When Leadership Goes Wrong: A Blizzard, a Deadline, and a Lesson That Lasted 40 Years
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When Leadership Goes Wrong: A Blizzard, a Deadline, and a Lesson That Lasted 40 Years
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In this episode of the Starbuck Sargent Podcast, Jimmy and Herb break down one of the biggest challenges in construction: setting clear expectations and holding people accountable without killing morale.
They unpack real job-site stories to explain the difference between skill gaps, knowledge gaps, and attitude problems, why operators can “drive the machine” but still struggle on site, and how job-site tempo and rhythm impact productivity and culture.
The conversation also covers leadership lessons that stick for life, bonuses and profit-sharing, why company parties often miss the mark, and how good leaders correct problems without turning it into an arse-kicking exercise.
If you’re a contractor, operator, foreman, or construction business owner, this episode delivers practical, hard-earned insights from decades in the industry — no buzzwords, no hype.
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