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Alex Weber on Leadership and Peak Performance


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In this episode, Kirk Westwood talks to the “human shot of espresso” and soon-to-be guest speaker at the Construction Leadership Conference, Alex Weber. Alex is an international keynote speaker on leadership and peak performance, a competitor on American Ninja Warrior, and an award-winning entertainer for NBC. He’s an acclaimed author and one of the youngest coaches ever to win US Lacrosse Coach of the Year honors. Alex gives leaders & organizations his ‘Unstoppable Strategy’ to inspire engagement, gain a competitive edge, and unlock record-breaking achievements.

The Construction User 2.0 podcast is brought to you by The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC). Your host, Kirk Westwood, is the Director of Marketing for TAUC. Kirk has helped many organizations tell their stories as a photographer, blogger, web-streamer, and consultant. In each episode, we’ll explore the latest labor trends, industry insights, and important issues in the world of construction. Our guests are industry leaders, subject matter experts, and innovative visionaries discussing how we are building the ‘world of tomorrow.’ TAUC is made up of more than 1,800 contractor companies that utilize union labor for their projects, as well as local contractor associations and vendors in the industrial maintenance and construction fields. TAUC’s mission is to act as an advocate for union contractors and enhance cooperation between all parties to achieve the successful completion of construction projects. 

Discussion points:

  • The American Ninja Warrior experience
  • Alex’s big failing moment and becoming unstoppable
  • Playing hockey, LaCrosse, basketball etc. compared to Ninja Warrior obstacles
  • There’s no secret formula, just show up and give it your best
  • Technology, innovation, share burdens with your team
  • Humility, showing up, figuring it out as you go
  • Stress and mental health in the contruction industry
  • Men We Admire organization - supporting other men
  • Being committed, accepting failure, refusing to stop striving
  • Resources:

    Alex Weber Website

    Book: Fail Proof

    Men We Admire Website

    Construction Leadership Conference May 16-19

    Kirk Westwood TAUC

    TAUC Website

    Kirk Westwood LinkedIn

    The Construction User Magazine back issues

     

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