What separates a good construction project from a truly exceptional one often has nothing to do with blueprints and everything to do with people.

Matt Webster, Owner of Sterling Builders Group, joins Joe Walker for a thoughtful conversation about the leadership principles that have defined his career across the military, higher education facilities management, consulting, and now commercial construction. From his time leading organizational transformation at the University of Florida to building systems and culture at his own company, Matt gets into how emotional intelligence, radical transparency, and intentional team building are the real drivers of project success in the AEC industry.

Whether you lead a project team, run a firm, or work directly with clients in the design and construction industry, this episode offers a grounded look at what high performance really takes. 

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Leadership in construction
• Emotional intelligence in AEC
• High-performing teams
• Agile mindset
• Construction project management
• Owner-contractor relationships
• Team culture
• Organizational change management

Connect with Matt Webster:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-webster-93486012/

https://www.sterling-built.com/

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