Hoots on the Ground | The Lean Builder

In this episode, Hoots interviews General Superintendent James Gable and Hunter Fuqua with Adolfson & Peterson. They tell their lean journey through each of their perspectives. This conversation covers everything from prefabrication to generational differences and covers what a millwright trade is and or has developed into.

As Hunter and James interact, you get a tremendous feel for their connection and respect for one another. Hunter describes what #NoBullshido is to him and how he turns those into lessons on what older generations can do to drive change in future people. Keep working on those dad jokes and I'm sure that you will get a laugh at some point.

What does a frog do when its car breaks down?

Hear about Carolina Power and the amazing things that Chris Moore, Travis Oswald and the team are doing to drive prefabrication opportunities.

Hunter discovers the learning retention pyramid through trial and error on his project site! Bravo Hunter, keep driving change and learn how people learn! You're going to be an amazing future leader.

When we implement daily huddles we are able to explain the why and impacts from one trade to another. Group accountability helps to drive project accountability and making things happen. James and Hunter dive into some of their secrets on executing the plan.

A wise Silver Fox once said, "Control is an illusion, we can only influence at best!" – Jesse Hernandez. How much do you actually control things? Are choices or calls happening when you come around that change people's behavior?

Tune into this episode for new school old school advice moving forward for the Lean Builder generation! That's what lean builders do!

James Gable drives home the 4 type of problems and gives his advice to the next generation of lean builders! Hoots references Art Smalley's work on the 4 Types of Problems.

Hunter challenges the older generation to teach and learn! Adapt! Don't get set in your ways, always be open to change or new ways of doing things. Don't forget to teach what you've learned over your time in the industry. Those are the fundamental skills. Teach and be taught!

ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:

The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who "get it": the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.

RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news & events website
• linkedin.com/company/the-lean-builder | Our LinkedIn community

GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Adam Hoots | linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for "Hoots on the Ground" and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions
• Hunter Fuqua | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-fuqua/
• James Gable | https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-gable-a972a9b0/

From the second the interview starts; you hear Gabe calling Hoots out for his handwriting ability. It's a constant battle between these two and it starts here…In this episode, Hoots on The Ground talks with Gabriel Lightner who has military, self-performed and large-scale general contracting experience. Gabe drops words of wisdom from all around! Including the first time Gabe caught Hoots in a foot in the mouth moment!

Gabe Lightner EnLightnens us in many a different ways throughout this podcast. Speaking from the education and learnings of Pop from Chester, SC.

Gabe sheds light on his spiritual ways and his favorite bible verse: Matthew 5:16: Let your light shine before men, that. they may see your good works, and. glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Gabe is able to breakdown relationships and relate them to how we build things. Let's challenge the Lean Builder Nation to bring Pop back to the show and drop some wisdom to the group! Gabe drops knowledge on marriage and how to drive to a better relationship.

Know who you are, and know who they are and you live a whole lot better!

Hoots and Lightner break down the concept of leadership and self-deception. How to understand the unconsciousness biases that exist internal. Hoots and Gabe also stumble into what is servant leadership because that is what lean builders do!

ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:

The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who "get it": the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.

RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news & events website

GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Adam Hoots | linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for "Hoots on the Ground" and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions
• Gabriel Lightner | https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-lightner-255592a4/

In this episode, Hoots introduces the Lean Builder nation to Brian Melcher with Field Verified. Brian gives us his story on how he went from becoming an accountant to chasing water for a living. Brian tells his story on weighing whether College was the only option! He opens with his story on how he got Field Verified started and where they're headed. Tune in as he puts his perfect record fighting water intrusion on the line with a new stadium project!

Brian talks Hoots on The Ground into showing the Accountability matrix for people to better understand how lean builders hold people accountable. Quick tip, it's start internal to make sure that what you are delivering is what is needed. The only way you can find that out is through questioning. The first ¾ of the RPM looking graphic is dedicated to challenging the process and the final ¼ is directed at the people. In order to hold folks accountable, this chart should always be used.

Hoots challenges Brian to get his podcast out and even puts down a wager to see if Brian will bite! With a couple of extra weeks for Brian and The Field Verified team, it appears that The Lean Builder will win! 50 subscribers and 10 videos Field Verified team – where are you at?

Field Verified also throws an invitation to The Lean Builder nation to submit your request for a free training to be the leader of leak detection at your company. This is a $3,000.00 offer being put out there. Hoots has been through 2 hours of this course and it is hands down packed with all kinds of learning!

ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:

The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who "get it": the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.

RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news & events website
• https://fieldverified.com/ | Field verified website

GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Adam Hoots | linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for "Hoots on the Ground" and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions
• Brian Melcher | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melcherbrian/ | Champion of Everyone Wins | Founder of Field Verified ☑️| Creator of the Building Enclosure Management Course | Business Enthusiast | Author

In this episode, Hoots on The Ground talks about trust and the book 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, where trust is the foundation of all things for a team. Once a solid basis of trust is established, then we can begin to have healthy conflict. With healthy conflict will come commitments that we will all be able to hold one another accountable for results!

Patrick Lencioni also discusses the two types of trust:

Predictive Trust: The ability to do what you say and the fact that you have known one another for so long, you know the other person's next move.

Vulnerability Based Trust: The ability to be open, honest, and transparent based on who you are as a human being.

Will your team show up for you when you need them both in the physical and emotional form? This episode will really help you to stop and understand how to pick up on people's words and actions.

If you're not intentional about culture, then you're being intentional about your culture. Come learn about the VTCA cycle – vulnerability, trust, conditions, and affirmations are the cycle that it takes to establish a positive culture and/or world. This is how we make humanity great!

Hoots briefly touches on the book called Leadership and Self Deception by the Arbinger Institute. This book helps people understand that most of their problems are internal and can be solved with the right perspective and changes to one's own actions.

Come hear the story of the Emperor with no clothes. It's provided as context for creating environments for people to speak up!

Hoots finally lays the challenge to Felipe to get him on The Lean Builder podcast after being called out! Hoots wants to spread the love to make things Easier, Better, Faster for Construction teams because that is just what lean builders do!

ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:

The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who "get it": the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.

RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news and events website

GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Adam Hoots | linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for "Hoots on the Ground" and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions

In this episode, Shannon and Hoots discuss what it is like getting into a male populated industry to the point of Shannon even changing her name on her resume. Shannon dives into exactly what her purpose on earth is and helps drive an understanding of the term man in Construction. At the end of the day, we are all human. Hoots drops another Japanese word, Ikigai – Japanese concept that refers to giving a person a sense of purpose, a reason for living!

Hear the story of the Chinese Farmer and how perspective on the matter is never fully understood due to the complexities of understanding the full system.

Shannon helps the Lean Builder nation understand what Lady Voltz is all about! Reach out to her if you're interested in stickers!

Hear Shannon pick at the root of why Hoots has a displeasure for the word culture! …and just maybe Lady Voltz herself is converting to at least a deeper understanding of the word itself! Shannon and Hoots get outside their comfort zones on this episode and describe what it is like to move through the comfort zone diagram.

Shannon teaches us how to say "Happy Birthday!" in Canadian after Hoots had to be that guy and ask that question! She further discusses her next project where she is writing a book that plays on limericks and rhymes to help introduce skilled trade career opportunities to children younger than is current practice. Reaching beyond middle/high school and into elementary and pre school aged children is paramount at changing the image!

Tune in where Ms. Shannon even shares with us her spin on 'I'm a Little Teapot!' and spells a deeper reason for why she chose that specific rhyme! The learning was real and the time shared was fun!

ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:

The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who "get it": the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.

RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• www.theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news and events website

• www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-builder | Our LinkedIn community

• https://www.shannontymosko.com/ | Shannon's website

GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Adam Hoots | www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for "Hoots on the Ground" and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions

• Shannon Tymosko | https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-tymosko-b160b4a7/ | Electrical Apprentice⚡ - IBEW 👷‍♀️| Advocate for the Skilled Trades, Mental Health & Sisterhood 👭| Motivational Speaker, Workshop Facilitator and Contributing Author

In this episode, Hoots reviews the blog done by Keyan Zandy about the Firefighter Arsonist. Why does our industry reward early morning, late nights, and weekends?! This stops today! We must no longer celebrate this bad behavior!

In the blog, Keyan suggests the following items as a way to improve the construction industry:

• Reward good planning!

• Stop celebrating long hours

• Establish processes and training

Time is the only resource that we cannot get more of! If you want to better understand the difference between busy and productive, this is the podcast for you! Hoots discusses The Lean Builder's version of the 'Eisenhower Matrix' in a graphic that explains the differences between firefighting, planning, delegating, and eliminating. He challenges each Lean Builder to track their tasks for a day and categorize each into one of these four quadrants.

'Eisenhower Matrix' here for your reference. https://theleanbuilder.com/eisenhower-matrix-firefighter-vs-arsonist-episode-6/

Think deep. Are you creating the same fires that are consuming your time every day? Where do you spend most of your time!? Do you enable other people on the project to be the heroes!? Or do you try to be the hero?

ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:

The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who "get it": the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.

RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• www.theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news & events website

• www.linkedin.com/company/the-lean-builder | Our LinkedIn community

• https://theleanbuilder.com/problem-solving-firefighter-or-arsonist/ | Firefighter Arsonist Blog

GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Adam Hoots | www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for "Hoots on the Ground" and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions

• Paul Dunlop | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dunlopconsultants/

In this episode, Jesus (as his mom calls him!) Hernandez opens up and tells us all about who he is by shouting out so many others! Jesse informs The Lean Builder nation the ways he is changing the construction industry. Chuy tells us about how much he misses the jobsite razzing and joking. All you have to do is be smarter than the pipe! Jesus, Jesse, and Chuy discuss how HE is changing the image of the Skilled Trades through:

• Learnings and Missteps Podcast
• No BS with Jen and Jess
• Skilled Trades Alliance
• Seacoast School Livestreams

He discusses how important it is to identify how you learn. If you're attracted to senses, then the Skilled Trades might be the way to go! You can see it, touch it, smell it, but Jesse does not recommend you taste the jobsite! No licking door knobs! Shoutouts go to Ultra Steve Turner with Bring Back The Trades and NCCER's Build Your Future program!

Jesse gives away his secrets on how he comes up with the right question, in the right moment. He shares three pages of notes on how he has designed his life in order to FOCUS!

Those notes are here for your reference.

https://theleanbuilder.com/maintaining-focus-with-jesse-hernandez-podcast-episode-5/

He is all about helping people truly explore their thinking and self-discover themselves.

Do you practice lean to maximize the output OR do you practice lean to make the work easier for the people doing the work? If you're not getting buy in, then you're going to want to listen in to exactly what SI (Sweatquity Improvement) is all about!

The learnings in this episode are UNREAL! Enjoy y'all!

ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:

The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who "get it": the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.

RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news, and events website
• linkedin.com/company/the-lean-builder | Our LinkedIn community
• learningsandmissteps.com | Jesse's podcast
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9mkIs0CBk3bmsahbOueZg | Jesse's Podcast with Jennifer Lacy
• skilledtradesalliance.net | industry association to create a workforce pipeline for trades
• https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6880904363640979456/ | Seacoast School Livestream

GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Adam Hoots | linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for "Hoots on the Ground" and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions
• Jesse Hernandez | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesus-jesse-hernandez-9b912327/ | podcast host for "Learnings and Missteps", livestream host for No BS with Jen and Jess, and co-author of soon to be released Lean and Love!

In this episode, host Adam Hoots chats with Jason Schroeder, owner, trainer, author, and podcast host for Elevate Construction. They discuss Lean's value, vulnerability, productivity, mindset, and more. As Jason says: On we go…. Some quick show points:

• Watch Jason go #FULLGRANDMA mode on CPM Schedule!
• Hoots' wedding song is discussed randomly by Jason!
• Jason breaks down his definition of what Lean is.
• How does Jason drive productivity? How does he get so much done?
• Derek Kirkland with DPR gets a shout out as Jason discussed his approach to work/life blend and balance.
• Would you rather be weak and growing, or strong and stagnant?

The duo chat about Lean's value and concur that: That's just what Lean Builders do. It's about humility, being professional, no drama, driving jobs. It's delivering high performing buildings in the most efficient way possible with respect for people. The Lean Builder community is about redefining what the word Lean means. It's centered around people and who we are first. We will elevate ourselves and bring up everyone else with us, and we will learn from the people around us and elevate us and them. In sharing his background, Jason notes he could be called a "snowflake" – sensitive and fragile and unique. Being vulnerable creates trust and connection and it's different for the construction industry and for this former superintendent. He focuses each day to stay centered on his core values to help the people, the workers, and the families in the industry. He's an only child who loves people and by design has 11 children – his treasures – with his wife and business partner, Katie.

Adam and Jason discuss why Jason gives away so much information for free – from resource guides and templates to podcasts and other content. It's a philosophical decision that information should be free. It's about caring for people and helping them get the results they want to achieve. Getting content out creates a ripple effect that can drive change in our industry.

Now, the application of that information may cost some money (i.e., hiring his team in to help implement and consult). Jason notes though that he focuses more on getting the work done than the money. It's the same with his clients as no client has come in saying, "I want to make more money." They want a better environment for their people and to change the industry. The output leads to better processes, efficiency, productivity, profit, etc.

For Jason Lean is about blessing people and families in the industry. Now, his definition of bullshido – any kind of Lean or operational excellence strategy that doesn't center around people.

Jason is fanatical about personal organization and laser focused. He shares some life hacks on how he does it all. He also acknowledges that because he's mission focused, that he also works his butt off as just a natural part of his lifestyle. And he's a natural at finding ways to leverage his time and create synergies. If he's writing a book, he'll focus podcast episodes on chapter topics and transcribe to jump start the writing.

Adam gets him to share some pearls of wisdom for those just entering the industry as well. It's about progress and trying and learning. It's not a promise that everything will always be easy or rosy, but we have the power to rise to the occasion and life a remarkable life. Our mindset is a huge factor for our success.

Jason's motto is "on we go" --- even if we slow down, we are going forward. There is always tomorrow to try again and improve. Our work is dedicated to the future.

We invite you to take a listen and learn – because that's just what Lean builders do.

ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:

The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who "get it": the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.

RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news & events website
• linkedin.com/company/the-lean-builder | Our LinkedIn community
• garyvaynerchuk.com | Gary Vaynerchuk
• tonyrobbins.com | Tony Robbins

GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Adam Hoots | linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for "Hoots on the Ground" and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions
• Jason Schroeder | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonschroederelevatingconstruction/ | owner/trainer of Elevate Construction, leanTakt, and leanSurvey | author and podcast host for Elevate Construction

In this episode, host Adam Hoots visits the jobsite with John Burleson, a superintendent with Robins and Morton in South Carolina. John has been in the construction business for 14 years. His Lean journey started about seven years ago with a failed experience as he didn't have the team involvement and support needed. After that first foray, every Lean journey since has met the goals.

He shares that you need the culture and collaboration with the trade partners and architects to reach the potential of Lean. You must care about the people and project and align behind the same goals. The jobs with the best culture have the best success.

Adam and John discuss how they LEARN with LEAN; some of John's tips for implementing Lean on the jobsite; and words that irritate them.

"Building Forward" is the motto driving the jobs John completes with Robins and Morton. The company has been on the Lean journey since 2010 and works to implement Lean on all its projects and with the understanding that each project must make Lean its own.

They begin by getting everyone in the same room to determine what success and how to create that center of collaboration. This foundation is key to build the culture that drives innovation and encourages involvement. Can we be better tomorrow than we were today?

Before sitting down for the podcast, Adam and John walked the jobsite and snapped some visual pictures to better show the visual nature of Lean. The job site has Conex and BIMBOX containers for collaboration. John wants everyone as close to the work as possible and with the proper technology to support their work. They ensure there is enough workspace and Internet connectivity to support the full team and trades.

To be mindful of meeting with COVID, the team adapted some storage containers with rolling garage doors to enable more open sharing to spread out and still have visibility. It's dubbed "The Lean Machine."

Just as having a place to meet, John shares that setting the right time for daily huddles also matters. He polls the team to see what timing works best for everyone. This lays the foundation for early involvement and support. They discuss the concepts of the parking lot, the ELMO doll, facilitators, stop watches and more.

Once of the takeaway points both echo is that Lean is not about all or nothing. It's important to take baby steps and pick a few Lean items and get them sustained and working well, then add some more. You first need to build consistency and trust. It's a series of small steps – or as Adam calls it, a "small j curve" approach.

John notes that when he started the perception was the Super knows all and has all the answers. He readily admits, that is not the case and that we must be humble to say if we don't know the answer AND that we will find out though. It's about being a team player that matters and not a hero or silo mentality if we want to succeed with Lean.

The duo round out the conversation with the pet peeve phrases on the jobsite. For John, it's "I can't." He notes that most often they can if they want to but it takes want and willpower. Adam shares that the word "try" and phrase "the problem is" also are trigger words.

They concur that it's all a mindset. That you must create the culture and collaborate and embrace Lean because you WANT to do it and for the right reasons, versus being told to do it.

We invite you to take a listen. And, if you're in the South Carolina area, the guys invite you to come visit their new LCI Community of Interest forming there.

ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:

The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who "get it": the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.

RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news and events website
• linkedin.com/company/the-lean-builder | Our LinkedIn community
• Lean Construction Institute | Industry association with local chapters
• Jennifer Lacey | Lean Practice Leader with Robins and Morton
• This is Lean: Resolving the Efficiency Paradox by Niklas Modig

GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Adam Hoots | linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for "Hoots on the Ground" and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions
• John Burleson | https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-burleson/ | Superintendent with Robins and Morton

In this episode, host Adam Hoots takes listeners on a trail walk – yep, he's walking in the woods and chatting with you – as he shares the idea, approach, and goals for The Lean Builder's new podcast, "Hoots on the Ground."

This podcast is all about respecting the workers, respecting the people, and keeping it real. We're here to learn and engage together. The focus is on delivering a practical message that let's us all go to our job sites and improve for our team, trade partners, and clients. It's time to bring it and be better when we open the job gates tomorrow and every day after.

Adam shares how often people have misused or misconstrued the "L" word (aka Lean). He notes that really, we need to just add in the letter "r" to turn it to Learn as that's all we are doing. Lean is learning how to do things better, faster, and stronger for both buildings AND people.

Our industry has a problem. We're losing trade workers every day. It's a combination of lack of respect for the skilled trades and potentially a lack of self-respect to push for better work/life balance. Our industry needs to focus on how to develop others; how to really connect with others; how to transfer the knowledge of our skilled trade workers, how to give and receive feedback on our jobs.

As much as building is about plumbing and steel, it's equally about the people, the trades, the colleagues doing the work. Adam shares a saying they had at an employer: "it's boots up before we boot up." Meaning that we've got to walk the field (see the people doing the work) before we turn on our computer.

At the start of 2022, we have some 1 million open jobs in the construction industry and a $1 trillion infrastructure package coming down. It's time to make changes and return the pride to our careers, field, and work. It's time to make things happen, as we've all got work to do and don't have time for bullshido.

Adam's goal with the podcast is find great builders and mine their minds, if you will, to find out how they create processes, self-organize, drive innovation, and bring everyone together. It's a time to dig into what inspires them and how they motivate others, build trust, hold folks accountable, and deliver results.

It's not always easy. As Adam says, when you feel uncomfortable, you learn and grow. And, just as important, sometimes you've just got to take a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate.

And, just as we need feedback on our job sites, Adam wants your feedback on this podcast. We're asking you to shoot straight and be real. Listen in and let us know what you think.

We invite you to join Adam on this trail walk episode.

ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:

The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who "get it": the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.

RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news & events website
• linkedin.com/company/the-lean-builder | Our LinkedIn community
• theleanbuilder.com/category/daily-huddle | Blogs on how to run a daily huddle
• theleanbuilder.com/category/visual-communication/ | Blogs on how to use visuals
• bringbackthetrades.org | non-profit providing scholarships for trade school students
• skilledtradesalliance.net | industry association to create a workforce pipeline for trades
• linkedin.com/in/daviethomson/ | LinkedIn articles on the "no bullshido" concept
• learningsandmissteps.com | Jessee Hernandez' podcast
• eosworldwide.com/traction-book | Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman
• eoswoldwide.com/vto | the Vision/Traction Organizer tool
• tablegroup.com/product/dysfunctions/ | The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Adam Hoots | linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for "Hoots on the Ground" and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions