Videos

July 29, 2021

Fostering a Culture of Change, a Conversation around Organizational Transformation.

Culture Warrior, Miss Jennifer Lacy unleashes her energy in sharing her experience in building a Sustainable Culture with a National Organization. As a leader focused on supporting Building Forward across the organization she flexed the non-traditional skills developed as an Educator & Athletics Coach. The uncontainable Jennifer reflects on the…

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July 28, 2021

Fostering a Culture of Change with Jennifer Lacy

Miss Jennifer Lacy unleashes her energy in sharing her experience in building a Sustainable Culture with a National Organization. As a leader focused on supporting Building Forward across the organization she flexed the non-traditional skills developed as an Educator & Athletics Coach. The uncontainable Jennifer reflects on the ripples of…

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July 27, 2021

Culture is a function of Leadership

Jennifer Lacy schools us on what it takes to achieve sustainable Culture on a 🏗 Construction site

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July 25, 2021

Does it feel slimy when someone is pushing you to close?

This hug examines the sneaky feeling we get when someone is pushing their agenda on us. Full disclosure I used to do the same thing and it was due to my missinterpretation of the great performance by Alec Baldwin in Glengarry Glen Ross, when he says "Always Be Closing". I…

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July 23, 2021

A framework for developing your EQ

Felipe and I discuss the Platinum rule as it relates to building relationships. Much like Silver & Gold, Platinum is valuable due to its scarcity and the energy required to refine it. So goes building the muscle of seeking first to understand . Catch the full episode at: https://youtu.be/K-NfXHNZwsA For…

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July 22, 2021

Calabosession #4 Managing Constraints

Felipe Engineer Manriquez and Jesse keep the momentum going into Chapter 4 of The Lean Builder. They start off with Constraint Management and true to form they vere off into their war stories which touch on a new set of KPIs, keeping trade parnters engaged and unsustainable success. And they…

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July 21, 2021

Calabo-Session #4 Managing Constraints

Felipe Engineer Manriquez and Jesse keep the momentum going into Chapter 4 of The Lean Builder. They start off with Constraint Management and true to form they vere off into their war stories which touch on a new set of KPIs, keeping trade parnters engaged and unsustainable success. And they…

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July 20, 2021

The impact of short sighted Key Performance Indicators

Felipe Engineer Manriquez and our host talk about the impact work has on the human being. This content challenges the conventional focus on Budgets and Schedules in the Construction Industry with a more compassionate set of KPI's For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning…

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July 18, 2021

Ever flex on a quote and get it really wrong?

I was 100% confident that it was an Eisenhower quote, then I was reminded that it was a Roosevelt Quote titled The Man in the Arena. Shout out to all of you putting yourself out there. Taking the scrapes and bruises in pursuit of your calling. Eull Calabosession #4: https://youtu.be/K-NfXHNZwsA…

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July 18, 2021

Team Builders build people, Kingdom builders not so much.

This Hug examines the difference between Team Builders who are invested in developing a situation where people share mutual benefit and Kingdom builders who chew through people for the sake of their own personal gain. For some thoughts intended to inspire your thinking check out our Monday Morning Hugs at:…

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July 16, 2021

Lean & Leadership with Jake Harrell

Dive into the mind of Jake Harell as he talks about the value in amazing leaders who are focused in developing people. You may be surprised about how much he has learned from poor leaders. We also get to know a little about his book titled Chasing Excellence, which is…

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July 15, 2021

Construction Influencer Podcasts recognized by The Lean Builder

This is an amazing community that is working to improved the Construction Industry. Connect with them at: The EBFC Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu336GuMH79R-Y7p0n_E8Fg Elevate Construction: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg The Lean Builder article: https://theleanbuilder.com/blog/ 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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July 14, 2021

Lean Aint Sexy with Jake Harrell

In this episode Jake emparts years of experience with Leadership and Continuous Improvement. Jakes layed back personality disguises his ferocious drive for personal development. You may be surprised that our understanding of Leadership is largely derrived from working for weak leaders. Clearly Jake is committed to creating a better space…

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July 12, 2021

Overcome imposter syndrome by getting comfortable with Positive Feedback

For some of us receiving critical feedback is easy. Our mindset for continuous improvement welcomes folks pointing out our warts, but what about the good stuff. Why do we reject the positive observations🤔 the challenges is for you to begin receiving the good stuff. Don’t be scared😁 it’ll be all…

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July 10, 2021

There are Hidden Benefits in Pull Planning, its the scariest word in the human language: COMMITMENT

A little insight of the value in collaborative planning. Translation: if your struggling with Trade Partner buy in, the Pull Planning element of The Last Planner System is a beautiful place to start. Click for full Calabosession #3: https://youtu.be/NxIvzIP-JFk Click for Calabosession #2: https://youtu.be/ysiKDd8Cu34 Click for Calabosession #1: https://youtu.be/LqBuyel__54 For…

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July 9, 2021

Cheat code for unlocking more talent in your workforce #8wastes

Click for full Calabosession #3: https://youtu.be/NxIvzIP-JFk Click for Calabosession #2: https://youtu.be/ysiKDd8Cu34 Click for Calabosession #1: https://youtu.be/LqBuyel__54 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,…

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July 8, 2021

Redesign the work and access non utilized talent #8wastes

This piece is inspired by a recent awakening I had around "hard work". It transformed the way I view my role as a leader as a result of this my professional relationships have improved. What are you doing to redesign the work to be more suitable to the beautiful amazing…

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July 8, 2021

Take a trip to Jesseland

This piece is inspired by a recent awakening I had around "hard work". It transformed the way I view my role as a leader as a result of this my professional relationships have improved. What are you doing to redesign the work to be more suitable to the beautiful amazing…

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July 7, 2021

#calabosession #3 Check it out

Click for full Calabosession #3: https://youtu.be/NxIvzIP-JFk Click for Calabosession #2: https://youtu.be/ysiKDd8Cu34 Click for Calabosession #1: https://youtu.be/LqBuyel__54

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July 7, 2021

The Last Planner System / Lean has impacted me deeply, and I must pay it forward

There was a time that my work day exceeded 14 hours a day every day. LPS and Lean practices freed me from that. Im not an expert but I have learned some tricks to help others in similar situations. Let us know what problems you are dealing with, in the…

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July 7, 2021

Calabo-Session #3 The 8 Wastes

This episode is a perfect example of Inventory and Excess Processing due to Felipe and Jesse going through their memory banks, but it is entertaining. These Lean Maniacs do share their years of experience around learning, coaching and combating the 8 Wastes. Access the Lean Builder book at: https://theleanbuilder.com/ Connect…

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July 6, 2021

See the waste! Take on the infinite battle

Are you familiar with the 8 Wastes? We dont spell em out in this video but we do discuss the effects of "Learning to See". We are surrounded by Defects, Over Production, Waiting, Non Utilized Talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Excess Processing and in most cases we are unaware of the…

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July 5, 2021

The 8 Wastes in Construction Calabo Session #3

Calabosession #3 takes us into the dark realm of the 8 Wastes. You may know them as DOWN TIME: Defects, Over production, Waiting, Non Utilized talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Excess Processing. Of course your gonna get some of our war stories and some open wounds that Felipe and I share…

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July 5, 2021

Generosity is for everyone including you

Let this Monday morning hug serve as a reminder that you are important and worthy of your own generosity. 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,…

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