by Dennis Engelbrecht | Apr 26, 2023
Setting goals is a great beginning, and there is a way to increase the odds of achieving them. Whether setting personal or professional goals, you need to create a realistic plan to put you on the right path. Watch Digging Deeper this week as Dennis shares his own...
by Wayne Rivers | Apr 25, 2023
An FBI consultant asked Wayne for some advice on an assignment where the senior leader is always “putting out fires” in his construction firm. Wayne commented that it sounded like a poorly run company, but then he had to stop and think: WHY is constant firefighting...
by Dennis Engelbrecht | Apr 19, 2023
Business leaders have full plates. With so many balls in the air at any given time, how can you develop your personal leadership capabilities? How do you make certain that you’re instilling, practicing, and mastering the habits and tactics that will positively impact...
by Wayne Rivers | Apr 18, 2023
Not that long ago, one very rarely heard contractors talk about culture. Today, it’s top of mind for those contractors looking to get ahead, create sustainable companies, and attract top talent. But what exactly is culture, what things make it genuine, and what things...
by Dennis Engelbrecht | Apr 12, 2023
To the casual observer, the construction process is quite straightforward – the owner desires a road or building, and the contractor builds it. It isn’t quite that simple in real life, is it? Watch Digging Deeper this week as Dennis outlines specific places where you...
by Wayne Rivers | Apr 11, 2023
Stanford Business School says that two-thirds of CEOs get ZERO outside leadership advice! Can you believe that? Those who do seek assistance usually hire consultants, read books, or attend industry gatherings. But there are at least 10 ways that peers can deliver...
by Dennis Engelbrecht | Apr 5, 2023
Construction attracts some of the very best people, but it also tends to attract strong-willed people who value their independence tremendously – and that presents a heckuva challenge! Watch Digging Deeper this week as Dennis refers to the classic Gene Hackman movie...
by Wayne Rivers | Apr 4, 2023
The old saying is “it’s lonely at the top.” Construction leaders often experience isolation and even anxiety from the burden weighing heavily on their shoulders. “Am I doing the right things?” “Is this the correct decision?” “What happens to my people and family if I...
by Dennis Engelbrecht | Mar 29, 2023
The construction industry, like most other pursuits, is fairly resistant to change. But in today’s world with its unprecedented rate of change and associated challenges, the ability to pivot has become a requirement of good leaders. Watch Digging Deeper this week as...
by Wayne Rivers | Mar 28, 2023
Many people dream of retirement after decades of toil. But what is retirement? Is it a good thing? What actually happens to people when they retire? And how do you protect yourself from some of the negatives associated with retirement? Please tune in this week as...
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