Episodes

Aug. 27, 2024

418 :: Chelsea Zuccato of Patrick Lumber on Identifying Niche Opportu…

In this conversation, Chelsea Zuccato, a sales manager at , discusses various topics related to leadership and sales. She shares her favorite leadership movie, offers insights on finding niche markets, and offer actionable advice on increasing...

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Aug. 20, 2024

417 :: This Leadership Metaphor is Killing Your Business: The Fallacy…

In episode 417, host Bradley Hartmann discusses the fallacy of "cascading communication" as a leadership metaphor. He argues that while information may cascade down through an organization, behavioral change does not. Using Newton's laws of motion as...

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Aug. 13, 2024

416 :: Ben Breen of the Project Management Institute on Building $4B …

In episode 416, Ben Breen of the joins the show from Australia. Ben is the Global Director of Construction at PMI and he discusses his background in international construction and the leadership principles that have guided his career from...

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Aug. 6, 2024

415 :: Krysta Van Ranst, CEO of Build PPL on When Leadership Training…

In episode 415, Krysta Van Ranst of joins The Construction Leadership Podcast to discuss how to leverage learning and development to build stronger people that will drive your future growth. Krysta offers insights on when NOT to invest in leadership...

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July 30, 2024

414 :: HR Huntsman: Interrogating Your Own Reality

In episode 414, HR Huntsman—CEO of —joins The Construction Leadership Podcast to help leaders and teams become the best version of themselves. HR shares insights on leadership, talent acquisition, and personal growth. He emphasizes the importance...

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July 23, 2024

Q2 APB: One Recommended Article, Podcast, Book to Power Your Next 90 …

In episode 413, host Bradley Hartmann shares the best content he’s come across the last 90 days in three different mediums: an article, a podcast episode, and a book. Each is very much worth your time and attention and will help to turbocharge your...

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July 17, 2024

412 :: Saving The World One Countertop at a Time: Bill Heuer of The C…

Episode 412 features Bill Heuer, co-founder of whose 2011 insights on leadership were shared in episode 411. Bill reveals lessons learned from his time at Procter & Gamble how he and his co-founder, Geoff Gran, collaborate to drive growth and...

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July 16, 2024

411 :: The Lost Leadership Interview From 2011: Bill Heuer and Geoff …

In February of 2011, Bradley Hartmann requested an interview with Bill Heuer and Geoffrey Gran, co-founders of The interview was homework—a required 5-page paper on leadership and “new venture creation”—in Hartmann’s MBA program. The...

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July 9, 2024

410 :: Zac Elenchin on His Journey from Kuwait and Afghanistan to 84 …

In episode 410, Zac Elenchin, a former combat medic in the US Army, shares his leadership journey and experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) —as well as post-traumatic growth. Zac discusses how to develop poise under pressure, the...

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July 2, 2024

409 :: Ryce Elliott, President at Benning Construction Co.: Construct…

In episode 409, Ryce Elliott, President at in Atlanta joins the Construction Leadership Podcast discuss to career development, leadership, and risk management in the construction industry. Elliott shares insights on everything from the pros and...

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June 25, 2024

408 :: Dr. Kofi Asare of the University of Oklahoma: The Incredible P…

In episode 408 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, Dr. Kofi Asare and Bradley Hartman discuss the concept of digital twins and their potential impact on the construction industry. They explore various analogies and metaphors to explain what...

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June 20, 2024

407 :: The SBI Framework and Billy Cornelius of TAL Building Centers

In episode 407, host Bradley Hartmann shares the most effective communication framework he's ever learned: the SBI Framework that originated within The Center for Creative Leadership. It was shared with Bradley by Jamie Dabbs of TDIndustries. SBI...

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June 18, 2024

406 :: Persuading Prefontaine: How Bill Bowerman—Track GOAT and Co-Fo…

In episode 406 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann discusses leadership and persuasion techniques that can be applied in the construction industry. Hartmann shares a story about legendary track coach, Bill Bowerman, and...

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June 13, 2024

405 :: The Alaskan Origins of Our Battle Cry: You Are Owed Nothing. D…

Through 404 episodes of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann has ended the show with his mantra-as-battle-cry: "You Are Owed Nothing. Deliver Value First." In episode 405, Hartmann shares its unlikely origin story for the first...

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June 11, 2024

405 :: The Alaskan Origins of the Battle Cry: “You Are Owed Nothing. …

Through 404 episodes of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann has ended the show with his mantra-as-battle-cry: "You Are Owed Nothing. Deliver Value First." In episode 405, Hartmann shares its unlikely origin story for the first...

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June 10, 2024

404 :: Mark Weber of Builders FirstSource: Insights from Working at T…

In episode 404, Mark Weber of Builders FirstSource in Michigan hilariously and insightfullyshares his experiences working at Taco Bell and in the electronic appliance retail business,highlighting the importance of upselling and learning to anticipate...

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June 4, 2024

403 :: Bill Walton Replay: Grateful Dead

In this replay episode, Bradley is joined by NBA Legend and Hall of Famer Bill Walton at the Annual Convention that was held October 19-21, 2022 in San Diego, CA. Bill discusses leadership lessons he learned from coaches, including John Wooden at...

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May 28, 2024

402 :: Randee Herrin: On Assessing Your Team’s Readiness to Change

In episode 402, Randy Herrin and Bradley Hartmann discuss the topic of change management. They explore the importance of understanding human nature and the readiness capability of the organization when implementing change. They also discuss the need...

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May 21, 2024

401 :: Negotiating Maas: The Baseball Card Transaction That Changed M…

In episode 401, host Bradley Hartmann shares his most personal story yet about a childhood event that changed his life. The story involves his father—a construction leader for four decades—a local card and comic retailer, and a professional...

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May 14, 2024

400 :: Verne Harnish on Scaling Up—And Why Lincoln Was the Worst POTUS

In this conversation, Verne Harnish discusses his insights on scaling up businesses and shares his experiences with the . He also highlights the importance of aligning people, strategy, execution, and cash in order to drive business growth. Harnish...

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May 7, 2024

399 :: Tom Asacker: Deathly Afraid of Not Doing It

In episode 399, Tom Asacker shares insights from his experience as a business owner,  innovator, and professional magician. He emphasizes the need to understand and fulfill  people's desires in order to be persuasive and influential.  ...

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April 30, 2024

398 :: How Nike Lost Steph Curry: A Case Study of a Multi-Billion Dol…

In episode 398, a 2016 written by Ethan Sherwood Strauss has been converted into a vivid and engaging case study illustrating the laws of power, influence, persuasion, and value—including what to do and what not to do. The case study examines Steph...

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April 23, 2024

397 :: 2024 Builder Panel: Brent Hull of Hull Works, Matthew Schmidt …

Episode 397 features an all-star lineup of leaders sharing their wisdom and experience from a recent training event held by Bradley Hartmann & Co. The panel includes: Brent Hull of Matthew Schmidt of Andrew Cooper of Bobby Krueger of ...

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April 16, 2024

396 :: Dr. Felix Olberholzer-Gee of the Harvard Business School on Be…

In episode 396 of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Dr. Felix Oberholzer-Gee joins the show to discuss his book, and the simple, yet powerful concept of The Value Stick, Felix is the Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration at Harvard...

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