Soft As Steel

We discussed a wide range of topics relating to the people in our industry, and keeping within the framework and focus of the softer steel podcast, the senior leaders answered questions related to topics including differences, inclusion, relationships, generational values, mentoring, trust, soft skills, and love.

At the International Union of painters and Allied Trades, finishing industries forum. I was joined by six senior leaders in the finishing trades for a lively 90 minute conversation.

Today's guest has spent over half of his career teaching engineers about the business part of their profession. But that's only part of his story. Lee has also served as a consultant to international engineering organization specializing in strategy team building, relationship management and leadership.

My guest today is an exceptional, different, funny, and otherwise awesome human. His name is Jason Freeman. Jason is a professional speaker who ironically, has a speech impediment and perseverance coach, providing inspiration and practical guidance on turning obstacles and opportunities.

I'm especially pleased to welcome today's guest, Brent Darnell, the man Engineering News Record describes as transforming the construction industry's alpha males into service focused leaders. He's an international best selling author and leading authority on emotional intelligence.

It's a real pleasure to welcome to the softest steel podcast, a young man. Yes, I said young boy I've had the pleasure of knowing for several years. Nick Carrillo is the vice president of the Western Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association. In his own words, his job is to serve the contractor members and serve as a liaison between labor and management and meet the needs of the contractor...

Do you remember where you were on April 20 1999? Frankly, I can't. But I know that my guest today does. He was at a high school in Colorado, Columbine High School. I am not only pleased but honored and humbled to welcome to the Soft As Steel podcast, Frank DeAngelis. On that day, and for three years before and 15 years after, Frank was the principal of Columbine High School. His entire career...

I'm joined today by a good friend, John Bercow. John is the director of academic education and the Chief Administrative Officer for the finishing trades Institute in the Upper Midwest in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He began his career as a union member commercial industrial painter. He stepped into the career path with the International Union and painters and Allied Trades that led him to his curr...

I'm really glad to welcome coach Jim Johnson to the softer steel podcast. Jim has over 30 years of experience in developing winning high school basketball teams, including 428 career victories.

Tim Dumas is a person you want to know. In his own words then, Tim magnanimously coaches leaders to love unconditionally, dream audaciously, serve generously, and grow purposefully.

My guest today is Matt Graves. Matt has been in the construction industry since his graduation from Texas A&M University in 2010. Matt is a Millennial construction project manager by trade and has a vision of helping as many developing construction professionals as he can accelerate their career.

My guest today is Glodean Champion. Glodean is a speaker, author, and leadership coach diversity and inclusion facilitator. She helps organizations empower their people by teaching them how to raise their awareness, own their belonging and collaborate in a way that creates innovative, influential teams in a culture that people love.

It's a pleasure to welcome my good friend Albert Carrillo. Albert is the CEO of the Western Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association. He has been in the construction industry for over 40 years, beginning his career working for a plastering contractor, learning on the job, first as what is referred to as a mixer. But before beginning his career in the construction industry, he spent about four...

My guest for this episode is Rebecca Jones. Rebecca has over 30 years of experience in management leadership. Her diverse and broad experience includes business administration and development, as well as construction and project management, including resource planning, staffing, finance, and safety.

My special guest today is Bob Swanson. Retired in 2015 after working in the construction industry for a mere 45 years. President of Swanson Youngdale Incorporated the last 25 years of his career. Swanson and Youngdale is a national painting and decorating contractor; one of the most highly regarded in the Upper Midwest.

My guest today is Sean Mahoney. Sean is the CEO and President of OAC Services Inc, an employee-owned firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington, a professional services firm dedicated to providing innovative building and process solutions to public and private clients using a multidisciplinary approach based on real experience.

My guest today for Episode One is most appropriate in so many ways that will become evident as this conversation precedes - Steve Farber. Steve is the founder of the Extreme Leadership Institute. He's a highly regarded author and expert on leadership, and has written several books, most recently a book that makes a compelling case for acknowledging that love is damn good business.

When you hear the phrase soft steel, what do you think of? While the word steel might conjure up images such as massive high rise buildings. where does the soft part come in? And what exactly does this mean in our work and in our lives? Welcome to the Soft as Steel podcast with your host, Dennis Doran, featuring engaging conversations with a wide range of industry leaders around soft skills, how w...