Videos

Feb. 28, 2021

Career change, growing up, and growing together with electrical tradesman Alexander Trevino

Listen in as Jesse and Rene discuss investing in people, making career moves, and working in the trades with Alexander Trevino, an electrical apprentice. After serving family and youth in the non profit world, Alexander now challenges himself with becoming an electrician. Here, Alexander transparently highlights critical elements to "staying…

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Feb. 25, 2021

Episode 11: Building Bonds and Challenging the Future- Discussing career change, growing up, and ...

Listen in as Jesse and Rene discuss investing in people, making career moves, and working in the trades with Alexander Trevino, an electrical apprentice. After serving family and youth in the non profit world, Alexander now challenges himself with becoming an electrician. Here, Alexander transparently highlights critical elements to "staying…

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Feb. 21, 2021

Choices taken away by Texas Freeze

This Monday Morning Hug is about introspection caused by Snowvid 2021. The freeze that hit Texas removed a lot of choices that I took for granted. The utility services going down also helped redefine luxury. Catch all Podcast episodes at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps #workforcedevelopment #learninsnmissteps #Mondaymorninghugs

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Feb. 19, 2021

Let your ideas grow

This Monday Morning Hug shines a light on a method for giving your ideas life. Subscribe to our Podcast at : https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps

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Feb. 18, 2021

Handle that Bully in your head

This Monday Morning Hug shares one method for combatting my most abusive critic. Subscribe to our Podcast at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ #learninsnmissteps #mondaymorninghugs #betterthanyesterday

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Feb. 18, 2021

Get messy, Learn faster

This Monday Morning Hug gives you insight to my hack for learning faster. Subscribe to our Podcast at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ #workforcedevelopment #mondaymorninghugs #learninsnmissteps

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Feb. 15, 2021

Give a smile, get a smile

This Monday Morning Hug touches on one energy source that has become depleted due to the wearing of face masks and the COVID situation. subscribe to the Learnins N Missteps Podcast on your favorite listening platform found at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ #mondaymorninghugs #learninsnmissteps

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Feb. 14, 2021

How to make Mondays Awesome!

This Monday Morning Hug is in defense of Monday. The intent is to cause you to examine what it is that is contributing to your case of the Mondays. subscribe to the Learnins N Missteps Podcast on your favorite listening platform found at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ #mondaymorninghugs #learninsnmissteps #skilledtrades

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Feb. 14, 2021

You better learn how to work it...

This Monday Morning Hug is a message about leveraging your natural gifts. Work what you got! subscribe to the Learnins N Missteps Podcast on your favorite listening platform found at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ #mondaymorninghugs #learninsnmissteps #skilledtrades

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Feb. 14, 2021

Celebrate them teachers

This Monday Morning Hug reflects on the thought that "every kid is one caring adult away from being a success" and how that thought applies to you and I. Taken on the Mission Reach trails https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/

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Feb. 14, 2021

Pump the brakes

This Monday Morning Hug is a reflection about mindfulness. My hope is that it causes you to pause and take in your surroundings. Taken near Blue Star https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/

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Feb. 13, 2021

Roughnecks in Construction: Building foundations in concrete and leadership with Jim Olmstead

Jesse and Rene enter the mindset of Jim Olmstead, a structural concrete Project Manager / Superintendent. As a concrete professional, Jim has built a foundation on respectfulness and timeliness. These three discuss the lessons of painful failure, identifying priorities, creating an environment of loyalty, and more. Ownership, leading change, and…

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Feb. 11, 2021

Episode 10: Roughnecks in Construction: Building foundations in concrete and leadership with Jim ...

Listen in as Jesse and Rene enter the mindset of Jim Olmstead, a structural concrete Project Manager / Superintendent. As a concrete professional, Jim has built a foundation on respectfulness and timeliness. These three discuss the lessons of painful failure, identifying priorities, creating an environment of loyalty, and more. Ownership,…

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Feb. 7, 2021

Porta Potty Philosophy: Decision Making & Vulnerability- Developing comfort beyond outcomes

Jesse and Rene discuss decision making and vulnerability in the context of leadership. Rene listens intently to strategies which transcend outcomes and Jesse shares the magic formula for being remembered well. Support the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps Catch all Podcast episodes at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with us at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnins-n-missteps-6525b41b7/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learninsn.missteps.1…

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Feb. 4, 2021

Porta Potty Philosophy: Decision Making & Vulnerability- Developing comfort beyond outcomes and t...

Listen in as Jesse and Rene discuss decision making and vulnerability in the context of leadership. Rene listens intently to strategies which transcend outcomes and Jesse shares the magic formula for being remembered well. Support the cause: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps Contact us at - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnins-n-missteps-6525b41b7/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learninsn.missteps.1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4yLjr8swfqCt_vMp74oiXA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learninsnmissteps/?hl=en

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Jan. 29, 2021

Episode 9: Adapting to new environments with Darci Spiteri.

Listen in as Jesse discusses how to craft a career change with Darci Spiteri, an electrical apprentice. Once detoured from a downtown career, Darci now lights up the trades. Here she conveys the boon of her powers in problem management and the value in relishing the growth process. Other priceless…

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Jan. 27, 2021

Episode 9: Adapting to new environments through transferable skills - lighting the way for career...

Listen in as Jesse discusses how to craft a career change with Darci Spiteri, an electrical apprentice. Once detoured from a downtown career, Darci now lights up the trades. Here she conveys the boon of her powers in problem management and the value in relishing the growth process. Other priceless…

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Jan. 17, 2021

Episode 8: Setting a remarkable expectation with Jason Schroeder.

Jesse and Rene "set the form" of respect for tradesman with Jason Schroeder from Elevate Construction. Starting as a cement mason, Jason was unexpectedly launched into construction management. Today, Jason leads with a paradigm of elevating and celebrating craftworkers. In this episode, he shows how the right balance of tools,…

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Jan. 13, 2021

Episode 8: Setting a remarkable expectation with Jason Schroeder- From finishing cement to smooth...

Listen in as Jesse and Rene "set the form" of respect for tradesman with Jason Schroeder from Elevate Construction. Starting as a cement mason, Jason was unexpectedly launched into construction management. Today, Jason leads with a paradigm of elevating and celebrating craftworkers. In this episode, he shows how the right…

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Jan. 4, 2021

Contribution over Accomplishment

This Monday Morning Hug is about focusing on contribution over accomplishment. Plus a new trick I’ve been practicing regarding feedback. Taken at Confluence park https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/

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Dec. 30, 2020

Episode 7 - Growth in any environment: Communication, Leadership, and Strategy with Safety Expert...

Listen in as Jesse and Rene take up planning, making your own luck, and soft-skills with Ian, a safety professional. From splitting DNA to horses on the streets of Dallas, Ian shares his journey of heart-felt and purposeful professionalism. He also plants seeds of what matters most and sets a…

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Dec. 17, 2020

Porta Potty Philosophy: Brown Nosing vs Career Building - Examining Motive and Intent

Listen in as Jesse and Rene candidly discuss the difference between "going the extra mile" and "sucking up to the boss." Rene shares some misgivings about career moves based on co-worker feedback. Jesse reveals hidden truths which bring Rene's self-reflection into focus. This brand of philosophy grows construction careers. Exclusive…

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Dec. 5, 2020

Grateful to the Learnins N Missteps squad

Y’all came through big! #gratitude #contribution #teamwork

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Dec. 3, 2020

Episode 6: Connecting Tradesmen to the Trades with a Servant's Heart. Diana Hoang, Recruiting Man...

Listen in as Jesse and Rene travel with Diana past the windy road of money-making jobs to the path of caring for people. Diana, a Recruiting Manager, shares her journey of battling through life changing circumstances and serving compassionately in construction careers. The harrowing truth of racial injustice is also…

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