Elevate Construction

Construction leaders are you unknowingly burning out your best people?

In this episode, I break down the four pillars of Individual Balance that every high-performing team needs. From mindset shifts to personal organization hacks, you'll discover practical strategies to reduce stress, boost morale, and deliver results without sacrificing your team's well-being.

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Overworked, overloaded, and out of balance, it's a silent killer for construction teams.

In this episode, I share exactly how to spot the warning signs of imbalance, the scorecard I use to measure team health, and the leadership shifts that will keep your people energized, focused, and delivering their best work, without burning out.

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

You can have the best plan in the world and still fail if your team isn't right.

In this episode, I reveal the three non-negotiables every project team must have to perform at its peak and share the real-world $280M project story that proves why leadership, team cohesion, and a bold performance goal matter more than anything else.

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

In this podcast we cover:

• Introduction to the First Planner System™️ - Why Cake? Part 2

Every project has problems but whether they cost you time, money, and morale depends on when you find them.

In this episode, I unpack the "window of doom" concept from How Big Things Get Done and explain why discovering problems in preconstruction is infinitely cheaper (and less painful) than finding them in the field.

We'll look at the hard data from 16,000+ projects, dismantle the dangerous fallacies that sabotage planning, and explore why Takt planning beats the push mentality every time. Plus, I'll share how Pixar's planning process holds the key to delivering construction projects on budget, on time, and without burning out your team.

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

In this podcast we cover:

• Introduction to the First Planner System™️- Why Cake?

Too many projects start wrong and then everyone wonders why they go wrong.

In this episode, I break down how owners, outdated rules, and bad paradigms can stack the deck against your team before you even break ground. I'll show you how to spot the warning signs, take extreme ownership, and create a planning process that protects workers, foremen, and the flow of work.

We'll talk about why over 60% of your project's success is decided before NTP, how to flip the "plan poorly, build reactively" cycle on its head, and why the cake analogy might be the perfect way to rethink your First Planner System. If you want to start projects in control and keep them there, this one's for you.

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

In this podcast we cover:

• Introduction to the First Planner System™️

Before you can deliver a flawless project, you need the right system in place and it starts long before construction begins.

In this episode, I break down the First Planner System, part of the Integrated Production Control System, and show how it sets the stage for predictable success, seamless trade partner integration, and unstoppable team performance. If you've ever wondered why projects fail despite great people, this will change how you see preconstruction forever.

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Blinking Red Lights: The Warning Signs You Can't Ignore

If you're driving without headlights or a dashboard, you're headed for disaster. The same goes for running a project without a macro-level takt plan and clear KPIs.

In this episode, I share a powerful analogy that will change how you think about project planning, plus a real-life near-miss that drove the lesson home. Learn how to set up your "blinking red lights" so you can spot problems before they blow up your schedule, your budget, or your team.

Listen now and make sure you're not building blind.

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

They Only Clean Up When You Visit"? Here's How to Flip That into a Win

We've all seen it.

The leadership team shows up, and suddenly the job site looks spotless, only to slip back to chaos the next day. Most people see that as a negative. I see an opportunity.

In this episode, I share how to turn that short-term reaction into a long-term cultural habit. You'll learn how regular leadership visits, paired with the right balance of influence and authority, can transform job site behavior, build consistency, and embed operational excellence into your team's DNA.

Listen now and discover how to make "clean up when they show up" work for you, not against you.

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Doing Your Best with the Wrong Inputs

Why do smart, well-intentioned people still make terrible decisions? In this episode, I break down the concept of "wrong inputs" and how the beliefs, habits, and data you start with can sabotage even your best efforts.

Through real-world examples (from jobsite foremen to public figures), I'll show how to spot bad inputs, change them, and engineer better outcomes for yourself and for the people you lead.

Listen now and learn how to transform the way you think, work, and collaborate by fixing the inputs that drive your results.

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

How to Use Interns the Right Way

Too many companies waste their intern programs by giving students and newcomers nothing but busywork. In this episode, I explain why that's a huge missed opportunity and how to flip it into your company's most powerful talent pipeline.

You'll learn:

• Why giving interns real work is the only way to prepare them (and your company) for success

• The outdated "pay your dues" mindset that's holding our industry back

• Practical ways to welcome, equip, and train interns from day one

Listen now and start building your future team the right way.

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw