300th Special Episode - Rob Penney on Constructing You - The Psychology and Processes of Continuous Improvement
Release Date: 07/30/2023
The End of Constructing You
Constructing You
And that’s a wrap. This is the end of Constructing You. The end of an era as the show must go on, but into a completely different realm and dimension, as I’ve had to honour the evolution of myself and my voice, and that means, after much deliberation, letting go of this incredible podcast. 159,000 downloads 322 episodes 175 guests 2 awards 40 countries For quite some time I haven’t been able to plug into the voice that used to lead the show, and the fuel that started the show ran out. I also, couldn’t speak the language that I used to anymore, and anything that is done not wholly...
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Young Gun Brenda Kiptugen on Constructing You - Follow Yourself, Reject Labels, Mastermind Time
Constructing You
Brenda Kiptugen is an accomplished professional with a proven track record of delivering successful projects in the realms of commercial construction and mining infrastructure. With a wealth of experience garnered from collaborating across several Fortune 500 companies, Brenda has honed her expertise in cost estimation, project management, and contract administration. Her exceptional communication skills and unwavering dedication to achieving results have made her a trusted asset in the industry. Beyond her professional achievements, Brenda is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion,...
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The Secret Series - The Ultimate Leadership Manifesto
Constructing You
Co-authors of our upcoming anthology, Secrets of the Construction Industry joined me in a disruptive discussion on what constitutes exemplary leadership in the industry today. You'll hear from Kabri Lehrman-Schmid, Wally Adamchik and Coty Leigh Fournier in this episode, where they share BOLD and uncommon truths of the construction industry based on their collective experiences. Love what they're saying? Make sure you PRE-ORDER your copy of Secrets of the Construction Industry - what's their greatest secret (and can you keep it?) Get your copy today (AUS pre-order only)
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The Secret Series - What it Takes to Defy the Grain
Constructing You
Co-authors of our upcoming anthology, Secrets of the Construction Industry joined me in a disruptive discussion on what it takes to defy grain. You'll hear from Brenda Debensten, Malik Khan and Dr. Priyadarshini Das in this episode, where they share BOLD and uncommon truths of the construction industry based on their collective experiences. Love what they're saying? Make sure you PRE-ORDER your copy of Secrets of the Construction Industry - what's their greatest secret (and can you keep it?) Get your copy today (AUS pre-order only)
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Time to DEFY
Constructing You
In January, you are going to be joined by select co-authors of our upcoming anthology, Secrets of the Construction Industry in a special series - tune in to discover more. Make sure you PRE-ORDER your copy of Secrets of the Construction Industry - what's their greatest secret (and can you keep it?) Get your copy today (AUS pre-order only)
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The Secret Series - Why the Next Generation is Losing (It).
Constructing You
Co-authors of our upcoming anthology, Secrets of the Construction Industry joined me in a disruptive discussion on why the next generation is losing (it). You'll hear from Heimy Molina, Jenny Tseng and Brenda Kiptugen in this episode, where they share BOLD and uncommon truths of the construction industry based on their collective experiences. Love what they're saying? Make sure you PRE-ORDER your copy of Secrets of the Construction Industry - what's their greatest secret (and can you keep it?) Get your copy today (AUS pre-order only)
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Who's losing it?
Constructing You
In January, you are going to be joined by select co-authors of our upcoming anthology, Secrets of the Construction Industry in a special series - tune in to discover more. Make sure you PRE-ORDER your copy of Secrets of the Construction Industry - what's their greatest secret (and can you keep it?) Get your copy today (AUS pre-order only)
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The Secret Series - Where Did it All Go Wrong?
Constructing You
Co-authors of our upcoming anthology, Secrets of the Construction Industry joined me in a disruptive discussion on where it all went wrong... You'll hear from , , and in this episode, where they share BOLD and uncommon truths of the construction industry based on their collective experiences. Love what they're saying? Make sure you PRE-ORDER your copy of Secrets of the Construction Industry - what's their greatest secret (and can you keep it?) Get your copy today (AUS pre-order only)
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Welcome back!
Constructing You
Welcome to the fifth year running of Constructing You! In January, you are going to be joined by select co-authors of our upcoming anthology, Secrets of the Construction Industry in a special series - tune in to discover more. Make sure you PRE-ORDER your copy of Secrets of the Construction Industry - what's their greatest secret (and can you keep it?) Get your copy today (AUS pre-order only)
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In Reflection - 2023
Constructing You
Every week since I started breaking down my own psyche I send an email to my coach titled in reflection. Sharing the syncronichies, revelations, awakenings and new found awarenesses that the universe delivered me as the week unfolded. At times I would sit there thinking what could possibly show up, it’s been a quite week and then BAM, something would be delivered. But why – why stop, why let the wheels fall off? Power opposing independence! The world told me I was a success, it kept on confirming it but I’ve always lived in two realities, and it’s the reality that was numbed and...
info_outline"It's not just innovation for progress, but to remain nimble and adaptable" - Rob Penney
Rob Penney is Skanska’s National Director of Continuous Improvement. A certified six sigma black belt, certified SAFe 5 Agilist and advanced lean certified practitioner, Rob currently leads the National Continuous Improvement Committee (NCIC), a 20-member team of Lean experts and facilitators who create a culture of continuous improvement in the field and in Skanska offices around the country. Rob is based in the Philadelphia office and directly supports the Office of the COO and the regional executive officers. Rob has been with Skanska since 2008 working in operations, preconstruction, labor and cost forecasting, and continuous improvement at Skanska’s Philadelphia, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle offices over his career. He has a degree from Drexel University and certifications from Villanova University (CSSBB), the Virginia Mason Institute (Advanced Lean Certified), and is a Certified SAFe 5 Agilist. He currently resides in Philadelphia, PA and enjoys mountain biking, endurance racing, and video editing.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- The role of innovation in relevancy and agility
- Fostering a culture of embracing strategy and innovation
- Creating incremental shifts in thinking for major changes
- How you can create your own role to scale faster
- Where to follow order, where to disrupt it
And so much more.