Sep 5, 2021
The Art of the Builder is a principle-based leadership guide for superintendents. The Hammer Story: Dave was a hard-nosed superintendent who only yelled and threw hard hats. Mike asked: if a carpenter could only use a hammer, what would you do? Dave said he would fire him. Mike responded: you only know one management tool. You're nothing but a pusher. Dave returned three days later wanting to hear the story again.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The Hammer Story: superintendent only knew how to yell, realized he needed more leadership tools beyond pushing
- Cultural creation: internal culture determines destiny more than external conditions
- Command and control: builder's responsibility after owner provides funding and design
- Outstanding electrician: preparation wasted when GC fails to provide controlled project
- Chaos indicators: schedules behind, bad quality, safety issues mean no command or control
If you don't have leadership tools, you're nothing but a
pusher.
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