As professionals in the trade industry, we have the power to do more than just pour concrete, weld metal structures, or build an elevator car… we have the power to build people and create a sense of depth, or deeper meaning, in our industry. In this episode, I welcome Edward…
Sometimes I get stuck on words. Those shiny fancy words that seem to pop up everywhere. I wonder is it an SEO thing, does the meaning become diluted? Todays word is #empowerment How do you use it or more importantly how do you do it #SEO #mondaymotivation #influence #DEMOthedivide For…
This hug celebrates those rare individuals who have found a way to earn trust at every level of the organization. Mr Buddy Brumley is the source of this thought. The challenge to you is to celebrate that special soul in your organization. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking…
This thought describes my practice for selecting change leaders. It is best used to spread the load and maintain the growth and development of your team. 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…
This one’s for the gals out there! From the construction industry to the petro-chemical industry, women have the power to find success, empowerment, and fulfillment in industry careers. Whether you know what you want to do after high school, you can’t figure it out, or you’re an adult who wants…
Time is a precious resource, and under attack by everything. It is up to us to guard our time in order to deliver on our commitments and realize our goals. The Time Bandits abound, and it is up to us to ensure we hold them at bay. For some thoughts…
We’ve all heard about the importance of integrating more STEM into children’s education, but could STEM magnet schools be the future of education in America and around the globe? Is it the best way to get more women into the trades and construction industry? In this episode, we welcome Kate…
Kate Gause shares her life lesson around dealing with imbalanced expectations and coming to terms with seeking help. Many of us paralyze ourselves because we view needing help as a weakness. Still when others come to us for help, we experience joy. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking…
In this hug Jesse Hernandez walks through how he reconciles showing up as his full self. Through trial and error and giving ourselves permission to be us we can experience the highest quality of life. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at:…
We’ve all heard about the importance of integrating more STEM into children’s education, but could STEM magnet schools be the future of education in America and around the globe? Is it the best way to get more women into the trades and construction industry? In this episode, we welcome Kate…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
