The Construction Leadership Podcast with Bradley Hartmann

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

546: Why Being Nice Won't Help You Build Better Leaders & What To Do Instead
June 16, 2026

546: Why Being Nice Won't Help You Build Better Leaders & What To Do Instead

Are you being kind to an underperforming executive or are you simply being too nice to have the conversation that could change everything? Many construction leaders struggle when a key executive isn't meeting expectations. Th...
545 :: Does Your AI Strategy Lack Curiosity, Leading To Bad Decisions? Here's How To Fix It Right Now
June 11, 2026

545 :: Does Your AI Strategy Lack Curiosity, Leading To Bad Decisions? Here's How To Fix It Right Now

Are you looking at AI through a rearview mirror and making the same mistakes every generation makes during technological change? Everywhere you turn, people are predicting what AI will do to jobs, leadership, and business. Th...
544 :: Should You Trust Your Gut If You're Trying to Make Better Decisions Fast?
June 9, 2026

544 :: Should You Trust Your Gut If You're Trying to Make Better Decisions Fast?

From Stephen Hawking’s famous "turtles all the way down" to Ptolemy's epicycles, history is full of examples of people defending flawed assumptions. Bradley explores how leaders do the same thing today and shares a simple 5-s...
543 :: The Counterintuitive Leadership Strategy Behind Better Decisions And Stronger Teams
June 4, 2026

543 :: The Counterintuitive Leadership Strategy Behind Better Decisions And Stronger Teams

What if the lowest-risk, highest-return leadership strategy isn't tighter control but creating more win-win relationships? Many leaders find themselves navigating employee challenges, supplier negotiations, and business decis...
542 :: How One Simple Framework Changed the Way Leaders Think About Value, Pricing & Profitability
June 2, 2026

542 :: How One Simple Framework Changed the Way Leaders Think About Value, Pricing & Profitability

If your company delivers great products, excellent service, and competitive pricing, why are customers still treating you like a commodity? Many construction and building material companies believe they're creating value, yet...
541 :: How To Build Motivated Teams Without Fear, Pressure, or Empty Incentives
May 28, 2026

541 :: How To Build Motivated Teams Without Fear, Pressure, or Empty Incentives

Are your employees truly motivated…or are they just trying to avoid getting yelled at? Most leaders believe incentives, pressure, and removing frustrations are enough to improve performance—but this episode challenges that as...