Erik Harrison

The New Construction Leader

EPISODE 18 – October 9th, 2017

I’m excited to welcome another guest who shares common ground with me being an influencer in the construction industry. In this episode, I interview Erik Harrison who is a Project Manager for Cupertino Electric and show host of The New Construction Leader Podcast. We talk about all things construction management, leadership, books, mindset, and self-improvement.

I think you guys will get some value from this conversation. Erik is a guy you can respect because he works hard on striving to be the best he can be!

“Am I passionate about construction work? Not necessarily. Passionate about helping others achieve their goals? Very much so.” – Erik Harrison

“My mission is to make a difference in the business world, make a difference on the planet, and other people’s lives.” – Erik Harrison

Some things we cover in this episode:

* Trying to do what your passionate about vs. building valuable skills

* The mindset behind pursuing what you’re passionate about.

* Erik’s perspective on great leadership – 15:00

* How to save time and money by planning your work – 20:00

* What clear communication looks like – 25:00

* How to run productive meetings that produce results – 27:00

* Balancing professional and personal life

* The difference between the growth mindset and the fixed mindset – 32:30

* Prioritizing the important things in our lives – 45:00

* Advice for millennials navigating the early journey – 48:00

* Closing Gratitude – 53:00

Links, Products & Resources mentioned:

* Erik’s recommended books mentioned: Mindset: The New Phycology of Success by Carol Dweck , The Five Minute Foreman: Mastering The People Side of Construction, The Compound Effect by Darren hardy

* Erik’s Podcast: The New Construction Leader on iTunes

Connect with Erik here:

Podcast on iTunes: The New Construction Leader | Instagram: @thenewconstructionleader | Email: [email protected]

Check out this excellent interview with Erik Harrison, in Episode 18:

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Thanks for listening!