The Construction Leadership Podcast with Bradley Hartmann
On The Construction Leadership Podcast, Bradley Hartmann (author of 12 construction-focused books and founder of the consultancy, Hartmann & Co.) interviews leaders throughout the industry to share ideas and insights to help you lead more effectively.
Recent Episodes
Feb. 3, 2026
508 :: Why Michael Scott (The Office) Is Proof the Mental Model of Unique Ability Beats “Well-Rounded” Leadership
What if there’s one part of your job you’re uniquely built for—and it checks all these boxes? Others consistently see you as exceptional at it You genuinely enjoy it and want more time doing it It gives you energy, even on ha...
Jan. 29, 2026
507 :: What a Leadership Book Featuring Jordan, Messi, & Bear Bryant Taught Me About Ambition and Sacrifice
Are you trading time, health, or relationships in pursuit of your goals—and not even realizing it? In this episode, Bradley Hartmann shares a powerful non-obvious leadership book, The Cost of These Dreams by Wright Thomson, t...
Jan. 27, 2026
506 :: Why "Psychological Safety" Is Overrated—And How Dead Poets Society, Enron & a Pair of Construction Legends Changed My View on Leadership
Two quick questions: 1. Do you value independent thinking—from yourself and your team? 2. How do you create space for it on your team? Most construction leaders say they value open dialogue, critical thinking, and intelligent...
Jan. 22, 2026
505 :: How a Century-Old Essay Changed My View of Growth in Construction (And Why It Still Matters Today)
What’s the right size for your business? If your gut response is, “As big as possible!” you’re not alone. But that mindset can quietly invite unnecessary complexity, friction, and risk into your operation—especially when grow...
Jan. 20, 2026
504 :: Beer and Immunity: What Construction Leaders Can Learn From Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase
When it comes to the behaviors on display during meetings—virtual or in person—do they meet your standards? In this episode, Bradley Hartmann breaks down exactly why most leadership problems in construction aren’t about peopl...
Jan. 15, 2026
503 :: She Took Drucker’s Framework to Her Executive Team—Here’s What I Forgot to Give Her (And How This PDF Fixes It)
What if your leadership's team’s biggest risk isn’t bad strategy, but unspoken, outdated assumptions? In this episode, Bradley Hartmann reveals why even powerful mental models like Dr. Peter Drucker’s Theory of the Business o...
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