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

517 :: Why Benchmarking Is for Losers: The Strategy Lesson Construction Leaders Miss with Roger Martin
March 5, 2026

517 :: Why Benchmarking Is for Losers: The Strategy Lesson Construction Leaders Miss with Roger Martin

How do you know if your strategic planning is helping you win—or just helping you look like everyone else? Many construction leaders rely on benchmarking, consultant reports, and industry comparisons to guide their strategy. ...
516 :: Are Your Best Employees Mentally Checking Out Of Work Without You Realizing? 3 Questions To Retain & Grow A-Class Talent
March 3, 2026

516 :: Are Your Best Employees Mentally Checking Out Of Work Without You Realizing? 3 Questions To Retain & Grow A-Class Talent

If one of your top performers quit tomorrow, would you honestly see it coming? Construction leaders obsess over bids, schedules, margins, and safety metrics—but most don’t measure engagement until someone hands them a resigna...
515 :: Before Yellowstone, There Was Lonesome Dove—And It Holds the Blueprint for Construction Leadership
Feb. 26, 2026

515 :: Before Yellowstone, There Was Lonesome Dove—And It Holds the Blueprint for Construction Leadership

If you’re a Yellowstone fan who leads a construction company, have you ever wondered what frontier leadership can teach you about succession, authority, and legacy? Long before the Duttons, there was Lonesome Dove —a gritty e...
514 :: The 7 Simple Questions That Power the 3x3 Big Question Framework & Turn Conflict Into Clarity
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...
513 :: The 5 Questions Leaders Must Ask To Expose What’s “Unsaid” on Your Job Site
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...
512 :: How This President Prevents Burnout by Building Simple Leadership Rhythms: Josh Hendrickson of Wilson Lumber
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...