Construction Genius

From Dictator to Coach: The Leadership Shift Every Construction Owner Must Make to Win in 2025


Listen Later

Today, Eric explores the essential shift in leadership from the outdated command-and-control style to a coaching-focused approach. Eric addresses common leadership myths, emphasizes the power of trust, and outlines practical frameworks for effective coaching conversations. He highlights tools like the 90-Day High-Performance Dashboard to help leaders set goals, track progress, and foster accountability. With actionable advice on asking the right questions and creating a supportive culture, Eric equips leaders to build stronger teams and achieve long-term success. He closes with a call to embrace coaching as the key to thriving in today's competitive landscape.

HIGHLIGHTS

[00:46] Leadership Shift from Command and Control to Coaching 

[03:50] Five Lies Successful Leaders Tell Themselves

[07:47] Practical Coaching Frameworks

[09:47] Effective Coaching Questions

[17:34] 90-Day High-Performance Dashboard

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  1. Focus on coaching, not controlling.

  2. Use open-ended questions like "What's your biggest challenge?"

  3. Hold coaching talks midweek, late morning, distraction-free.

  4. Set clear goals, track progress, and build accountability.

  5. Help your team grow instead of being the sole problem-solver.

 

Mentioned in the episode:

90-Day High-Performance Dashboard

You can't afford to let your people drift.

To drive real performance, you must coach with clarity and purpose.

 

Use the 90-Day High-Performance Dashboard to:

  • Get clear on what matters most.

  • Drive focused action and accountability.

  • Strengthen trust and deepen relationships.

 

Success doesn't happen by accident.

It happens when leaders coach with precision and consistency.

Download the 90-Day High-Performance Dashboard here: https://www.constructiongenius.com/high-performance-in-a-new-role

Coach your team toward real results — one conversation at a time.

 

 

Resources to Help You Win in Construction

📖 Construction Genius Book – No B.S., practical, hands-on leadership, strategy, sales, and marketing advice for construction companies. Click this link to buy the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Construction-Genius-Effective-Hands-Leadership/dp/B0BHTRDY1T/

🎯 The Shift: Move from Project Builder to People Leader – Master the leadership skills you need to succeed in construction. Click this link to learn more and enroll: https://theshift.constructiongenius.com

☎️ Book a 10-Minute Call with Eric Anderton – If you want to discuss how I can help you coach your leaders, let’s connect. Book a 10-minute conversation here: https://10minutes.youcanbook.me

🎧 Subscribe & Share If this episode hit home, share it with your sales team. And don’t forget to leave a review—it helps more construction leaders find Construction Genius!

 

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Construction GeniusBy Eric Anderton

  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8

4.8

168 ratings


More shows like Construction Genius

View all
BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast by BiggerPockets

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

16,773 Listeners

Rich Dad Radio Show: In-Your-Face Advice on Investing, Personal Finance, & Starting a Business by The Rich Dad Media Network

Rich Dad Radio Show: In-Your-Face Advice on Investing, Personal Finance, & Starting a Business

3,873 Listeners

Order of Man by Ryan Michler

Order of Man

8,925 Listeners

REAL AF with Andy Frisella by Andy Frisella #100to0

REAL AF with Andy Frisella

32,771 Listeners

The Martell Method w/ Dan Martell by Dan Martell

The Martell Method w/ Dan Martell

573 Listeners

Modern Craftsman by Modern Craftsman

Modern Craftsman

1,139 Listeners

The Home Service Expert Podcast by Tommy Mello: $200 Million Founder|Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur Columnist

The Home Service Expert Podcast

741 Listeners

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt by BuildWitt

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt

428 Listeners

Real Estate Rookie by BiggerPockets

Real Estate Rookie

1,849 Listeners

Contractor Evolution by Breakthrough Academy

Contractor Evolution

50 Listeners

Waste No Day: A Home Services Motivational Podcast by Brian Burton & Nate Minnich

Waste No Day: A Home Services Motivational Podcast

500 Listeners

The Build Show Podcast by Matt Risinger

The Build Show Podcast

370 Listeners

On The Market by BiggerPockets

On The Market

898 Listeners

The Money Mondays by Dan Fleyshman

The Money Mondays

458 Listeners

The Millionaire Real Estate Agent | The MREA Podcast by Keller Podcast Network

The Millionaire Real Estate Agent | The MREA Podcast

381 Listeners