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April 24, 2022

Edward A. Rivera, Your Elevator Pal

Edwards Misstep is one many a craftworker has had. We all too often are compelled to spend a dollar to save a dime. 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,…

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April 23, 2022

Risk without a Roadmap

Some of us are afflicted with a drive to serve. Stephanie Hajducek, BSIET is one of the #afflicted She has taken it upon herself to serve in changing the worlds of many young women through This One's for the Gals What are you prepared to sacrifice to make the change…

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April 18, 2022

Craftworkers change the world on the daily

Our environment is malleable! Our path is to be defined by us! How do you practice shaping your space? What #learninsnmissteps do you have around redefining your reality? #DEMOthedivide #RipplesOfImpact #destiny #DepthBuilder #servitude #environment For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey…

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April 12, 2022

Why Tradespeople Need To, Above All, Build People with Edward A. Rivera

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…

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April 11, 2022

Empowerment, what does it really mean

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…

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April 3, 2022

Who is the soul of your organization?

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…

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March 27, 2022

How to select your agents of change

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…

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March 25, 2022

This One’s for the Gals: Empowering Girls to Join the Construction Industry with Stephanie Hajducek

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…

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March 20, 2022

Your time Management is under attack by time bandits

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…

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March 14, 2022

Are STEM Magnet Schools the key to Construction Education of the Future? with Kate Gause

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…

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March 14, 2022

Are Women in construction held to a different standard? LnM Backstage Pass with Kate Gause

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…

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March 13, 2022

Authenticity and me

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:…

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March 13, 2022

Are STEM Magnet Schools the key to Construction Education of the Future? with Kate Gause

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…

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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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