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This episode isn't comfortable and it's not meant to be. Jason takes on a tough but necessary conversation about the cultural mindset that's holding us back.
Too often, we wear stagnation, ignorance, and fear like badges of honor. "I haven't read a book in 30 years." "We've always done it this way." "AI will take our jobs." These aren't harmless phrases, they're symptoms of decline.
Jason draws from history, industry, and hard truth to challenge us:
Why fear and ignorance have become tools of control in governments, companies, and even daily conversations.
How the U.S. once thrived on continuous improvement, education, and courage and what it would take to reclaim that mindset.
Why tariffs, isolation, and complacency are signs of decline not solutions.
What construction professionals can do to reject stagnation and become the true voices of progress.
This isn't about politics. It's about leadership, courage, and the future of our industry and our nation.
If you're tired of seeing fear and ignorance celebrated, and you're ready to step into improvement and knowledge, this is an episode you can't afford to skip.
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
By Jason Schroeder4.9
139139 ratings
This episode isn't comfortable and it's not meant to be. Jason takes on a tough but necessary conversation about the cultural mindset that's holding us back.
Too often, we wear stagnation, ignorance, and fear like badges of honor. "I haven't read a book in 30 years." "We've always done it this way." "AI will take our jobs." These aren't harmless phrases, they're symptoms of decline.
Jason draws from history, industry, and hard truth to challenge us:
Why fear and ignorance have become tools of control in governments, companies, and even daily conversations.
How the U.S. once thrived on continuous improvement, education, and courage and what it would take to reclaim that mindset.
Why tariffs, isolation, and complacency are signs of decline not solutions.
What construction professionals can do to reject stagnation and become the true voices of progress.
This isn't about politics. It's about leadership, courage, and the future of our industry and our nation.
If you're tired of seeing fear and ignorance celebrated, and you're ready to step into improvement and knowledge, this is an episode you can't afford to skip.
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

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