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Grooming A World-Class Chief Executive: Part
Who has the most critical and influential role in every institution? Most people would agree it is the CEO.Not only are the organization’s prospects impacted by the CEO’s leadership, the lives and fortunes of thousands of people, and sometimes entire communities, are...
12 Ways to Treat People Like People
Margaret was one of the first people I hired for my business. She had recently retired from a big company and was looking for some part-time work. Her skills, personality, and the part-time work part all fit what I was looking for. We had pleasant interviews. I...
Modular Monitor: Why Does Offsite Construction Matter?
Hype for modular construction has hit a level of ubiquity. It seems like every month another prefabricated hotel tops out at a record height for the delivery model, or a city official lauds the practice as the panacea for affordable housing — and the labor pinch — or...
Should Designers and Contractors Become Technology Companies?
This was the question posed to a panel that I participated in at a recent AEC industry CEO conference. As technology disruption continues to accelerate in our industry, it’s a topic that’s likely being discussed in boardrooms around the world. Personally, I...
3 Ways to Coach Young Leaders Without Frustrating Them
If you think back to when you were just starting out, you might remember how it felt to be told what you were doing wrong. Too many senior leaders tell young team leaders what they’re doing wrong but rarely explain to them how to do it right.At age 21—and a year and a...
Burnout Is About Your Workplace, Not Your People
We tend to think of burnout as an individual problem, solvable by “learning to say no,” more yoga, better breathing techniques, practicing resilience — the self-help list goes on. But evidence is mounting that applying personal, band-aid solutions to an epic and...
Planning for Maximal Productivity
Workplace productivity is a huge challenge for nearly every company, business and organization. Leaders struggle to get their own work done (and do the RIGHT work,) while also guiding, empowering and motivating their people to achieve maximal productivity. While the...
Drones are Becoming a Valuable Tool for Roofing Contractors
The military has long used drones for surveillance and to take out terrorists, but the roofing industry is getting closer to being able to use drones for commercial purposes. And roofers aren’t the only companies that will benefit from drone and image capture...
Manager, Do You Use Questions as an Interrogator or Explorer?
Every encounter with someone on your team offers a chance to create value, promote learning and growth, and encourage development. Or not.A large part of the outcome from your daily encounters with team members depends upon your careful use of questioning.Are you an...