One of the most striking things about family-owned businesses is that their roots extend far and wide through the community. For the companies that beat the succession odds—only about 12 percent make it past the second generation—their legacy is not all about the name of the founding family. It’s about embracing employees, contributing to the community and receiving support in return.
Four Ways to Grow Team Strengths
Leadership principles are invaluable to construction teams, so construction executives must go back to the basics of understanding the dynamics of culture, leadership and followership. Four principles are critical for construction executives when growing team strengths.
Stepping Up to Serve
It’s no secret that George R. Nash Jr. loves his work. He enters any room with a big smile, a strong voice, a sense of purpose and a willingness to lend a hand. With a knack for putting others at ease while making his expectations known and keeping them motivated, he’s just the guy you’d want to be the face of a national construction organization.
Construction Employment News: January 2018
Here is a roundup of employment moves that occurred in the construction industry in January 2018.
Solving For X: Create Nurturing Work Environments for Different Generations
Solving for X isn’t about math anymore. It’s about finding a place for both Generation X and the millennials—two very different groups that hold the key for businesses to achieve true greatness.
Build Stronger Bonds With Time-Effective Delegation
Time-effective delegation comes from stronger bonds and trust with teams. The GTKMP tool effectively starts the process that builds that trust.
Successful Strategic Planning Requires Action and a Mindset
Leaders in the construction industry benefit from the action of strategic planning in addition to a mindset of strategic planning. Together, these components set the stage for sustainable organizational health.
Five Tips to Create an Inspired, Motivated Team
Thousands of leadership theories exist, but without a clear understanding of how to implement those theories, they are not likely to benefit the team.










