This Hug examines the largely missunderstood principle of respect and provides some guidance on respecting yourself. In any professional space it is easy to get caught up in staying cordiale out of self preservation; this hug is intended to challenge that practice and help you grow. For some thoughts intended…
In this episode Rene Duron comes back from a long summer of overtime and he didnt skip a beat. His heartfelt vulnerable questions invite Spencer Easton breathe some accountability into Rene. Spencer came into construction intending to be a field engineer which turned into him being a Scheduling Manager. His…
In this episode Rene Duron comes back from a long summer of overtime and he didnt skip a beat. His heartfelt vulnerable questions invite Spencer Easton breathe some accountability into Rene. Spencer came into construction intending to be a field engineer which turned into him being a Scheduling Manager. His…
This thought is about the muse. Where do you get inspiration from? have you cultivated a network of people that emerse your brain in a creative space? 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…
This clip comes from the 2nd session of 5S in Relationships. We came in swinging with vulnerability and real talk. Here she answers the question that too often gets forgotten. With all the processes and tools in Lean, Construction and any work environment we forget that without people what are…
This will be Round 3 of these Calabosessions with Jennifer Lacy. We will jump into the 3rd S which is Shine defined as Clean and kepp all sotrage area void of clutter (negativity) and unwanted materials (emotion). Here goes some cheat notes for you to begin practicing at home and…
This though examines our interpersonal operating systems & interface systems from the Jesse land point of view. It is a call to examine how your operating system may be sound however the way you treat people undermines it. Be compassionate in seeking feedback to improve your interface systesm. Tools will…
Get to know Program Coordinator / Project Manager Miss Krista Ackles. Krista studied finance and when seeking employment she decided the construction Industry was more suitable and went out and made that happen. The recession hit which caused her to seek work elsewhere, thank goodness!! Since then she has been…
We are all confronted with the labor shortage and deflecting ownership will not help us overcome the situation. This short is part of a larger conversation with Krista Ackles where we discuss the program at Construction Careers Academy where they are walking the walk to close the skills gap. For…
We examine the degree of sophistication at Construction Careers Academy. These High school students get exposed to Plumbing, Welding, Carpentry, Project Management, Electrical, HVAC and Engineering. The tools and experience they aquire make them phenominal candidates for employers. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday…
Krista tells us how NISD made a committment to Go Big on Construction Careers Academy. Their investment into the community and our youth has translated into many young lives finding Internships and careers in the construction Industry. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning…
The students at Construction Careers Academy get all the benefits of Miss Krista Ackles Program Coordinator. She has contributed to many young lives finding a career in construction and guided them through building the coolest tiny homes. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning…
I spill the beans about my recruiting tactics of High School students. The mock interviews are intended for professional development and turned out employment as well. We were able to recruit some amazing interns for our Trade Based Internship Program. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out…
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…
Get to know Program Coordinator / Project Manager Miss Krista Ackles. Krista studied finance and when seeking employment she decided the construction Industry was more suitable and went out and made that happen. The recession hit which caused her to seek work elsewhere, thank goodness!! Since then she has been…
This Learning comes from a painful experience I had at my first Public Speaking event. Had I let that experience define my path, I would not have the level of fulfillment I do today. Often the pain of experience is exactly what is needed for our personal development For some…
This is the 2nd of 5 callabosessions between Jennifer Lacy and I discussing some techniques for applying 5S in our Relationships. You can expect 75 minutes of real talk that bounces between some soft squishy stuff from Psychological Safety to my Missteps in romantic relationships and solid practical stuff. This…
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…
This Calabo-Stream will be the first of 5 Live Streams where Miss Jennifer Lacy and I will be discussing a body of work that ties the 5s's (sort, set, shine, standardize and sustain) to maintaining healthy personal relationships. This body of work was produced by an amazing forward thinking friend,…
This thought is around overcoming Self Deception and showing up as your authentic self. When we are not honest withourselves we hinder our self development. 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,…
