Soft As Steel

I've been looking forward to this conversation for a while. I've got a really interesting, humorous, practical, down to earth, authentic guest today. His name is Dominic Rubino.

Helice ‘Grandma Sparky’ Bridges. She's the founder of Blue Ribbons Worldwide. The ‘Who I Am Makes a Difference’ Blue Ribbon ceremony was born out of her desire to create a world where all people would be connected, valued, and loved. In 1979, she was a 37-year-old wife, mother and successful businesswoman going through a divorce, feeling lost alone and desperate for love. She began to teach kids, teachers, parents, neighbors, business people, everyone she met, how to express their appreciation, respect, and love, value, uniqueness, and empower dreams. Her deepest desire is that you will know who you are, why you were born, and the difference you make, you will not be alone.

Gretchen Gagel has done so many things. And so many experiences change so many lives with her wide ranging endeavors. Among her many accomplishments is a book that she wrote, entitled 'Eight Steps to Being a Great Working Mom'. That tells you something very important about this globetrotting thought leader, educator, consultant, podcast hosts, and motivator. In a word or words, she's authentic and caring.

Wally Adamchik is a widely recognized and sought after speaker, coach, and consultant, with over 23 years experience in the construction industry. He says with genuine values-based humility, that he transforms construction leaders to increase production, improve retention, and deliver a bigger bottom line for their businesses.

A practical, beneficial and interesting conversation concludes in this third segment.

We discussed a wide range of topics relating to the people in our industry, and keeping within the framework and focus of the softer steel podcast, the senior leaders answered questions related to topics including differences, inclusion, relationships, generational values, mentoring, trust, soft skills, and love.

At the International Union of painters and Allied Trades, finishing industries forum. I was joined by six senior leaders in the finishing trades for a lively 90 minute conversation.

Today's guest has spent over half of his career teaching engineers about the business part of their profession. But that's only part of his story. Lee has also served as a consultant to international engineering organization specializing in strategy team building, relationship management and leadership.

My guest today is an exceptional, different, funny, and otherwise awesome human. His name is Jason Freeman. Jason is a professional speaker who ironically, has a speech impediment and perseverance coach, providing inspiration and practical guidance on turning obstacles and opportunities.

I'm especially pleased to welcome today's guest, Brent Darnell, the man Engineering News Record describes as transforming the construction industry's alpha males into service focused leaders. He's an international best selling author and leading authority on emotional intelligence.