If you are in construction…then you are in the right place! Welcome to the Constructive Behaviors Podcast, hosted by a woman with decades of experience in the construction industry and most of it…on the jobsite.
I KNOW how rewarding this industry can be, but like you, I also know there is room for improvement.
This podcast educates, challenges, inspires, and drives Construction Industry change…from the inside out.
Episodes
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EP 18: #NoGATE is a GAME CHANGER...and has nothing to do with unions
Do you ever feel like you have to be someone different when you are at work? Do you have a different persona you utilize to be successful on the jobsite? #NOGATE is a new phrase to me, but hit home HARD when I learned what it meant. Can you relate?
EP 17: INTERNAL partnering sessions
You may know your employees....but do they know each other? Companies lose time and money when INTERNAL project teams are left to their own devices to figure out how to best work together.
Accelerate the learning curve AND increase project performance and profitability through INTERNAL PARTNERING sessions at the onset of new projects. Request an introductory call to learn more. barb@levocityforchange.com
EP 16: KEYS to a SUCCESSFUL PM/SUPT relationship with Coy McKinney
Have you ever been on a job site where it's clear that the project manager and the Superintendent do not get along? Or that the PM & Supt are clearly not on the same page? And have you felt how that dynamic affects meetings, interactions, and the jobsite as a whole? Coy McKinney and I talk about what we did well, and where there was room for improvement, when we were paired as the PM/Supt team on a 35 acre campus project in Houston, TX.
EP 15: The CHOICE is yours. Compete or COLLABORATE with Coralee Beatty
Are you Competing or Collaborating with other women in the Construction Industry? Construction business owner, podcast host, wife, mother of 4, and friend Coralee Beatty tells her story of getting into the industry and talks about the importance of women CHOOSING to collaborate.
Are you Competing or Collaborating with other women in the Construction Industry? Construction business owner, podcast host, wife, mother of 4, and friend Coralee Beatty tells her story of getting into the industry and talks about the importance of women CHOOSING to collaborate.
EP 14: BUILDING your NETWORK part 1
Networking doesn't have to be scary, intimidating, or feel like work! Networking is vital for our careers, jobsites, and companies, but too many times we choose to stay inside of our comfort zone, instead of meeting new people or trying to get to know them better. In this episode, you will learn the benefits of networking, specifically at conferences, and tips to help even the most introverted listener develop this skillset.
EP 13: ATTRACTING WOMEN to the Construction Industry
Are you relying on traditional ways to attract women to construction? How's that working? In this interview with Business Owner, Carpenter, Remodel Your Life Podcast Host, and Recruiter Extraordinaire, Camille Finan talks about Outside the Box ways that she attracted WAITRESSES, SINGLE MOM'S, and small project DIYers she found IN THE AISLES OF LOWES, to join the construction industry. Camille tells us what to look for in non-traditional "recruits" and how to reel them in. Stop waiting for women to FIND construction...and instead bring construction to them!
EP 12: Myth! Women DON'T WANT to work in Construction
In this episode, I will share my story of stumbling upon a career in construction and some of the biggest reasons women aren't currently flocking to our industry. I will also share how we as an industry can begin to grab women's attention and draw them into the amazing and rewarding careers that construction has to offer.
EP 11: MYTH! Women CAN'T do THIS job
Too often people say "Women can't do THIS job" when talking about a particular job within the construction industry. Steering an entire gender population away from lucrative, interesting, and rewarding jobs...with a single phrase. This episode dives deeper into the falsity of that claim and how to constructively reframe the conversation.
EP 10: 2003
20 years ago this summer, I was running my first job as THE Superintendent. In this episode I will share 5 lessons I learned on that project that benefitted the rest of my career...and can benefit YOURS as well!
EP 9: PERCEPTION with Ted Crawford
How you are PERCEIVED and how others PERCEIVE YOU is based on so much more than the words that you speak. Your body language, gestures, and tone actually create 97% of the impression people walk away with from a conversation. In this episode with Ted Crawford, a former oil field worker who became an experienced Business Development professional in the Construction Industry, will discuss how to not only improve the perception others have of you BUT ALSO how to avoid walking away with the wrong perception of others.
EP 8: HARRY & PINKIE...unsung heroes
Memorial Day 2023! Extending thanks to a couple of men that made a real difference in my life and career. My Grandpa Harry and my first Superintendent, Pinkie.
EP 7: Weathermen & CONSULTANTS
Have an initiative you want to implement? Thinking about hiring a consultant to help? Is your team committed enough to truly reap the value that a consultant can bring? In this episode, learn the value that a consultant can bring and how to make sure you are ready so that you don't leave valuable dollars on the table.
EP 6: BENEFITS of EXCLUSION
Hypocrisy. Women want to be included...yet have women's groups that exclude men. What's with that? Why can't men have groups without women? THEY CAN. Although exclusive groups cannot make real change on their own, benefits CAN be realized from exclusivity. In this episode, I will highlight both the advantages and disadvantages to gender exclusive groups.
EP 5: What's WRONG with being CONFIDENT?
NOTHING! But the audience and situation can make you feel otherwise. In this episode, hear real life stories that illustrate the benefits of Confidence, and learn how Confident Employees can elevate your company and your profits.
EP 4: ST🛑P Helping Women Overcome Barriers!
Although harsh, the reality is that helping women overcome barriers provides minimal benefit in male dominated companies. I KNOW THIS FROM EXPERIENCE! In this episode, I will talk about why initiatives such as Women’s Resource Groups are nice...but are NOT moving women, or your company, forward. If you want to increase profits, revenue, retention, & more...a different approach is needed.
EP 3: SUCCESSFUL Communication with Elliott Vigil
Ever met someone that could sell Wood to a Forest? If you know anything about Sales Coach Elliott Vigil, he was the first person that came to your mind! Elliott has a big personality and a passion for EFFECTIVE communication!
EP 2: PEOPLE...The HARDEST Build
What is the hardest thing we build as Construction Workers and Professionals? RELATIONSHIPS. Shouldn't the ACTUAL Construction be the hard part? In this episode, I'll talk about what makes People and Relationships harder to build than the buildings, bridges or infrastructure we are actually Hired and TRAINED to build.
EP 1: CLIMBING the Construction Ladder...as a WOMAN👷🏻♀️🪜
Curious what a Career in Construction can look like for a WOMAN? You will find out in this episode! I talk about each of the positions I held during my decades long career, from swinging a hammer in sub zero weather, to managing the design and construction of 30-story towers. There are many exciting paths for women...but this is mine.