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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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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Many leaders right now are putting on a brave face. On the outside, they are keeping their chin up. Sharing positive words. Striving to find the silver lining. But for many leaders, what is happening on the inside tells a different story: “I just feel so helpless.” “It’s all so overwhelming.” “There’s nothing I can …
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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. …
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Arrowhead is pleased to announce that our President and Head Coach Sean Reid has joined the One Idea Away coach community – a rapidly growing global community of coaches committed to supporting the personal and professional growth and transformation of their clients. One Idea Away is a self-described movement helping individuals reach higher levels of awareness through …
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That way, we can pass on what we know from that most credible point of reference: experience and humility.
I’ve spent my entire life helping leaders lead. It never fails. Whenever I come to a new place, like a magnet, I immediately seek out the leader, roll up my sleeves and ask how I can help. It’s how I serve in my church, how I volunteer in my community and especially how I have …
