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 companies only start asking real questions after a resignation letter hits the desk. 

Gallup research shows most employees were never meaningfully asked how they were doing before they quit—and over half believe their manager could have prevented it. If you’re leading project managers, superintendents, or business development reps, this episode challenges you to stop reacting to turnover and start preventing it.

In this episode you will:

• Learn the five stay interview questions that uncover what truly motivates your top performers
• Understand how to listen for what’s said, unsaid, and unsayable in leadership conversations
• Discover a practical framework (SCOPED) to improve engagement, development, and retention

Press play now to learn how to keep your best construction leaders engaged before frustration turns into resignation.

Read Susan Peppercorn’s article titled 5 Questions Every Manager Needs to Ask Their Direct Reports

At Bradley Hartmann & Company, we help construction teams improve sales, leadership,  and communication by reducing miscommunication, strengthening teamwork, and bridging language gaps between English and Spanish speakers. To learn more about our product offerings, visit bradleyhartmannandco.com.

The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction, including strategy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, confidence, innovation, and effective decision-making. You’ll also gain insights into delegation, cultural intelligence, goal setting, team building, employee engagement, and how to overcome common culture problems—whether you’re leading a crew or managing an entire organization.

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This episode is brought to you by The Construction Spanish Toolbox —the most practical way for construction teams to learn jobsite-ready Spanish in just minutes a day over 6 months.