Leadership in Construction

Welcome to the Leadership in Construction podcast, the show that's here to challenge the status quo and build something better.

I'm Michael Fisher and I created this podcast because while construction is an incredible industry filled with brilliant people and great leaders, I believe we can do better. And the truth is we need to do better because construction doesn't just build buildings, we build communities, cities and futures, and yet we're rarely held in the same regard as doctors or lawyers. That needs to change.

This podcast is about raising the standard of leadership in our industry, one conversation at a time.

Each week, you'll hear from industry leaders, changemakers and innovators who are pushing boundaries, leading with purpose and making a real impact on and off site. You'll get practical strategies, honest stories and powerful insights to help you lead better.

Whether you're managing a crew, running projects or building the next big thing.

So if you're ready to think bigger, lead stronger and be part of a movement that's helping shape the future of construction, then hit subscribe and join me on the Leadership in Construction podcast. Because better leaders build better everything.

Want to know? Link: https://linktr.ee/michaelfisher88

Season 4 - Episode 6 - How to Create a Future Focused Team

Season 4 - Episode 5 - How to Lead Through Change

Season 4 Episode 2 - How Leaders Set the Vision

[TRIGGER WARNING: TALKS OF SUICIDE]

Perhaps one of the most important but most difficult job of any leader is too set the vision, the purpose, the 'Why'. Its then even harder to communicate that to their team or organisation.

In this episode, I talk with Dean Barton who is a seasoned business consultant in the construction industry who strongly believes that leadership starts at the top of any team or organisation. It is the leaders job to set the vision or direction of the team or organisation and communicate that in a way that inspires action. Dean also shares why setting the vision and purpose is essential to aligning the teams (on site and in the back office) to work as one rather than a 'them and us' culture.

Dean speaks from experience having worked his way to the top of senior management in construction now works with all construction companies big and small to coach and advise on how to grow and be successful. Dean highlights how commercial roles (FD, Senior QS, Commercial Manager) are often promoted to the head of the organisation, and whilst these roles are essential to a functioning construction company, you can run an organisation from spreadsheets and numbers.

"Never forget, there a guys on the site doing the work" Dean tells us.

Dean tells us that these people skills, or leadership skills are not just nice too haves for a better business. They are essential to making people in the team or organisation feel protected and supported. In this episode we talk about the impact from the high rates of suicide in construction and what practical steps leaders can do to help they people working on our jobs.

You can find Dean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deanbartonreal

and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastersofthetrade/

or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-barton-real/

Check out this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHmjROAI354UCIadVO49_A

and connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fisher-47597b83/

or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadership_in_construction/

or TikTok:

In this episode we are joined by Tom Forster of BeMeta who is making Mental Fitness a positive conversation in the construction industry.  

Tom comes from a construction background and after going through challenges affecting his own mental well-being, Tom is on a mission to improve the Mental Fitness of everyone within the Construction Industry.   

After retraining as a coach Tom founded BeMeta and now works with construction teams to make Mental Fitness as spoken about as Physical Fitness.  

Only with good mental fitness can we be more successful and happier teams and individuals.   

You can find BeMeta here: https://www.bemeta.co.uk/

Welcome to a new episode of the Leadership in Construction Podcast.   

In this episode I am joined by the brilliant Michaela Wain who is an entrepreneur in the construction industry and advocate for women in construction.   

In this episode we talk about the positive impact on the construction industry of encouraging and supporting women in construction.  Michaela is also the co founder of the first 'Women in Construction Awards' highlighting and celebrating the amazing work women do in the construction industry.  

You can connect with Michaela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marketing-michaela-wain-8860284a/ 

You can find a link to the Women in Construction Awards here: https://designandbuilduk.net/women-in-construction-awards-2022/