• Geoffrey Hammonds shares insights on managing and retaining a skilled crew in the oil field industry.
• The conversation explores reasons behind high turnover rates: unfamiliarity with industry challenges, long distances between sites, and rough road conditions.
• Certain aspects of the oil field are inherent and cannot be changed, and individuals who struggle with them may not be well-suited for the industry.
• Geoffrey reflects on his military background and highlights the value of adaptability and overcoming challenges.
• Maintaining a positive outlook and being flexible are emphasized when facing unexpected changes or setbacks.
• Geoffrey draws parallels between the military and the oil field, emphasizing adaptability's critical role in both domains.
• Listeners gain insights and advice from Geoffrey's experiences, whether newcomers or seasoned professionals.
• The episode offers a refreshing perspective on navigating the oil field's ups and downs, highlighting adaptability's power in shaping experiences.
• Shane shares his observations on the need for quiet time and introspection, while Geoffrey draws parallels between military and oil field leadership.
• The discussion focuses on the challenges of getting employees to follow orders in the oil field and the importance of repetition and training.
• They emphasize the significance of leaders understanding and supporting their team members, especially in an industry where skilled workers have many job options.
• Shane highlights the need for leaders to make tasks about the employees, showing genuine care and offering assistance.
• The conversation concludes with insights on adapting leadership strategies to the changing work environment and creating a supportive atmosphere for employees.

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If you'd like to connect with the host, Shane Stolp, on LinkedIn, you can find his profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-stolp-49454711/.