Bye-Bye Boss: Why Good Employees Leave and What to Do About It
“I can’t take it anymore! We’re short-staffed; I’m killing myself to hold it together; nobody says thank you, so goodbye! Life is too short for this. I can work somewhere else.” “I was doing just fine working from home. Now they’re making us go back. Call me crazy,...
Presence: A Key to Effective Leadership and an Emergent Culture
The world is transforming faster than ever. Many employees and leaders are feeling overwhelmed by rapidly evolving markets, a new generation entering the workforce, and the impact of the digital age. To adapt to these changes and continue to enable your...
How Hourly Workers Differ From Those on Salary, And Why it Matters in Construction
“My workers drive me crazy!”“We just can’t find enough people.”“We can’t keep people.”“They’re constantly calling out.”“They’re so unmotivated.” When I ask my audience members what they find most challenging about managing their teams, I consistently hear some version...
Marking a Decade of Promoting a Safer Industry: Construction Safety Week Embraces 2024 by Valuing Every Voice
Join the Safety Movement May 6 – 10th! Celebrating 10 years of fostering a stronger safety culture, Construction Safety Week continues its mission to bring every team member home safely each day to their loved ones. Since its inception, this initiative has...
Tell ‘Em About It!
When you share with young people the opportunities that abound in the construction industry, you grow the possibilities for their futures and the success of our sector. In January 2020, our family packed up our home in Needville, Texas, and moved south to the Coastal...[curt_ad orientation=”vertical” location=”side”]