Sep 5, 2021
The Art of the Builder is a principle-based leadership guide for superintendents. The Hammer Story: Dave only yelled and threw hard hats. Mike asked if he would fire a carpenter who could only use a hammer. Dave realized he only knew one management tool and needed more leadership tools beyond pushing.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- The Hammer Story: superintendent only knew how to yell, needed more leadership tools
- 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
If you don't have the full range of leadership tools on your
superintendent tool belt, you're nothing but a pusher, and pushers
are a dime a dozen in this industry.
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