Construction Genius

Construction Genius

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  • How to Beat Overwhelm and Maximize Your Leadership Impact

    Would you like to overcome distraction and discouragement, and stay focused on executing your leadership responsibilities? Define a compelling vision and mission. Commit to a strong ethical code. Understand and leverage your unique skill set. Clarify your top initiatives, and be accountable for their execution. Cultivate relationships inside and outside your company, and continue to work on your own personal development.

    If that sounds like a lot, it is! Fortunately there are resources available to help, like The Construction Leaders Dashboard.

    The Dashboard is a simple tool construction executives use to clarify eight areas vital to their success. In this episode of Construction Genius, I'll explain each area of the Dashboard, and using a real-world example show you how you can take this tool and use it to enhance your leadership.

    Interested to know more about the Construction Leaders Dashboard? Tune in to this episode now!

    What's Discussed in This Episode:

    1. Hallmarks of a great leader [02:33]
      • Know their goals [02:40]
      • Know the reason for their goals [02:55]
      • Clear identity [03:48]
      • Know what sets them apart [04:48]
      • Reports everyday [05:12]
      • Measures how to be successful [05:44]
      • Sees the importance of relationships [06:18]
      • Seeks growth and development [07:02]
      • Clarity [09:10]
      • Focus [09:44]
      • Keeps one grounded [10:04]
      • Accountability [10:56]
      • Consistency [11:08]
    2. Benefits of having a dashboard [07:57]
      • What is vision? [12:41]
      • Set your company's mission [14:44]
      • Values define your behavior [16:00]
      • Edge: what sets you apart [17:57]
      • Initiatives that help you focus [22:46]
      • Metrics [25:17]
      • Relationships and success [27:00]
      • Development opportunities to be better [30:06]
    3. What's in a leaders' dashboard [11:39]
    4. The need for a leadership dashboard [32:00]

    Resources:

    • Download your own version of the Construction Leader's Dashboard www.ericanderton.com/cld

    • For your executive coaching needs, visit my website and contact me https://www.ericanderton.com/contact/

    Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    37 min
  • The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility

    There are several ways to describe an effective leader. A leader can be strong, passionate, and humble. While all of these traits are essential to leadership success, there is something in leader humility that makes it unique.

    In today's episode, our guest, Marilyn Gist and I discuss what leader humility is and what it is not. Marilyn also explains how humility bridges the power disparity between leaders and employees by making their employees feel seen and heard. She cites real-world examples of how humility has been an effective aid in solving crisis situations in global companies such as Ford and Costco.

    Learn more about humility and how you can display it in your leadership by listening to this podcast episode today!

    What's Discussed in This Episode:

    1. Marilyn's encounter with Jim Sinegal [02:08]
    2. How Jim demonstrates leader humility [04:09]
    3. Relationship between humility and power distance [05:23]
    4. Leaders' awareness of their effect to others [08:15]
    5. Advice for CEOs mentoring new leaders [10:17]
      • Perception of a leader [12:51]
    6. Show humility in a proactive manner [11:38]
    7. Generous inclusion and leadership [15:08]
    8. Why leaders don't include their employees in decision-making [16:50]
      • Alan Mulally's experience with Ford's crisis [18:33]
      • How Alan balanced competing interests [21:09]
    9. Leader's humility impact on the organization's bottom lines [17:48]
      • Building self-awareness [26:34]
    10. Rebuild a humble model of yourself [25:32]
    11. Helpful tools in building humility [27:22]
      • Repairing damaged relationships [31:26]
    12. A leader recovers according to their strength [30:38]
    13. Top three things to do to become a humble leader [33:41]

    About the Guest:

    Marilyn Gist is an educator, speaker, and acclaimed author of The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility. She is a sought-after speaker for topics on leadership effectiveness and impact. Marilyn's book about leadership humility brings insight into what is required from leaders to work together with their employees effectively.

    Resources:

    • Marilyn Gist Website (https://www.marilyngist.com/discover-extraordinary-power)
    • Marilyn's restaurant recommendation: Il Terrazzo Carmine (https://www.ilterrazzocarmine.com/)

    Books mentioned in this episode:

    • The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility (https://amzn.to/35Hyq2l)

    Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    38 min
  • OK Boomer! How to Successfully Integrate Millennials Into Your Executive Team

    There is a rapid shift happening in the workplace today. Millennials are firmly established in leadership positions. While this proves to be useful for companies, some Boomers and GenXers find it difficult to adjust and see the good that the Millennial generation offers. Finding the balance between the strengths of each generation and how to put it to good use is crucial to get the workplace in order and more productive.

    Today's podcast episode features ICF professional coach and author of "Unleash the Millennials and Save the World", Philip Zimmerman. Philip has extensive experience in handling and growing businesses before he ventured into teaching. We will talk about how this transition he went through in life helped him see and highlight the disparity between generations, how to effectively incorporate the younger generation to the company's executive team, and what these different generations can learn from one another.

    Listen to this podcast episode and gain a lot of helpful insights about this issue.

    What's Discussed in This Episode:

    1. Philip's career change [02:20]
      • Experiences as a teacher [04:43]
      • The disconnect between generations [09:55]
    2. The interaction between leaders and employees [08:18]
      • Allow creativity and innovation thrive [12:53]
    3. Explaining why the 'Why' is as important as explaining the 'How' [10:40]
    4. Bridging the gap between the new and traditional methods [14:25]
    5. Mistakes when incorporating Millennials into leadership teams [16:03]
    6. Bridging the human wisdom gap [17:54]
    7. How can Boomers help Millennials lead in human interactions effectively? [19:54]
    8. The need and preference for coaching sessions [21:20]
    9. Communicate the mission, vision, and core values properly [24:07]
    10. The next steps to maximize the impact of Millennial leaders [26:40]

    About the Guest:

    Philip Zimmerman is on a mission to help businesses achieve higher and sustainable levels of outcomes. He is the author of the groundbreaking book 'Unleash the Millennials and Save the World', which aims to build resilient and successful businesses by developing the next generation of leaders. His long years of experience in handling businesses and in the academe helped him bridge the generational difference in the workplace.

    Resources:

    • Check out Philip's website (https://engineeringleadershipdesign.com/)
    • Visit Philip's recommended restaurant (https://www.toasttab.com/lit-pizza-burbank/v3#!/)

    Books mentioned in this episode:

    • Unleash the Millennial and Save the World (https://amzn.to/3kl1HWO)

    Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    31 min
  • Soft as Steel: How to Master the People Skills that Impact Profit

    Do soft skills have a place in hardened industries like construction?

    Dennis Doran—CEO, speaker, and author of Soft as Steel—explains the value of soft skills and relationship building within the construction industry. In today's podcast episode, we will tackle how soft skills create leaders. We will also learn how soft skills are similar to a building's foundation and how it supports the structure that builds on it.

    Learn more about the importance of soft skills in the construction industry by tuning in to this episode today!

    What's Discussed in This Episode:

    1. Soft skills make a good leader great [01:24]
    2. Influences of emotionally intelligent leaders [04:19]
    3. Why are soft skills undervalued in the construction industry? [07:24]
    4. Trustworthiness as the top soft skill [08:43]
      • The importance of building relationships [11:26]
    5. Downsides of not valuing soft skills in the construction industry [10:42]
    6. What the older generation can learn from the younger generation [14:57]
      • Determine the unfavorable traits and work on it [18:41]
    7. Poor performance can be due to non-technical issues and interests [17:13]
    8. Planning improves emotional intelligence [20:49]
    9. Personal and professional improvement is a process [22:39]
    10. Next steps of construction executives [23:52]

    About the Guest:

    Dennis Doran is a leading expert in the construction industry with his more than thirty years of experience. Dennis dedicates his time to providing leaders, across all industries, with tools to be successful in business, life, and relationships. He highlights the importance of soft skills in the construction industry in his highly acclaimed book, Soft as Steel.

    Resources:

    • DiSC Behavioral Assessment (https://www.everythingdisc.com/Home.aspx)

    Books mentioned in this episode:

    • Soft as Steel (https://amzn.to/353TfVx)
    • Emotional Intelligence 2.0 (https://amzn.to/2IBQKSV)

    Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    28 min
  • Coinbase Controversy: How to Stay Mission Focused in Times of Turmoil

    Social unrest, widespread protests and riots, and a global pandemic. These are just a few of the crises that we are dealing with at present. When everything seems to be in a state of total unrest, what are the steps to take to maintain the equilibrium within your business?

    Today's podcast explores the stance of Coinbase, an online platform that buys, sells, and trades crypto currency. I will point out how Coinbase has maintained a mission-focused outlook despite the current situation of the society.

    Specifically, we will go over a blog post from Brian Armstrong, the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase and use it to answer the question: How should companies engage in broader societal issues while keeping their teams united and focused on the issue?

    If you or those around you are struggling to maintain a sturdy footing during these times, this podcast is perfect for you.

    What's Discussed in This Episode:

    1. Starting from the roots: Determining the purpose of a business [03:26]
      • Benefits for the customers [06:24]
      • What the employees are entitled to [06:54]
      • Responsibilities towards the industry and society [07:07]
    2. Responsibilities of the business to its stakeholders [06:06]
      • Compelling and clear mission [08:47]
      • Cultivate a unique company culture [09:38]
    3. Foundations of a sturdy business [08:30]
    4. Notes from Coinbase's company culture [11:16]
    5. What do employees want from work? [17:58]
    6. Let your company be a safe space for employees [19:03]
    7. Do not compromise company culture for the wrong people [21:02]
      • Pinpoint and work on what you can improve [22:45]
    8. Determine your company's singular focus [21:50]
    9. Know when to and when not to involve in societal issues unrelated to work [23:30]
    10. Glorious Freedom: Do what you want to do [27:17]
    11. The cost of involving in controversial societal issues [28:05]
    12. What are the next steps for a construction company executive? [33:18]

    Resources:

    • Read the referenced Coinbase blog
      • (Mission Focused: https://blog.coinbase.com/coinbase-is-a-mission-focused-company)
      • (Follow Up: https://blog.coinbase.com/a-follow-up-to-coinbase-as-a-mission-focused-company)
      • (Culture at Coinbase: https://blog.coinbase.com/culture-at-coinbase)

    Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    38 min
  • The Power of Communicating Your Company's Values and Strategy, Everyday

    If you look back on your days as an employee at your first company, would you still be able to remember its core values and strategic focus? Most likely, not. How about if you surveyed your employees, do they know what your values and strategy are? Core values are what helps employees behave in a manner that benefits the company and strategic focus gives them a clear picture of how the business is going to succeed.

    What does it take to ingrain the core values and strategy into your employees? That's what we're here to discuss in this week's Construction Genius episode with Bill Schultz, President of W.M. Schultz Construction. We talk about the measures he took to instill the core values and strategic focus in the hearts and minds of his people as well as what lead him into the creation of the 22 service standards.

    If you are struggling with making sure your employees share your vision and adhere to your company's values, then tune in to gain incredible insights now!

    What's Discussed in This Episode:

    1. What lead to the creation of the 22 service standards [02:25]
      • The mistakes made and lessons learned [04:26]
      • The company's core values lie in the heart and mind of the founder [06:21]
    2. Simpler is better; Less is more [06:39]
      • The core values attract the right people and repel the wrong ones [13:57]
    3. How the 22 service standards were ingrained into the minds of the employees [09:07]
      • 22 service standards for 22 working days [17:22]
      • The service standards are related to the founder's core focus & strategy [19:15]
    4. How the 22 services standards were developed [14:49]
      • Easy jobs draw more competition [21:03]
      • Focus on a niche [22:51]
    5. Why it's great to build a customer-centric business [20:17]
    6. Finding the balance between customer service, completing the job, and safety [23:54]
    7. Building relationships with government customers [25:23]
      • How to develop your own service standards [27:26]
    8. Bill's advice to all construction CEOs [26:32]
    9. The importance of consistently communicating your core values [28:28]
    10. Achieving a revenue of $65 million in 10 years [30:48]

    About the Guest:

    Bill Schultz is the President of W.M. Schultz Construction, Inc., a company based in Ballston Spa, New York, providing services for water and wastewater treatment facilities to bridges, site work, industrial facilities, cast in place concrete, and design-build. Being in business for more than 20 years, it has become one of the dominant players in the construction industry in New York.

    Resources:

    • W.M. Schultz Construction Website (https://www.wmschultz.com/)
    • Connect with Bill Schultz through LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-schultz-a80395198/)

    Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    35 min
  • How Ordinary People Become Excellent Leaders

    LeBron James is in the NBA Finals again. It's amazing the level of performance he's sustained for over 15 years. We all know he's incredibly talented, but his success is not due primarily to his natural abilities. Hard work, dedication, and understanding how to succeed is far more critical to LeBron achieving consistent excellence.

    Today, let's learn some lessons from LeBron and other top-performing athletes and take a deep dive into the 99% perspiration that goes into excellence, and what you can do to get into the habit of greatness. We discuss:

    • The seven areas of excellence
    • Self-imposed roadblocks
    • TDAAT
    • Steps you can take to improve as a leader

    Don't settle for mediocrity. Keep striving for excellence and tune in to this episode!

    What's Discussed in This Episode:

    1. What is excellence? [04:18]
    2. The 7 areas of excellence [04:58]
      • Why people put roadblocks on themselves [10:26]
      • The difference between genius and dedication [11:48]
    3. The self-imposed roadblocks to excellence [08:51]
      • Understanding quantitative and qualitative changes [14:24]
      • What happens if you make at least 2 qualitative changes [16:29]
    4. The path to excellence [12:55]
      • Different techniques you can use to improve your leadership [17:09]
      • "Do what you hate to do, but do it like you love it" [20:27]
      • You must embrace the attitude of self-sacrifice to achieve excellence [22:20]
      • Associate yourself with excellent leaders [24:59]
      • Excellence builds up over time when you sweat over the small stuff [26:40]
    5. TDAAT: five things to remember to get on the habit of excellence [16:38]
    6. Excellence is achieved by putting together all the small things performed well [27:33]
    7. The compounding effect of making simple qualitative commitments [28:08]
    8. Steps you can take to improve as a leader [34:07]
      • A simple win breeds confidence [34:33]
      • Find someone who fits the definition of leadership you want to achieve [36:03]

    Resources:

    • Construction Leaders Dashboard: www.ericanderton.com/cld
    • Kick Ass Meetings: www.ericanderton.com/kam
    • Daniel Chambliss: The Mundanity of Excellence: An Ethnographic Report on Stratification and Olympic Swimmers
    • Contact Eric: www.ericanderton.com/contact

    Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    40 min
  • How to Flawlessly Implement Technology in Your Construction Company

    Every day construction companies produce a treasure trove of information: Bidding benchmarks, production metrics, accounting data. There is a vast amount of value to that data if it is managed and utilized effectively.

    This requires the efficient implementation of technology and an understanding of the strengths and limitations of various technology solutions.

    Unfortunately, this is where many companies fall short and as EOS Group CEO, Nick Papadopoulos says "Contractors produce gold and throw it away."

    In today's episode Nick and I discuss:

    • The challenges of historical data management
    • A 4 step strategic process for flawless technology implementation
    • 5 benefits of effective technology implementation and usage

    If you want to learn how to implement and leverage technology in your business, this episode is for you.

    What's Discussed in This Episode:

    1. Historical Data Management: Contractors produce gold and throw it away [00:06]
    2. Data is stored in tools but where do you go with that? [02:58]
      • "Socialize" data for other people's decision-making [03:26]
    3. Lack of facts and relying on memory invites errors [07:14]
    4. Contractors struggle with data because they don't apply a holistic approach [07:47]
    5. Solving an isolated problem [08:25]
      • The effort of preparing information is valuable [08:31]
    6. Good data management makes you credible [11:30]
      • Opinion is good, but business needs data [11:58]
      • Your response rate is crucial [14:18]
    7. Resistance comes with the presumption that estimating is about secrets [15:00]
    8. Managing differences of expectations towards technology [15:45]
      • The younger generation want employers that allow them to use technology to their advantage [16:05]
    9. Your value is tied to the amount of information you can remember [18:27]
    10. Companies that use technology to support decision-making processes have higher workforce retention [22:16]
    11. The transient nature of work makes technology necessary [23:50]
      • Overcoming struggle with data management [24:20]
    12. Where should contractors focus? [26:11]
      • Manage your financials, then manage your projects [26:43]
      • Let your data dictate your patterns [27:48]
    13. Lack of planning sidetracks contractors [29:01]
      • Standardize data [30:14]
    14. Prioritize [31:08]
      1. Go slow to go fast [32:17]
    15. Construction is complex; deal with the reality [34:27]
    16. Rock climbing; you can't move too much [36:47]
      • Balance change [37:15]
    17. Don't buy every license available [38:29]
    18. Technology is efficient but not fail-safe [39:58]
      • Technology requires discipline and standards [41:21]
      • The misconception of technology in terms of value [42:47]
    19. Data helps make an organization transparent [44:27]
    20. Knowledge made accessible produces tangible value [44:58]
    21. Solving problems with an agile approach [47:05]
    22. How EOS Group help companies become operationally efficient with technology [48:43]
    23. If you don't get the facts right, your execution wouldn't matter [48:50]
    24. The one restaurant you shouldn't miss in Santa Barbara [50:06]

    About the Guest:

    For the past 25 + years, Nick's drive and passion stems from being able to help companies in the AEC/O industry implement cost estimating technologies so they can work more efficiently. Nick strives to continue to create better solutions for process optimization along with developing software for benchmarking and predictive analytics.

    As technology has changed, so has Nick. The lens that he views upstream and downstream solutions for the AEC/O industry taking into account data architecture, metrics, analysis, and process design. Even with the digital disruption of the AEC/O industry, Nick has stayed true to his focus, which has resulted in over 2,000 successful integrations by developing award-winning and industry-leading commercial software applications and knowledge bases.

    Nick has become a trusted advisor to many of the largest AEC/O firms in the world and he has worked with many of ENR's top 400 firms, Fortune 1000 companies, and US Federal Agencies. He is very proud of the long-term and multi-year, multi-platform relationships he built. Nick is also actively involved in AACEI, ASPE, and ASTM.

    Resources:
    • Check out the Eos Group website (https://eosgroup.com/)
    • Follow Nick on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjpapadopoulos/)
    • If you are interested in a partnership, after listening to this podcast and would like to work with Nick or just learn more, please reach out to him through [email protected]
    • Nick's restaurant recommendation - Olio e Limone
      • Location - https://www.olioelimone.com/the-restaurant/location/
      • Website - https://www.olioelimone.com/

    Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    53 min
  • Cash King: 5 Ways to Master the Flow of Money in Your Business

    Do the math they said. Math is the stronghold of business they said. They're not wrong. But while there's no denying that learning to count in more ways than one determines game-changing decisions in construction.

    Numbers are crucial for very obvious reasons, especially when it comes to changing gears from strength or growth to a business's impending survival mode. Got more than what you spent? Awesome! Make sure to keep it that way. Noticed code red signs on your cash flow? Time to get the data out and rein the cash in. Easier said than done, and that's why we have GrowthForce's Stephen King in today's Construction Genius episode, Cash King: 5 Ways to Master the Flow of Money in Your Business.

    When it comes to math, it pays to listen to the real deal, so get ready to manage your cash flow better by tuning in to this very timely podcast!

    What's Discussed in This Episode:

    1. Data is king, today more than ever [03:15]
      • Good accounting and Bad accounting [04:10]
      • Data towards decisions [05:12]
      • Get restructuring—make that call [11:29]
    2. When the going gets tough, it's about what you keep, not what you make [12:43]
      • If you want to sell your way to profits, don't [13:49]
      • Discounting shouldn't come at the expense of profit gains [15:49]
    3. Hold on to that gross profit line[18:29]
      • Identify your above-the-line costs [18:52]
      • Choose long-term value over the cost of acquiring a customer [23:31]
    4. Forecast profitability through better pricing [27:16]
      • Do the math; cover overhead costs [28:43]
      • Outsource and do it right [31:46]
      • Understand and be honest when your business is struggling [32:47]
    5. Recognize that people drive profits [33:49]
      • Strengthen by keeping people who fit the core values [34:301]
      • Determine key players whether they're in your business or the competition's [36:52]
      • Cascade budget to the organization [37:46]
      • Collections is king [42:33]

    About the Guest:

    GrowthForce President and CEO Stephen King has been highly-rated in the industry for his knack of visualizing the future of accounting, leading GrowthForce to become one of the fastest-growing companies in America. Boasting nearly three decades of credentials at the forefront of technology development and accounting system design, Stephen continues to be one of the leaders in the nation's largest outsourced accounting services for small businesses.

    Resources:
    • Start making data-driven decisions (https://www.growthforce.com/pandemic)
    • Check out GrowthForce Financial Management Services (https://www.growthforce.com/)
    • Connect with or follow Steve to know more about this commitment on LinkedIn
    • Stay updated with Steve and GrowthForce by following him on Twitter

    Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    54 min
  • Solving the Workforce Crisis by Revolutionizing the Education System

    The construction industry is one of the major contributors to the US (and global) economy. But schools are putting less priority on technical education for young adults who will soon occupy most of tomorrow's workforce.

    People now have the choice to either get a 4-year degree from a college or immediately join the workforce right after graduating from high school. However, without having any practical skills, being able to find a fulfilling career (and build wealth) can prove to be challenging. So how do we address this kind of situation? That's what we're here to discuss in this week's Construction Genius podcast with Kevin Dobson from Capital College & Career Academy (CAPCCA). He'll share with us how CAPCCA intends to take a different approach in solving these education problems.

    Help shape the future of the construction industry by tuning in to this episode!

    What's Discussed in This Episode:

    1. Why the educational system fails to produce qualified construction individuals [02:20]
      • Having a degree doesn't necessarily secure a high-paying job in the future [03:41]
      • How CAPCCA is helping students build their resume from day 1 [06:46]
      • By making classes more meaningful, kids will see the point of school [08:08]
    2. Fixing the educational system to better address the construction industry needs [05:29]
      • Working with your hands can help you overcome challenges [11:03]
    3. Why children serve as the beacon of hope for the community [09:40]
      • The school should represent the needs of the community [12:19]
      • We need to start treating young adults as young adults [13:36]
    4. Molding students to become tradespeople at an early stage [11:40]
    5. What happens when students decide to shift career choices [15:27]
      • Training students with construction skills early on saves resources [19:55]
      • Investing in apprenticeship vs retraining employees [20:38]
      • Why construction executives should put importance on apprenticeship [22:04]
    6. The advantage of graduating fresh out of college with actual work experience [17:52]
      • Their projected class size starting S.Y. 2022-2023 [24:43]
    7. CAPCCA's target launch date [23:45]
    8. CAPCCA looking to partner with prospective workforce trainers [25:52]
    9. Why Kevin went into teaching [27:50]
    10. How construction changed the life of a small family [29:18]
    11. Kevin's favorite restaurant [30:22]

    About the Guest:

    Discovering his passion for teaching since high school, Kevin Dobson is dedicated to helping students excel in their studies and perform well by the time they enter the workforce. However, he has seen a dilemma in the current education system that seems to remain unaddressed to this day: despite the rapid advancements in technology and the world, the way of learning still stays the same. That's why he founded the Capital College & Career Academy, a free public charter school dedicated to accelerating high school students in terms of career. It is slated to launch this coming January 2021 and offers technical education to its future students.

    Resources:

    • Visit the CAPCCA Website (http://capcca.org/)
    • Connect with Kevin Dobson on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-dobson-b6025217a/)
    • Follow Sacramento CCA on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SacramentoCCCA)
    • Follow them on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SacramentoCCCA)
    • Connect with CCA on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-college-career-academy)
    • Donate to CCCA and help shape the workforce of tomorrow (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cvqV-q7JCKOGgEKxIghx-Wjl1W5XvPHu/view?usp=sharing)

    Kevin's Restaurant Recommendation:

    • Asian Cafe
      • Website (https://asiancafesacramento.com/)

    Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

    Thank you for tuning in!

    33 min

About Construction Genius

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Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration."

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