The Importance of Asking Questions

The smartest person in the room isn’t necessarily the one who has answers but one with great, insightful questions. Asking questions stimulates discussion, encourages collaboration, and ultimately leads to more informed decisions. In fact, Einstein said, “If I had an...

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Part of being a successful leader is respecting the knowledge of the past and actively seeking input and feedback from people inside and outside your circle. However, many contractors find themselves trapped into the misconception that they need to do everything...

The Essence of Competition

Because construction is a ruthlessly competitive industry, leaders must be able to bring their “A Games” continually. This week in Digging Deeper, Dennis shares parts of his journey to face his best competition and offers metaphorical tips so you can be...

The Future of LEAN

LEAN has been frequently debated in the construction industry. Some are much more eager to follow the LEAN path than others. Supply chain disruptions among other things have left those less eager leaders wondering if there’s any possible way that LEAN and pull...