Most people in construction get promoted and handed a completely different job with the same title. No roadmap. No manual. No honest conversation about what moving up is actually going to cost them. Gary Borque lived that. Multiple times. He started as a fabricator, worked his way through the millwright…
You worked your way up. You earned the title. And the moment you got there — you felt like a fraud. Gary Borque went from fabricator to director of field operations and lived every hard version of that transition. In this episode he gets honest about what moving up in…
Everyone talks about climbing the ladder in construction. Nobody talks about what happens when you get there and still feel like you don't belong. Gary Borque went from fabricator to director of field operations. And somewhere in that climb he hit a wall that had nothing to do with the…
Every tradesman has worked for that guy. The one who tears people down instead of building them up. The one who leads with fear because it's the only tool he knows. Gary Borque worked for those guys too. And instead of becoming one of them he made a different choice…
Every tradesman has a version of this goal. Work your way up. Make good money. Run the jobs. Be the guy. He did all of it. Superintendent for a mechanical contractor. Debt paid off. Good money in the bank. And he was done. If you've ever stood on a jobsite…
Jesse hosts the Learnings and Missteps podcast and interviews Manja Horner, founder and CEO of Boost Learning Design, about solving skilled-trades workforce shortages driven by retirements and the long push toward college over trades. Manja introduces her book, “Pass the Torch: A Call to Rescue the Future of Trades,” and…
Jesse hosts the Learnings and Missteps podcast and interviews Manja Horner, founder and CEO of Boost Learning Design, about solving skilled-trades workforce shortages driven by retirements and the long push toward college over trades. Manja introduces her book, “Pass the Torch: A Call to Rescue the Future of Trades,” and…
Every company thinks they can solve retention with a better benefits package. They're wrong. Tomorrow we drop a full episode with a framework called the Talent Flywheel — and it starts on day one of employment. If you're building a crew and struggling to keep them, you need to hear…
It's not that foremen don't want to get better. It's that superintendents and PMs aren't creating the space for it — then wondering why performance is suffering. If you're complaining about under skilled foremen but not creating the conditions for them to train — this week's podcast is for you.…
Getting yelled at doesn't make you tough. Manja Horner drops the truth on what actually builds a crew. Full episode drops Thursday. Get the Time Management System that makes people dangerously effective: https://www.depthbuilder.com/time-management-webinar-sign-up-page Download your free copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/books Sign up for…
They’re behind because they’re focused on the wrong things. Catch this week's episode, where we break down: How interruptions destroy productivity and a simple system high performers use to stay ahead. Get the Time Management System that makes people dangerously effective: https://www.depthbuilder.com/time-management-webinar-sign-up-page Download your free copy of Becoming the Promise…
The industry is pushing hard toward AI, drones, and automation… but most jobsites are still struggling with the basics. So here's the real question 👇(link to poll) https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx97mRte66l1ISoDje_Ovk2zRn2ZRTJfa- Vote on the poll @learningsandmissteps and drop a comment telling me what tech you've actually seen work on a jobsite (or fail…
Jesse explains the second half of his FIREBOX time- and self-management framework for freeing calendar space and preventing burnout so you can invest in what matters most. After briefly reviewing “Finish First” (time-sensitive and only you can do) and “Invest Focus” (not urgent but only you can do, guided by…
Ever come home from a week of travel to an empty fridge, a full inbox, and zero time. Sound familiar? This episode hits the two most overlooked reasons people stay overwhelmed – and why most skip fixing them because it means giving up control. Your time back is on the…
Delegation feels slow... until it frees you completely. Most construction leaders avoid delegation because the setup feels heavier than just doing it themselves. That's the trap. Train once - gain forever. If you're running crews, managing projects, or trying to get your head above water in this industry - this…
Nobody's training replacements anymore. Not because the work dried up. Because somewhere along the way, construction leaders started betting on systems over people, and now the industry is feeling it. AI scheduling. AI estimating. AI safety analysis. The tools are real and they're already on jobsites. But tools don't make…
🎙️ Why is YOUR self-reflection crucial in therapy? Dive into a no-nonsense talk in this week's Learning's & Missteps episode about owning your breakthroughs and avoiding power-play dynamics in counseling. Watch the full video to learn why your journey matters most. Link to Podcast Video https://youtu.be/nNr54Gweny4 Link to Podcast (Audio…
What if the biggest problems in dating, leadership, and workplace conflict all come from the same place? In this episode of Learnings & Missteps, Jesse sits down with Jackie—romance coach and consultant who works in crime reduction and reentry—to explore why humans are wired for connection and what happens when…
Why do relationship problems show up at work… and workplace stress shows up at home? In this episode of Learnings & Missteps, Jesse sits down with Jackie—a romance coach and consultant who works in crime prevention and reentry—to unpack why humans are wired for connection and what happens when that…
Why do we all crave the feeling of being wanted? 🔥 In tomorrow’s episode, we dive into the biological and universal truths about human connection across age, race, and beliefs. Take a mind shifting ride in Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be https://a.co/d/gkrug3v Gifts for signing up to…
Bursting with energy and insights, Jackie Hallberg tackles a workplace myth: Should we really leave our personal lives at home? 🤯 Hear how your personal happiness can influence your professional success in unexpected ways. Who knew positive vibes at home elevate your work game? Don't miss the full video this…
Feeling exhausted by the mask you wear at work? In this week's Learnings and Missteps podcast episode with Jackie Halberg we discover how embracing your authentic self at work can be a game-changer for your energy and connections, available Thursday. Take a mind shifting ride in Becoming the Promise You…
Why leave your job to impact the world when you can change it right where you are? Don't miss this week's podcast with Scott Evans where he shares is story about how your everyday gifts can transform lives. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1363609/episodes/18782973 Take a mind shifting ride in Becoming the Promise You are…
Take a mind shifting ride in Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be https://a.co/d/gkrug3v Gifts for signing up to the e-mail list: - Have some laughs with the Lean & Love Audio Book Blooper reel: https://www.depthbuilder.com/pl/2147665682 - Get yourself a sample of the Lean & Love Reflection Guide with…
