With authenticity as his goal, Erik Chrestensen, President of Chrestensen Designs, pushes boundaries to create a space that tells the story of the business. Erik collaborates with Architects as well as designers. He gave examples of working with each. In each example, he answered the question why work with an outside design firm in addition to the builder/architect or marketing design team. His designs come from genuine conversations with the businesses, observation, and accurate historical details for the stories he tells through his designs. Listen to hear how his designs come to life. Linke ..read more

I'm not sure who needs to hear this but it's ok if you are an individual that needs to work on being vulnerable to empower your self-awareness and emotional intelligence.  These qualities may come naturally to others the way you drive business naturally based on analytics and your goals! My guest, Hakim  Lakhdar, coaches business professionals to unlock their abilities to better connect emotionally with others.  He offered some tips on how to better access those rarely utilized "skills. " At the end of the day too, we agreed these qualities are easier accessed when you are where ..read more

Join me on a journey as I dive deep into the world of leadership with none other than Kristin Larson, the CEO of SouthWest Electric. In this episode, Kristin reveals her awe-inspiring journey to the top, sharing invaluable insights and advice for those striving to climb the corporate ladder. Discover the secrets behind Kristin's phenomenal rise as she candidly opens up about her experiences and the lessons she learned along the way. Brace yourself for a wealth of wisdom and practical tips that will empower you to conquer your professional goals with confidence. One of the pivotal takeaways f ..read more

In this episode of The Construction Influencer Podcast, the host Nicole Sanchez welcomes Wendy Cohen, President of Kitchell, to discuss leadership, perseverance, and personal growth.  With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Wendy shares her insights on pushing through obstacles and building grit - learned through extreme feats that she believes can be translated into her professional journey. Wendy emphasizes the importance of leaders creating a safe environment where team members can feel comfortable making mistakes and exploring ideas without fear of negative con ..read more

Discover the secrets to building and sustaining passionate teams in the latest episode of The Construction Influencer Podcast! Join host Nicole Sanchez as she engages in a riveting conversation with Lori O'Keefe, CEO of MAAS Companies, a program management firm specializing in the education sector in California.  Learn how to identify passion in potential hires, understand the difference between burnout and lack of passion, and explore ways to foster an environment that encourages authenticity and open communication. This episode is perfect for leaders, HR professionals, and team manager ..read more

Leaders have to grapple with the reality that they're never going to be able to control everything that happens at work.  That's why it's so important to create an environment where everyone feels safe and comfortable speaking up, whether it's about a new idea or a problem they're experiencing.  I've seen firsthand how companies can fail to foster this kind of culture—and it's not pretty.  When people don't feel like their voices matter, they become disengaged and less productive.  In this podcast, I talk with Brandy Little, CEO of Brand DNA, about what culture looks and so ..read more

We all have a story.  A journey that has brought us to where we are today. But what about the messes? The hard times we experience along the way?  I know that feeling well. I've been there, and so have many others, especially my podcast guest Jason Romero who happens to be a keynote speaker, ran 3,063 miles across the US,  author,  CEO, attorney, a Paralympian, and holds 10+ World Records just to name a few.  And oh yes.  He's also blind.  John shares that even the messes in your life can be your greatest teacher.  They can teach you patience and persev ..read more

Successful leaders empower. But one of the biggest mistakes leaders make is not empowering their teams which really impacts team morale and the overall success of their company. Be it a lack of awareness, or fear of being vulnerable, most leaders end up holding back in this area.  On this podcast, the President of MAAS Companies Lori OKeefe, and Jennifer Vasquez, V.P of Business Development and Corporate Communication share their insights on how empowering their teams have helped their companies come out on top year after year.    When leaders empower their teams, there’s a pos ..read more

Imagine, if you could build a company culture that would bring out the best from your employees.  A culture where people would come to work excited and happy every day, knowing that they will accomplish something great. This is exactly what Chad Prinkey of Well Built Construction Consulting shares on this week's #podcast.   He goes over some key strategies that he's taught many business owners and leaders in the construction industry to perform and compete at the highest level.   Growth is available to any company, but you must have a solid foundation and plan in place.   ..read more

On this podcast, Midstate Mechanical's Sasha Carter, shares some amazing insight on how different the work culture and leadership in America, compared to Australia where she was born and raised.   Plus, she goes deep into why it's important to not let fear hold you back from taking the next step which could be the move that actually changes the whole game and, she'll tell you what her #1 quality that not just some, but ALL people who are in a leadership position to have if they want to see amazing and lasting results.  She's bold and fierce and truly an inspirational woman to have ..read more