Surviving an Economic Storm
It goes without saying; these are unique and unprecedented times like none of us has lived through before. The economic crisis of 2008-09 did massive damage for a large segment of the population, but [...]
Dealing with Fear and Uncertainty in Turbulent Times
How do we, as a business community, respond to the current state of affairs concerning the pandemic COVID-19 health threat, while protecting our businesses from the potential fallout? It is a question that is [...]
Inspiration: The First Stop on the Road to Success
Of the many responsibilities we are called to every day in the construction business, one stands out as underserved and neglected – inspiration. At its core, leadership is inspiration. It’s taking people somewhere [...]
Becoming a Learning Organization; Becoming ‘Great’ vs ‘Good’
Author Jim Collins has elegantly noted that in business, “Good is the enemy of Great”[1]. In his fascinating study of “Great”[2] companies compared to “Good” companies, those defined as “Good” found it too [...]
Tackling the Labor Shortage: Becoming the Company of Choice
Times have changed. The labor market for the construction industry has taken significant hits since the great recession of 2008-09 - a dilemma felt by builders and trades across the country with few [...]
Want Your Business to Grow? Add the Right Nutrients
What exactly is business growth? Most business owners say they want it, but most can’t define it. Not that more sales and income aren’t desirable outcomes, but there is a [...]