Pressure Is a Privilege

Around Labor Day, Wayne was watching the U.S. Open tennis tournament and caught sight of an engraved plaque that competitors walked by upon their exits to the stadium court. It said, “Pressure is a privilege.” That’s a curious statement… Where did it come from, and...

Is It Good to Have Partners in Business?

FBI’s Doug McCright says that every decision in business is a trade-off. There are no perfect answers – only trade-offs between better or worse. Having a partner(s) in business has many pros, but it also has cons. Please tune in this week as Dennis examines the up-...

Why Are People Conflicted Over Money?

Wayne listened to a podcast recently in which a young man expressed frustration over the fact that he had to work to earn money for things like rent, groceries, and healthcare. It was eye opening to say the least! Why are people so conflicted over money? What’s the...

Overcoming Setbacks

There may have been “the perfect construction job” somewhere at some point in time, but many – shall we say most? – construction projects provide a surprise or two along the way. Setbacks are a fact of life in the industry. That being the case, what do you do when...

The Leadership Initiative that MATTERS MOST

One thing is for certain in the post-Covid world: workplaces look very different today than they did in 2019! Where have great leaders focused their attention and energies since 2020? What initiative do the top leaders of today emphasize for impact? Please tune in...

Who Are Your Heroes?

Americans, especially today, seem to be obsessed with “influencers” and celebrity. But when you think deeper, who do you actually look up to as having been a true HERO for you as you have grown and developed? What characteristics cause you to elevate them to the...

Six Things Great Bosses Don’t Do

We’d venture to say that very few people got into the construction business because they expressly wanted to manage people. However, the fact is that as you elevate your career and get nearer the top of your company’s org chart, you will be more and more managing...