Learnings and Missteps by Depth Builder

Want to improve your leadership skills?  Explore the power of giving clear directives and understand how feedback can slow the growth of your team. Check out this clip and take your leadership to the next level. Build more meaningful connections with our trades men & women: https://www.depthbuilder.com/visible-leadership Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://w...

Check out this conversation with  Mr. Tats and I discussing our rapid connection and fruitful relationship. We jump into the importance of facing discomfort and exploring the unknown. Tats shared his passion for discovering the potential in people and ideas, harking back to his ten plus years of entrepreneurial experience. Discussing the journey and challenges of entrepreneurship, he stresses the...

In this thought-provoking talk, the host discusses his encounters with colleagues who repeatedly express their intent to reconnect but never follow through. The recurring theme is that actions speak louder than words - a concept that the host sees at play in these scenarios. He encourages viewers to be mindful of their actions and how they might impact their relationships, potentially leading to l...

In this solo cast, Jesse discusses the significance of feedback, how to respond to it, and the choice to take action on it or not. He distinguishes feedback from performance conversations and observes that mislabelling one as the other could set team members up for failure. He reflects on the potential confusion and disappointment this could cause. The conversation aims to provide clarity in leade...

In this video, I talk about understanding one's capacity in terms of how much work they can handle in a single day. The discussion includes my journey from physical labour to knowledge work, and the struggle to determine a quantifiable measure of productivity in the latter. Learn about the importance of balancing productive activities with self-care stuff like eating, exercising, and sleeping...

In this super enlightening interview, Miss Carole, a seasoned welder, fabricator, educator, and OG shares her experiences in working in a male-populated industry. She highlights her work in teaching young students about welding and machine operations, emphasizing the importance of fostering self-confidence in them. Carole shares about her inspiring journey of strength and determination, her strugg...

This thought is a reminder to all the leaders, disrupters, and changemakers that we need to care for ourselves as much as we care for the ideas & people we serve. Build more meaningful connections with our trades men & women: https://www.depthbuilder.com/visible-leadership Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/2nd-first-book Connect on...

Get ready for a true joy-ride with our extraordinary guest, Miss Carole Del Vecchio . We're exploring the highways and byways of life, learning, and the love of vintage vehicles. Carole's life is a testament to the power of hands-on creation, innovation, and invention. She brings a wealth of experience from working on 'kickstarter' Harleys, 70 XLCHs, FLH shuttles, and Camaros....

Have you ever invested time mentoring someone and found that the mentee just wasnt moving? Well this hug may have the answer. sign up for the free Visible Leadership E-mail course: https://www.depthbuilder.com/visible-leadership Download the free PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be  

Do you want some truths around what being a Construction Content Creator is like? This clip covers the path of Matt Garves creator of Construction Yeti and co-chost of CM Mentors Podcast. If you have been thinking about creating content, this episode has some nuggets for you. - Its a long road - Service to others - Invite others in Construction Curiosities Newsletter: https://constructionyeti.subs...

Trek along with Jesse and Ms. Maxine in this episode of Learnings n Missteps as they explore some hidden truth about the construction industry. It may be shocking to learn the majority percentage of construction workers that are undocumented. Touch your compassion and listen to these stories of the American Dream, grit, and breaking down doors. Ms. Maxine, a mold expert, has deep insight into the...

Are you super selective about the things that will get you where you want to go? Shift the energy you put into your perfect latte to the inputs that make a difference. Emotional Bungee Jumpers Webinar link    https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Connect on all the other socials at: http://depthbuilder.bio.link   Download the free PDF copy of Becoming the Promise...

This though is a reflection on how I got my mind to be still enough to enjoy peaceful environments. Therapy, meditating, journaling all helped me understand what I needed to cut out of my life. Link for Audio book on Spotify: https://www.depthbuilder.com/2nd-first-book Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D...

Trek along with Jesse and Ms. Maxine in this episode of Learnings n Missteps as they explore some hidden truth about the construction industry. It may be shocking to learn the majority percentage of construction workers that are undocumented. Touch your compassion and listen to these stories of the American Dream, grit, and breaking down doors. Ms. Maxine, a mold expert, has deep insight into the...

On Part 2 of this Family Edition of Learnings and Missteps, Jesse peers into the life of cousin Franciso Duron of Remodels and Renovations by Francisco Duron LLC. Francisco’s journey from interest-in-all-things-construction to hands-on business owner takes the spotlight. Learn how his wise view on failure has fueled him from a rugged one-man start up to a more polished employer with a crew and a v...

Coming into a tough situation isnt easy, but the key to changing it is taking ownership. Link to Blog: https://www.depthbuilder.com/blog Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE)  Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/books Connect on a...

This message is about the expectation of reward for every effort we exert, which disconnects us from new experiences. Link to Blog: https://www.depthbuilder.com/blog Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE)  Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://www.depthb...

On this Family Edition of Learnings and Missteps, Jesse peers into the life of cousin Franciso Duron of Remodels and Renovations by Francisco Duron LLC. Francisco’s journey from interest-in-all-things-construction to hands-on business owner takes the spotlight. Learn how his wise view on failure has fueled him from a rugged one-man start up to a more polished employer with a crew and a vision. Thi...

So you have big goals, you cant wait for people to ask the tired "where do you see yourself in 5 years" and knock their socks off. But are you puttin in the work? Have you listed out the daily inputs necessary? Why dont you talk about the boring vanilla pedestrian work? Could it be youre fabricating an early shot under the spotlight? Link to Blog: https://www.depthbuilder.com/blog Deepen...

This thought is about where we spend our energy. It compares focusing your energy on gaining affirmation with focusing your energy on having impact.   There are a couple of questions at the end to help you examine where you are spending your energy. Link to Blog:  https://www.depthbuilder.com/blog Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuild...

The simple things make the biggest difference, but they aint so easy. Eat nutritious food, sleep, and live your passion! Im batting .300 on this list. How bout you? Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE)  Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://www.depthbu...

In this very first solo-cast Jesse vents about the generic advice we often hear "just be yourself" The pointers he shares on what to avoid in order to "be yourself" are quick take aways you can put into practice immediately. Youll also get some powerful questions to ask yourself to help you stay on the path to Becoming the Promise You are Intended to be. Deepen your communicati...

Positive Feedback vs Actionable Feedback Have you ever asked for feedback and received: - keep doing what youre doing - youre doing fine - keep up the good work I have, and thats not really what Im looking for. Ive been able to observe tons of people giving #feedback and it seems we arent very skilled at giving or receiving feedback. I think its because meaningful feedback requires a degree of #vu...

Today’s guest has the rare qualities that the trades industry needs and lacks. He’s a tradesman, a family man, and above all, a humble leader. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Ben Rymers, a Superintendent and electrician by trade. Ben is here to share the hardest lessons he’s learned throughout his extensive career in the trades, from a challenging 8-year-long appren...

This Monday Morning Hug is pulled from one our Emotional Bungee Jumpers sessions. The take away is that when we put words to our fears and invite people in to our lives, them fears get smaller. You dont have to go it alone. Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE)   Get on the path to Beco...