Constructive Behaviors

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 discu...

Memorial Day 2023! Extending thanks to a couple of "grumpy old men" that made a real difference in my life and career.  My Grandpa Harry and my first Superintendent, Pinkie. Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at ConstructionBarb.com and let's start a conversation to ensure your nex...

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. Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experienc...

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. Learn m...

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. Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at ConstructionB...

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 approac...

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! In this interview Elliott and I will discuss effective COMMUNICATION strategies that increase collaboration and productivity on jobsites... and in the office. Find Ell...

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. Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Constructi...

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. Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker t...