring these elements…

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Feb. 9, 2022

Christopher Brenchley Backstage pass

For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System, Lean Construction, 8 Wastes, Visual Management, Daily Huddles, PPC, A3 thinking, Problem Solving, Construction Change Makers, Gemba or 5s check out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GLOREN5ORFT8aUHo81YRcP For Interviews with…

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Feb. 9, 2022

How to Support and Grow the Trades Workforce with Christopher Brenchley of Rock the Trades

Although there’s an immense lack of skilled tradespeople, there’s still tremendous investment going into our nation’s infrastructure. It’s great that the US has the money to improve infrastructure, but if you don’t have the people to do the work, it can’t be done. That’s why Rock the Trades was born.…

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Feb. 9, 2022

Laying the Foundation for a Meaningful Life and Career with Walker Lott and Davis Hambrick

We need to bring love and meaning back into the construction industry. Like a relationship, if your life and your career are built on a strong foundation of love, care, and compassion, it’s going to take something tremendous to tear you down. So, how can we start pouring these elements…

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Feb. 7, 2022

Vanity & Status are blinding

We have indulged in the missteps of many a celebrity as they were consumed by fame. Are we immune? How do you stay grounded? For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System, Lean…

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Feb. 2, 2022

Is there white collar work without blue collar workers?

Christopher Brenchley with Rock The Trades drops this beauty on us. The skilled craft workers are a large contributor to our every day comforts. They have the tools, knowledge and grit to continue serving on a daily basis. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday…

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Jan. 30, 2022

Cut through the noise

For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System, Lean Construction, 8 Wastes, Visual Management, Daily Huddles, PPC, A3 thinking, Problem Solving, Construction Change Makers, Gemba or 5s check out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GLOREN5ORFT8aUHo81YRcP For Interviews with…

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Jan. 27, 2022

How to Support and Grow the Trades Workforce with Christopher Brenchley of Rock the Trades

Although there’s an immense lack of skilled tradespeople, there’s still tremendous investment going into our nation’s infrastructure. It’s great that the US has the money to improve infrastructure, but if you don’t have the people to do the work, it can’t be done. That’s why Rock the Trades was born.…

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Jan. 23, 2022

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For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System, Lean Construction, 8 Wastes, Visual Management, Daily Huddles, PPC, A3 thinking, Problem Solving, Construction Change Makers, Gemba or 5s check out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GLOREN5ORFT8aUHo81YRcP For Interviews with…

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Jan. 22, 2022

Our purpose here on this rock

Our purpose while we are walking on this planet is to share our gifts and talents. Barbie the Welder inspires this thought from Jesse Hernandez. Both of these individuals are advocates for the skilled trades and entrepreneurs who have an uplifting message to share with the world. For some thoughts…

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Jan. 17, 2022

What behavior do your leaders display?

Buy in, Culture, Candid Feedback, Collaboration, Initiative, Decision Making, and the list goes on. These are the characteristics and behaviors managers whine about their people not having, but do these managers create the conditions that supports these behaviors. What are you doing to help your managers evolve into leaders? For…

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Jan. 16, 2022

What does business have to do with Art - Barbie the Welder

{LnM Backstage Pass] Barbie shares how she discovered the value of having a business mindset and that helped her fulfill her dream of being a full time artist.. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The…

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Jan. 14, 2022

Bob Baker Backstage Pass

#careeradvice #confession #lifelesson

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Jan. 14, 2022

Jake Harrell Backstage pass

For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System, Lean Construction, 8 Wastes, Visual Management, Daily Huddles, PPC, A3 thinking, Problem Solving, Construction Change Makers, Gemba or 5s check out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GLOREN5ORFT8aUHo81YRcP For Interviews with…

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Jan. 13, 2022

How to Not Be a “Starving Artist” & Go Full-Time as a Metal Artist with Barbie The Welder

We’ve all heard the term “starving artist” … In fact, it’s a phenomenon that often deters creatives from pursuing their talents and turning them into a career. Today’s guest has completely busted the “starving artist” archetype to smithereens and turned her passion into a lucrative full-time career. In this episode,…

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