Chad Jones and Cody Phillips

The NEXT Academy

Dedicated to Construction Leadership, Brand Growth, and Staying on Offense. Chad Jones and Cody Phillips discuss these topics as well as the emerging role of The NEXT Leadership Academy, an intimate industry focused program, created for YOU, the highly motivated construction professional. We deliver episodes of The Goods, HardHat Headspace, Hot Wire, Insights and The Search for Fulfillment to bring you strategies and tactics that can help you become your greatest self. #BeNEXT

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Chad Jones and Cody Phillips

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Education

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

The Search for Fulfillment: Thomas Edison 04.04.2025

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "How can you reframe a recent failure as a learning opportunity... and what valuable lesson can you take from it?" Enjoy Episode 11 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

The Goods: Lincoln's Path to Greatness 31.03.2025

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James discusses Abraham Lincoln's long road of perseverance to become the President of the United States. This story is unbelievable. What can you learn from it on your own path to greatness? Enjoy Episode 12 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

The Search for Fulfillment: Leonardo da Vinci 28.03.2025

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is one step you can take today to actively shape the life you want, rather than waiting for the perfect moment?" Enjoy Episode 10 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

Disrupt, Innovate, Dominate: Leading the Future of Construction with Bill Hughes | Milwaukee Tool 26.03.2025

Disrupt, Innovate, Dominate: Leading the Future of Construction with Bill Hughes | Milwaukee Tool In today’s episode, we’re honored to welcome Bill Hughes, President of End User Solutions at Milwaukee Tool, for an insightful discussion on the ever-evolving construction industry. Chad and Cody tackle some of the most pressing questions on the minds of our listeners, exploring the challenges and opp...

The Goods: What's Your Rope? 24.03.2025

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks back at his youth taking in the circus with his family. This episode will help you recognize the "ropes" in your life and encourage you challenge your beliefs. Because on the other side of it... that’s where your greatness lives. Enjoy Episode 11 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

Insights: The Importance of Work Sequencing 21.03.2025

In our new series Insights, go inside Class 6 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Taylor will highlight the importance of work sequencing - the critical role of dependency mapping as well as potential bottlenecks to be aware of. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT. To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at ⁠www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

The Search for Fulfillment: Epictetus 21.03.2025

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is one thing in your life you can begin to appreciate more fully... and how might this shift in perspective bring you greater fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 9 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

The Goods: So You Say You Want to Be Happy? 17.03.2025

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James discusses true happiness and taking pride in performance with a powerful story from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Enjoy Episode 10 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

The Search for Fulfillment: Confucius 14.03.2025

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "In what area of your life can you start aligning your actions more closely with your core values, and how might that bring you greater fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 8 of The Search for Fulfillment. #Be...

Hot Wire: Crisis Leadership 12.03.2025

Hot Wire is a new series that dives deep into complex leadership challenges on construction sites and offers tangible solutions to explore as you face these obstacles head on. In today's episode, Alex dives into a high-pressure scenario every construction leader dreads: managing an unexpected crisis that threatens both safety and progress. This episode will explore how leadership can turn chaos in...

The Goods: Trust the Tide 10.03.2025

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James discusses the Tide of our Lives. Learn to lean in, let go of resistance, and know that the current of your life is always guiding you toward where you’re meant to be. Enjoy Episode 9 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

Insights: Critical Path Analysis 07.03.2025

In our new series Insights, go inside Class 5 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Taylor will highlight Critical Path Analysis - a powerful concept in construction and project scheduling. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT. To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at ⁠www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

The Search for Fulfillment: Maya Angelou 07.03.2025

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What challenge in your life can you embrace as an opportunity for growth, and how might it lead to greater fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 7 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

The Goods: Commitment > Feelings 03.03.2025

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James tells the story of Jack Weemer, a father who faced enormous health challenges to save his gravely ill daughter. True growth comes when we honor our commitments. Our momentary feelings often lie to us. Enjoy Episode 8 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

The Search for Fulfillment: Steve Jobs 28.02.2025

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is one way you can start living more authentically today, and how might that bring you closer to true fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 6 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

The Goods: Dump Your Baggage 24.02.2025

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks closely at the "Baggage" that many of us carry around throughout our daily lives. We are stuck with burdens from our past. You must commit to letting go in 2025 to grow into the person you're destined to be. Enjoy Episode 7 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

The Search for Fulfillment: Winston Churchill 21.02.2025

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "How can you incorporate more generosity into your daily life to create a deeper sense of fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 5 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

Insights: The OODA Loop 21.02.2025

In our new series Insights, go inside Class 4 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Natasha will highlight the OODA Loop - a powerful framework in construction and project management. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT. To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

The Goods: Illusion of Choice 17.02.2025

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks at the Illusion of Choice. For those of you chasing personal and professional greatness, you have far less freedom than you may realize. Enjoy Episode 6 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

The Search for Fulfillment: Ralph Waldo Emerson 14.02.2025

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "How can you shift your mindset to find more joy and fulfillment in the journey, rather than just the destination?" Enjoy Episode 4 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

Hot Wire: The Cost of Silence 12.02.2025

Hot Wire is a new series that dives deep into complex leadership challenges on construction sites and offers tangible solutions to explore as you face these obstacles head on. In today's episode, Alex tackles an issue that’s too often ignored: mental health and its impact on leadership and productivity in construction. Together, we can break the silence and create an industry where mental health i...

The Goods: The Golden Buddha 10.02.2025

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James shares the story of "The Golden Buddha." Often our true potential hides beneath layers of doubt, fear, or the expectations of the world. Hopefully today's episode will encourage you to grab a hammer and begin to chip away at that exterior to unlock all that lies beneath! Enjoy Episode 5 o...

The Search for Fulfillment: Bruce Lee 07.02.2025

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is one small, intentional step you can take today to move closer to the life you truly want?" Enjoy Episode 3 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

Insights: Strategic Alignment with Company Goals 07.02.2025

In our new series Insights, go inside Class 3 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Natasha will highlight the impact of strategic alignment on your companies performance. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT. To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at ⁠www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

The Goods: Limiting Beliefs 03.02.2025

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James shares the cautionary tale of "Mohini the Tiger." Do you have limiting beliefs that are holding you back from becoming all that you were born to be? If so, let's change that! Enjoy Episode 4 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

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