In a crisis, it’s easy for a leader in construction, or any industry, to get swept up in our feelings – to respond to every new challenge with impulse rooted in how we *feel* in the moment. But effective leadership is about more than responding to our feelings. We cannot uncover solutions that are in the …
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Many construction leaders put on a brave face when the poop hits the fan. In construction, leaders may experience crises at work from multiple angles. A major problem on a project. An injury or fatality on a job site. A high-stakes bid. Labour shortages. Supply shortages. Equipment problems. Changing client demands. The list goes on …
How to Feel Less Helpless and More Purpose When Leading Under Stress Read More »
Are you practicing leadership based on values? Leaders in all industries, including construction, are like icebergs. Only about 10% of who we really are is visible. Our behaviors. Our actions. Our interactions with others. The other 90% that truly defines us lies beneath the surface: our values and beliefs, our needs and our fears. All …
Effective construction leadership is built upon values Read More »
Setting a goal that is clear and unifying really matters. It is a truth repeated in every significant historical moment, every great epic tale, every memorable film: The way through every challenge and toward every great success begins by setting a goal that is clear and unifying. It’s true in life. It’s true in business. …
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The most effective and confident construction leaders develop the habit of conscious leadership – consciously choosing how they conduct themselves, inside and out, in every situation. It’s easy in a fast-paced work environment like construction to slip into “reaction mode”. To run on “instinct”. To start “taking things as they come” and “shooting from the …
It is a massive understatement to say that leaders in construction have a lot coming at them at all times. Client feedback. Equipment breakdowns. Change orders. Scheduling challenges. And of course, people issues are just some of the challenges professionals in construction deal with everyday. For a project manager on deadline or an estimator when …
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I recently spoke with Lesley Dumlao from Canada’s Podcast about leadership, entrepreneurship and life during COVID-19. In the interview, I expanded upon the insights from my April 15 blog post Working in Isolation, and the lessons I took from my own experience of isolation while seriously injured a couple years ago. Some of the topics …
Podcast Interview: Insights for Leadership and Life During COVID-19 Read More »
I’m a little worried about leaders right now. Don’t get me wrong, I am amazed at the creativity, compassion and resiliency so many leaders in business, government and the not-for-profit sectors have shown during this COVID-19 crisis. So many leaders have stepped up to the challenge of this moment. So many are speaking clearly. So …
Leadership Strategies to Keep During the COVID-19 Recovery Read More »
I had the distinct pleasure of joining my good friend, Demand Spring CEO Mark Emond, and his co-host and colleague Karen Morad on their excellent Marketing Unplugged podcast. We covered a lot of ground in this interview, but mostly our discussion centered on how leaders can lead with clarity, confidence and compassion, especially during the …
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For leaders, the secret to effective conflict management rests almost entirely in how we choose to respond to an adversary. In his remarkable book, The Sunflower, St. John of Tobolsk recounts a story from the fifth century of a pious church leader who displays remarkable calm and virtue in the face of a terrible offense. …
Faith At Work: A Leadership Lesson in Conflict Management Read More »
