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July 4, 2022

Help them discover their way

This hug discusses our instinct to fix things for other people, instead of letting them find their own way. Often signaling to them they do not have agency over their own situation. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in…

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July 2, 2022

The struggle of being a giver, introvert and recovering Co dependent Backstage Pass Angela Gardner

For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System, Lean Construction, 8 Wastes, Visual Management, Daily Huddles, PPC, A3 thinking, Problem Solving, Construction Change Makers, Gemba or 5s check out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GLOREN5ORFT8aUHo81YRcP For Interviews with…

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July 2, 2022

Finding Your Niche in the Trades, Growing Strategically, & Keeping a Business Alive During a Rece...

If one thing’s certain about working in a non-traditional role, it’s that you’ll never retire without a learning and misstep. Thankfully, we have people like Angela Gardner to empower women to build non-traditional careers, despite how dirty or unconventional it might be, and to create supportive communities for women in…

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June 27, 2022

I want it, and I want it now!

I want it, and I want it now! But at what cost? It seems the most beautiful things in life happen on their own timeline. How do you make peace with allowing things to be as they should? #mondaymotivation #peaceofmind #patience For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check…

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June 25, 2022

Making the Construction Industry a Better Place for Women with Christi Powell

In a world that’s so demanding and fast-paced, it’s important that we slow down and connect with ourselves and each other. That’s the main lesson this week’s guest has learned (and is still learning) along her career path. In this episode, I welcome Christi Powell, Co-Founder of Women Confidence Builders,…

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June 20, 2022

How are you like the X-Men

Our unique gifts and talents are what makes us exquisitely suited to serve others. Embracing and honing the unpolished uniqueness is the way. Assembling a team of #superheroes and cultivating each others gifts is the mission. Who is on your team and what uniqueness are you cultivating? #mondaymotivation #contribution #DEMOthedivide…

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June 16, 2022

How much are you missing zooming through life?

Christi Powell ( co host of Women Talk Construction) talk about how over producing and always being busy kept her from enjoying life. Slowing down helped her discover herself. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about…

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June 15, 2022

Making the Construction Industry a Better Place for Women with Christi Powell

In a world that’s so demanding and fast-paced, it’s important that we slow down and connect with ourselves and each other. That’s the main lesson this week’s guest has learned (and is still learning) along her career path. In this episode, I welcome Christi Powell, Co-Founder of Women Confidence Builders,…

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June 13, 2022

Let go of the lies

Sometimes all we gotta do is relax and accept the truth. We have to let go of the comforting lies we tell our selves. The energy we pour into convincing ourselves and the people around us is better spent sharing our gifts and talents in leaving things better than we…

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June 10, 2022

How a NYC Finance Executive is Making a Difference in the Trades Community with Michael Fina

With the recent influx of technology and digital innovation, every business in every industry has the opportunity to become more efficient, sustainable, and optimize their processes. People in the trades are no exception! So, what happens when you mix digital innovation, financial education, and the trades? Here’s a hint… it…

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June 9, 2022

Michael Fina on community and a life of service to others.

Michael Fina, New York Finance Executive talks to us about his Learning and Misstep on how a major life event helped him understand the value of community and a life of service. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in…

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June 6, 2022

Trailblazing and being lost, whats the difference

For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System, Lean Construction, 8 Wastes, Visual Management, Daily Huddles, PPC, A3 thinking, Problem Solving, Construction Change Makers, Gemba or 5s check out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GLOREN5ORFT8aUHo81YRcP For Interviews with…

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June 4, 2022

🎉Celebration🤯

🥳#celebration🥳 Its way easy for me to challenge my people about celebrating, taking time to embrace their wins there by recognizing and including others in these wins. And yesterday as I was producing the latest episode of the Learnings and Missteps Podcast, I decided to express gratitude to the #LnMfamily…

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June 3, 2022

How a NYC Finance Executive is Making a Difference in the Trades Community with Michael Fina

With the recent influx of technology and digital innovation, every business in every industry has the opportunity to become more efficient, sustainable, and optimize their processes. People in the trades are no exception! So, what happens when you mix digital innovation, financial education, and the trades? Here’s a hint… it…

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May 30, 2022

We must hold them Accountable????

#Accountability "We must hold them accountable" this statement confuses me. I checked out the Google and here is the definition Accountability: the fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility In Jesse-land Accountability is rooted in commitments. How do you hold someone else accountable🤔 Is the need for others to be…

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May 27, 2022

Changing the Narrative About Minorities and Women in Construction with Demetria Bivens

Female and minority contractors need more representation, compensation, and respect in their industry. There’s no doubt about it! But how do we make that happen? This week’s guest is a prime example of that mission coming to life. In this episode, I welcome Demetria Bivens, Managing Member at dlb Consultants…

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May 26, 2022

Read the specifications, always walk the job site, and take ownership!

Demetria Bivens shares her lesson regarding the fundamentals of Project Management. Going and seeing the situation for yourself can save you a lot of pain. And when you make a mistake be prepared to roll up your sleeves to get the job across the finish line. Read the specifications, always…

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May 23, 2022

Delegating isnt handing over a hot bag of poo

Delegating is a power skill for any manager. It is best used in the development of others capabillities, however it is skill that takes practice. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System,…

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May 21, 2022

Growing as a leader requires letting go.

Gabriel Garcia shares his Misstep about trying to be all things to everyone. This misstep has been made by a whole bunch of us as we transition into leadership roles like foreman and superintendent. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey…

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May 20, 2022

From Guitars to Workforce Development with Gabriel Garcia

Gabriel Garcia shares some the recruiting secrets Marek uses to engage High School students in accessing fruitful careers. With early dreams as a Rockstar he found an environment he would thrive in on the jobsite. Understanding the value of giving back to the community, Gabriel took a leadership role as…

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May 19, 2022

Changing the Narrative About Minorities and Women in Construction with Demetria Bivens

Female and minority contractors need more representation, compensation, and respect in their industry. There’s no doubt about it! But how do we make that happen? This week’s guest is a prime example of that mission coming to life. In this episode, I welcome Demetria Bivens, Managing Member at dlb Consultants…

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May 16, 2022

The clock is ticking, dont let it pass you by

#Selfcare has a different form for each of us. Some methods of caring for ourselves are a matter of committing the time to making it happen. And for some self care activities the ⏱️clock⏱️ is ticking. What will it take for you to invest in yourself before that expiration date…

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May 9, 2022

When we win, we win together

This Monday Morning Hug is about winning at life and winning with your community. It is also a bit of a celebration of the Social Media Mogul / entrepreneur Jesse. F,or some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more…

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May 7, 2022

Nobody wants a stressed boss

For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GwiOGdkM40T3XeautQEKey Interested in learning more about The Last Planner System, Lean Construction, 8 Wastes, Visual Management, Daily Huddles, PPC, A3 thinking, Problem Solving, Construction Change Makers, Gemba or 5s check out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4GLOREN5ORFT8aUHo81YRcP For Interviews with…

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