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April 10, 2021

Rockin new Career Pathways with Stacy Gunderson

Rockin new Career Pathways with Stacy Gunderson

This episode covers Stacy's story from "glorified" laborer to Craft Training Superintendent. Jesse and Stacy have an in depth conversation about trade based internships for high school students and the commitment to Workforce Development her organization is displaying. Jesse trys really hard to get Stacy to brag about herself to…

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April 8, 2021

Episode 14: Making a come back when you think its all over with Dee Durant Electrical Apprentice

Episode 14: Making a come back when you think its all over with Dee Durant Electrical Apprentice

This conversation with Miss Dee Durant will take you back to them younger days when you felt like any wrong decision meant the end of the world. Dee advocates for Careers in the Trades as an ambassador for Kick Ass Careers and her story is a solid example of what…

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March 29, 2021

Combating active disengagement

Combating active disengagement

This Monday morning hug gives you a tool that will elevate your team.

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March 25, 2021

Episode 13: Rockin new Career pathways with Stacy Gunderson

Episode 13: Rockin new Career pathways with Stacy Gunderson

This episode covers Stacy's story from "glorified" laborer to Craft Training Superintendent. Jesse and Stacy have an in depth conversation about trade based internships for high school students and the commitment to Workforce Development her organization is displaying. Jesse trys really hard to get Stacy to brag about herself to…

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March 21, 2021

Seeking tips and tricks to get that rest in

Seeking tips and tricks to get that rest in

On this Monday Morning Hug, I am requesting your wisdom on how you go about making a rest a priority.

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March 21, 2021

Reflection Episode: Looking back on our first 6 months of this podcast experience

Reflection Episode: Looking back on our first 6 months of this podcast experience

Rene and Jesse have a conversation about what they have learned and what their view of the future is. You will hear how you (the audience) has impacted their life and how much your words of encouragement drive them. Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps Connect with us at: https://www.facebook.com/learninsn.missteps.1/…

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March 20, 2021

Reflection Episode: Reflecting on the first 6 months of this podcast experience

Reflection Episode: Reflecting on the first 6 months of this podcast experience

Rene and Jesse have a conversation about what they have learned and what their view of the future is. You will hear how you (the audience) has impacted their life and how much your words of encouragement drive them. Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps Connect with us at: https://www.facebook.com/learninsn.missteps.1/…

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March 15, 2021

Dont be a bobble head

Dont be a bobble head

This Monday Morning Hug offers some advice on connecting with Supervisors.

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March 13, 2021

A Veterans perspective on climbing the construction career ladder: Jarrod Tomassi

A Veterans perspective on climbing the construction career ladder: Jarrod Tomassi

Listen in as Jesse discusses what's holding individuals back from the next level with Jarrod Tomassi, a safety director and veteran of the U.S. armed forces. Growing up Jarrod developed steely courage that he combined with skill to open doors. Discover how he transitioned from the mean streets to putting…

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March 11, 2021

Episode 12: Calibrating work ethic for a career in the trades- A veteran's perspective on climbin...

Episode 12: Calibrating work ethic for a career in the trades- A veteran's perspective on climbin...

Listen in as Jesse discusses what's holding individuals back from the next level with Jarrod Tomassi, a safety director and veteran of the U.S. armed forces. Growing up Jarrod developed steely courage that he combined with skill to open doors. Discover how he transitioned from the mean streets to putting…

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March 6, 2021

Love them Construction Ladies

Love them Construction Ladies

This Monday Morning Hug is in honor of all the wonderful, glamorous, inspirational ladies that are leaving the Industry better than they found it. Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps Access all Podcast Episodes at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with us at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnins-n-missteps-6525b41b7/ https://www.facebook.com/learninsn.missteps.1/ https://www.instagram.com/learninsnmissteps/ Women in Construction, Construction, Careers, Monday Morning…

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Feb. 28, 2021

Medicine for them Keyboard Warriors

Medicine for them Keyboard Warriors

This Monday Morning Hug offers a couple of tips to reduce those painful, regretful e-mail battles. Practice these 2 tricks to lower your stress and build relationships. 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. 28, 2021

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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...

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

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

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

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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