The NEXT Academy

In our new series Insights, go inside Class 9 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Rachel highlights construction budgeting and explains how the most successful projects build their budgets in phases—each one tied to a growing level of project clarity. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT. To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at ⁠www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, Michael shares the story of Cleveland Guardians Manager, Stephen Vogt and his wise words for leaders. This episode highlights clarity, courage, and the discipline to move forward... that’s what separates the good from the great. Enjoy Episode 18 of The Goods. #BeNEXT #Starbucks #MLB #PeteCa...

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 take action today, even if you don’t feel motivated, to move closer to the life you truly want?" Enjoy Episode 16 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James shares the story of his time on the Limehouse Basin. This story illustrates the importance of building a strong foundation to withstand all of life's storms. Enjoy Episode 17 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

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 outside your comfort zone that you can take today, and how might it lead to new opportunities for growth and fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 15 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James shares the story of "The Girl in the Yellow Dress." This story illustrates the importance of #trust in not only relationships but life. You must trust others and be someone that others can trust in 2025 to get where you ultimately want to go! Enjoy Episode 16 of The Goods. #...

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 embrace growth in your life right now... and what is one change you can turn into an opportunity for personal development?" Enjoy Episode 14 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks at the importance of taking a leap of faith...of getting started before all the steps are perfectly aligned for you. If you continue to wait until the stars align, chances are you will be waiting forever. Enjoy Episode 15 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

In our new series Insights, go inside Class 8 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Rachel highlights three techniques for simplifying your communication on the job site. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT. To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at ⁠www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

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, "Are you spending your time on what truly matters to you... or are you just staying busy? What can you change today to create more meaning in your daily life?" Enjoy Episode 13 of The Search for Fulfi...

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 challenge that’s becoming more prominent on job sites everywhere: managing multigenerational teams. How do you, as a leader, create a cohesive, high-performing team that thrives despite...

In our new series Insights, go inside Class 7 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Taylor highlights the key barriers that prevent effective listening and how they impact leadership in construction. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT. To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at ⁠www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks at the importance of gratitude in your life with a staggering statistical tale that illustrates just how fortunate you are! Enjoy Episode 14 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

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 your deeper “WHY” in life... and how can aligning your daily actions with it bring you greater fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 12 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks at the palm tree and how its resilience represents a wonderful metaphor for your own life. Enjoy Episode 13 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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...