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. 24, 2026
514 :: The 7 Simple Questions That Power the 3x3 Big Question Framework & Turn Conflict Into Clarity
When a tough conversation begins, do you have a structured way to slow down the pace and stay open before assumptions take over? In construction leadership, quick decisions are often praised—but when they’re built on unchecke...
Feb. 19, 2026
513 :: The 5 Questions Leaders Must Ask To Expose What’s “Unsaid” on Your Job Site
Are you waiting until the exit interview to find out why your best people are leaving? In construction, relationships, loyalty, and tribal knowledge are critical to keep the machine that is your company running—yet many compa...
Feb. 17, 2026
512 :: How This President Prevents Burnout by Building Simple Leadership Rhythms: Josh Hendrickson of Wilson Lumber
Is your team giving the market a different story depending on who they talk to—business development, operations, or leadership? In a soft market, confusion is expensive. If your message, priorities, and capacity don’t match a...
Feb. 12, 2026
511 :: Why This Book Is—Pound for Pound—the Most Useful Leadership Book I’ve Read In The Last 12 Months
Many construction leaders know what good leadership looks like—but somewhere between deadlines, travel, and constant problem-solving, those fundamentals slip. This month’s book recommendation is a 117-page leadership reminder...
Feb. 10, 2026
510 :: The 7 Construction Leadership Lessons From Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
I know, I know. You’re probably too cool to watch Taylor Swift’s docu-series on Netflix about her Eras Tour. But, if you want to see great leadership in action during a nearly two-year movable construction project, watching T...
Feb. 5, 2026
509 :: The Barnes & Noble Paradox: Why Old-School Leadership Is Winning in Construction Despite the Age of AI
Construction leaders are being told—daily—that AI, automation, dashboards, and optimization are the future. But what if the very things we’re rushing to automate are the things that actually make leadership work? In this epis...
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