We need to bring love and meaning back into the construction industry. Like a relationship, if your life and your career are built on a strong foundation of love, care, and compassion, it’s going to take something tremendous to tear you down. So, how can we start pouring these elements into the foundation of the construction industry?
In this episode, we have Walker Lott and Davis Hambrick, two young construction professionals and co-hosts of The Laying Foundations Podcast, a podcast about choosing to start a career on solid ground and building up just like a construction project. Listen in to learn their candid thoughts on what gives life meaning and how we can bring love and meaning back into our careers.
“If we continue to grow, if we can still continue to push and build each other up and like you said, have love for each other, we’re gonna make it.” - Davis Hambrick
“The only thing you have in life is people, really, and that’s what we’re called to love… I want people to feel valued, I want them to feel loved, and I want them to know that they can do so much more than they possibly ever thought they could.” - Walker Lott
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• The impact that creating The Laying Foundations Podcast has had on Davis’ and Walker’s lives.
• What it means to ‘lay a foundation’ in life
• How to overcome the fear of being vulnerable and starting new projects
• Men working in construction have one of the highest rates of suicide: What can we do to change that?
• The power of using your gifts, recognizing humanity, and taking risks to change people’s lives
• The stories behind why Davis aspired to be a pilot but joined the construction industry instead & why Walker switched from pre-med to building science in college
• The perils of perfectionism and the power of surrender
• Lessons learned from feeding the ego and working until burnout
• Why failure is one of the most important things in life
• The 3 elements of a healthy culture
• Davis’ and Walker’s goals and dreams for the future
Resources Mentioned:
The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews
Trello
Heave
Connect with Walker & Davis:
Visit their website: www.laying-foundations.com
Follow The Laying Foundations Podcast on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/laying-foundations
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 Construction Professionals that have built amazing Careers check out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnVikYCgUE4E8tF0qJU9FBBrG3zoubELt
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