Locus of Control is a critical dimension of talent that will materially improve every aspect of someone's life and job performance. It can be selected for during interviews and can be intentionally developed. It is a multiplier for many other skills.
0:00:00 What Is Locus of Control and Why Does it Matter?
0:02:32 Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence (7 Habits)
0:03:43 Confidence and Capabilities
0:05:05 The Dunning-Kruger Effect and Safety in Construction
0:06:52 Locus of Control and Decisions from Top Leadership
0:07:34 Strategic Market Choices for Construction Contractors
0:07:54 Opportunity Evaluation and Selection
0:08:54 Locus of Control and Construction Contract Negotiations
0:09:45 Helping People Improve their Locus of Control
0:14:37 Construction Technology Innovation and Locus of Control
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RESOURCES REFERENCED
Locus of Control - A Critical Dimension of Talent: https://dbmteam.com/insights/locus-of-control-a-critical-dimension-of-talent/
Construction Contracting, Materials Science, and "People Science": https://dbmteam.com/insights/construction-contracting-materials-science-and-people-science/
Headcount, Stages of Contractor Growth, and Growth Inflection Points: https://dbmteam.com/insights/headcount-stages-of-contractor-growth-and-growth-inflection-points/
BOOK: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://amzn.to/3K8DCks
Dunning-Kruger Effect: https://youtu.be/pOLmD_WVY-E
The ABCs of Strategic Market Choices: https://dbmteam.com/insights/the-abcs-of-strategic-market-choices/
Opportunity Evaluation (2 Critical Dimensions): https://dbmteam.com/insights/opportunity-evaluation-2-critical-dimensions/
4 Reasons Contractors Fail and How to Mitigate Risk with the Right Planning: https://www.travelers.com/resources/business-topics/surety-bond/reasons-contractors-fail
Resource - Negotiation (3 Prerequisites + 4 Perspectives): https://dbmteam.com/insights/resource-negotiation-3-prerequisites-plus-4-perspectives/
6 Progressive Levels of Standards Development: https://dbmteam.com/insights/6-progressive-levels-of-standards-development/
Continuous Improvement: Plan, Do, Check, and Act (PDCA): https://dbmteam.com/insights/continuous-improvement-plan-do-check-and-act-pdca/
Resource - 2 Second Lean: https://dbmteam.com/insights/resource-2-second-lean/
Technology Systems – Seeing the Whole Picture: https://dbmteam.com/insights/technology-systems-seeing-the-whole-picture/
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SPEAKER
David Brown: https://dbmteam.com/team/david-brown/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbrownmanagement/
DIGGING DEEPER SERIES
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkc9c6Nu2AQF87hsevPOx5q3hLQWm5fbv
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locus-of-control/id1756997221?i=1000662135227
Youtube: https://youtu.be/tRUD4y0Hv44
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1a228bbe-53af-4ade-855f-320b7309b921/episodes/525ea5d8-9d87-4418-9182-33348fb63fe8/locus-of-control-and-construction-contractors
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