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Feb. 11, 2021

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

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

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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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Dec. 1, 2020

Episode 6 snippet

Episode 6 snippet

A sneak peak of Episode 6: Diana Hoang Recruiting Manager Access to your favorite Podcast platform and previous episodes at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps #construction #careers #recruiting #apprenticeship #skilledtrades Women in Construction

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Nov. 29, 2020

Invitation to contribute to a toy drive

Invitation to contribute to a toy drive
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Nov. 27, 2020

The reason behind the Podcast

The reason behind the Podcast

A career in construction has afforded me an amazing life and I’ve met tons of inspirational people that aren’t properly celebrated. This is my shot at sharing their story’s. #constructioncareers #skilledtrades #tradeswomen #tradesmen #apprenticeship #tradeschools #CTE #bluecollar

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Nov. 22, 2020

Holiday Episode 5: The Boss

Holiday Episode 5: The Boss

Jesse and Rene flip through childhood memories of work with Ernest. Although Ernest is not a practicing Tradesman, he did grow up in the trades as a Plumber's Helper and carries those same life lessons today. In this heartfelt moment, these three brothers spell out how many transcendent human qualities…

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Nov. 17, 2020

A poem about a hard working man written by a hard working man.

A poem about a hard working man written by a hard working man.

Sneak peek of Episode 5 based on “The Boss” a poem penned by Ernest Hernandez #plumber #poetry #skilledtrades #tradeschool #tradesmen #constructioncareers #bluecollar #CTE #tradeswomen

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Nov. 14, 2020

Journeyman is a status

Journeyman is a status

A bit of wisdom from episode 2: "Journeyman is a status, its not a gender" - Shannon Tymosko #electrician #apprenticeship #constructioncareers #tradeswomen #tradesmen #tradeschool #bluecollar #CTE

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Nov. 10, 2020

November 10, 2020

November 10, 2020

Shoutout to all of our listeners!

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Nov. 3, 2020

Episode 4: Moreno twins Plumbing & Electrical apprentices

Episode 4: Moreno twins Plumbing & Electrical apprentices

Listen in as Jesse and Rene navigate how Jose and Manuel (twin plumbing and electrical Tradesman) chartered their course into careers in the trades. This is a story about homegrown drive to make things happen and making crucial life choices. Through hard work and continuous learning, the stage is set…

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Nov. 1, 2020

The Purpose behind our Podcast

The Purpose behind our Podcast

Co Host Rene gives a moving explanation about why this Podcast is important. Find our episodes and access to your favorite listening platform at the following link: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/

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Oct. 22, 2020

Episode 3: Fernando Cortinas Sheetmetal Mechanic

Episode 3: Fernando Cortinas Sheetmetal Mechanic

Listen in as Jesse and Fernando exchange truths about working hard for your future, evolving the next generation, and the value of experience. Fernando, a sheet metal mechanic by trade and philanthropist by heart, touches on character-building hardships of life; Rene touches hearts with a reflection on the heroes that…

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Oct. 10, 2020

Episode 2: Shannon Tymosko Electrical Apprentice and Trades advocate

Episode 2: Shannon Tymosko Electrical Apprentice and Trades advocate

Meet Shannon Tymosko as she describes the windy road that led her to choosing a Career in the Trades and working towards becoming a Journeyman Electrician. We also discuss: - Being Human - Construction Culture - Unspoken realities behind Career choice Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps Contact us at:…

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Sept. 23, 2020

Episode 1: Rene on his mentor, Pancho

Episode 1: Rene on his mentor, Pancho

Rene shares about his Mentor Pancho and an internal conflict he has been wrestling with. (BE ADVISED we’re still working on the audio quality.) We also cover the following: - Mentors - Shovels - Teaching styles - Bench pressing Lions - Confusing inconvenience and necessity Thanks for sticking with us…

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