Episodes

Are you avoiding AI because you're too busy—or because you don't want to confront what you don't understand? In this episode, host Bradley Hartmann tackles resistance to AI adoption in the construction industry head-on, using...

Are you waiting for “the right time” to engage with AI in your construction business? What if that moment is already behind you? In this episode, host Bradley Hartmann breaks down the real leadership crisis happening right no...

Are your jobsite changes constantly resisted—even when they clearly make things better? If you're leading construction teams and struggle to get people to embrace new processes, it's not about laziness—it's about how humans a...

Are you leading your construction team with focus and clarity—or feel like you’re constantly putting out fires all day? In today’s episode, Bradley Hartmann shares game-changing lessons from Poor Charlie’s Almanack —a book th...

Are you wasting time on leadership books that don’t actually help you lead better? If you’re a construction executive trying to lead high-performing teams and reduce firefighting, this episode delivers a practical shortcut. W...

Are your managers—and the colleagues that report to them—rowing in the wrong direction? If you’re struggling with disengaged middle managers, miscommunication, or a culture of silence, this episode uncovers the uncomfortable ...

When legendary NFL coach—and current head coach at the University of North Carolina—Bill Belichick banned New England Patriot employees from UNC premises, he may have been acting petty and immature. At the same time, he was a...

Do your Hispanic crews trust you—or are you unknowingly creating resentment, risk, and delays on your job site? Many construction leaders default to task-based trust without realizing that different cultures build trust in di...

Is your strategy based on assumptions that haven’t been tested in years? In this final episode in our mini-series on Dr. Peter Drucker’s “Theory of the Business” article, Bradley Hartmann breaks down how the NCAA’s outdated a...

Are your assumptions about your construction business still valid—or are they silently holding you back from further growth and success? In today’s episode, we uncover how outdated thinking—even from a wildly successful compa...

Are outdated beliefs silently sabotaging your construction team’s performance? In today’s episode, Bradley Hartman breaks down Peter Drucker’s timeless “Theory of the Business” to reveal how even successful construction leade...

What if the primary assumptions guiding your business decisions are outdated—and no one on your leadership team is willing to say it? This episode of The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into Peter Drucker’s Theory of th...

Is your team resistant to change—coasting instead of attacking as you lead the team toward continuous improvement? Here’s what Major League Baseball’s Detroit Tigers can teach you about reversing the trend and building a high...

Ever feel like your team knows what’s expected—but still falls short, time and again? If you're a construction leader tired of repeating yourself, dealing with resistance to change, and constantly putting out fires, it may no...

Do you know which of your leadership decisions will pay off—and which are quietly setting you up for delays, cost overruns, or missed opportunities? In this episode, you’ll learn how legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver buil...

In this episode of the Construction Leadership Podcast , host Bradley Hartmann asks a powerful question: Are you thinking too small? He’s joined by Christy Avalos, founder of Accessology and visionary behind Bethel Cannon Ran...

In episode 470 of The Construction Leadership Podcast , host Bradley Hartmann explores a powerful shift in how companies can better support young talent through meaningful relationships—by prioritizing partnerships over mento...

In episode 469 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann shares insights on leading with poise based on the advice of Nick Murray. Nick Murray, the tribal elder among leading financial advisors, hails from...

This podcast episode explores the leadership lessons of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, drawing parallels between his naval strategies and modern business leadership. Host Bradley Hartmann and guest Paul Redwood discuss Nelson's...

In episode 467, we flash back to December of 2021 to revisit the life and leadership philosophy of American war hero and former Vice Presidential candidate Admiral James Stockdale. The episode focuses on his experiences as a ...

In episode 466 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann delves into John W. Miller’s new book, 'The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball.' Hartmann explains why this i...

In episode 465 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartman meets up with Chad Raymond, Division Director of the Henry Company. They discuss fostering innovation, team growth, and effective leadership. Listene...

In episode 464, host Bradley Hartmann shares a personal story about his attempts to sell an executive of a multi-billion-dollar company on a new idea. It’s a story about persuasion, business development, and entrepreneurial r...

Episode 463 features the expert builder panel from the 6th Annual Sales Fundamentals Workshop held in April 2025 in Fort Worth. The panel features industry leaders Brent Hull of Hull Millwork, Matthew Schmidt of PulteGroup, B...