Pursue Perfection with Heather Ormonde (Episode 68)
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Release Date: 10/19/2023
Bridging the Mind, Hands & Heart in Construction with Dominic Desmarais (Episode 86)
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In this episode, host Adam Hoots connects with Dominic Desmarais, a Canadian mechanical engineer and Lean Construction enthusiast with more than two decades of experience. Recorded live from Kyoto, Japan, at The International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) 33, Dominic shares insights from his profound Lean journey, his passion for bridging the traditional divides between thinkers and doers, and the critical interplay of mind, hands, and heart in the workplace. Dominic examines the fundamental importance of human motivation and respect in the construction industry, drawing compelling...
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Stewarding Human Potential and Trust in Construction with John Toups (Episode 85)
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Respect, Flow, and Transformation with Niklas Modig (Episode 84)
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Continuous Flow Construction with Hal Macomber (Episode 83)
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In this insightful episode of Hoots on the Ground with No Bullshido, is joined by , a respected leader, coach, and influential figure in the field of Lean Construction. Hal shares over 35 years of experience pioneering Lean practices, offering profound insights into continuous flow construction, human-centered leadership, and the power of engaging frontline workers. Hal reflects on the industry's progress, emphasizing that while Lean has made significant strides, substantial work remains to integrate its core principles universally. He introduces the concept of "Continuous Flow...
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Growth through Grace and Mentorship in Construction with Ryan Taylor & Rene Duron (Episode 82)
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In this powerful episode of Hoots on the Ground with No Bullshido, Adam Hoots sits down with Ryan Taylor, a Superintendent at San Antonio Water System (SAWS), and Rene Duron, a Construction Specialist for SAWS and THIS podcast editor. This episode delves deep into mentorship, leadership, and personal growth in construction while reinforcing the values of trust, accountability, and human connection in the industry. Ryan shares his journey at SAWS, where he has dedicated 25 years to the organization, developing infrastructure and the next generation of construction leaders. Once an entry-level...
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Building Trust, Teams, & Respect: The Human Side of Construction with Tom Fuduric (Episode 81)
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In this insightful episode, welcomes a lecturer at Clemson University and a construction industry veteran with over 40 years of experience. Together, they explore how to build high-performing teams and emphasize the importance of human connections in the construction industry. Tom shares his journey from working summers in road construction to becoming a safety and HR leader, eventually transitioning to academia. He discusses the evolution of the courses he co-instructs with Hoots at Clemson, including Building High Performing Teams and The Human Side of Construction. The pair also...
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Practical Insights and Hard Truths with Sam Sinclair (Episode 80)
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Embracing Lean: The People-Centric Approach with Kent Hedges (Episode 79)
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In this episode of 'Hoots on the Ground,' host Adam Hoots welcomes Kent Hedges, a Lean construction advocate and manager of large capital projects at a major healthcare company. Kent shares insights from his extensive 28-year career in the construction industry, which began with a stint as a civil engineer in the Navy before transitioning to healthcare construction management. He discusses the profound impact of Lean methodologies in his work, focusing not only on eliminating waste but most importantly on improving the human aspects of construction processes. Throughout the conversation, Kent...
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Constructing Connections: Building a Better Industry with Matt Graves (Episode 78)
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In this episode, Adam Hoots engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with , known for his pioneering work with and as the co-host of the CM Mentors Podcast. This conversation navigates through Matt's transformative journey within the construction industry, highlighting his transition from project management to embracing a role as an owner's representative. Matt shares his unique insights on the construction process, underscoring the critical need for a holistic perspective that goes beyond the immediate tasks to consider the broader impact on project stakeholders and end-users. The...
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Embracing Lean from Masonry to Management with Joe Pryor (Episode 77)
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Joe Pryor shares his journey from a family masonry business to implementing Lean Construction principles as a leader, emphasizing the importance of respect, team dynamics, and work-life balance in transforming the construction industry and personal growth. In this podcast episode, Adam Hoots interviews the great Joe Pryor, revealing his comprehensive journey from the early days in his family's masonry enterprise to his critical roles as a Superintendent and Vice President of Field Operations. Joe diligently applies Lean Construction methodologies throughout his career, focusing on his...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Lean Builder’s “Hoots on the Ground” podcast host Adam Hoots introduces The Lean Builder nation to Ms. Heather Ormonde.
Heather talks about her beliefs in Lean running so deep that she had two babies in one pregnancy!! Heather has been practicing Lean for over 10 years and has made every LCI Congress since 2014 and has served as the Oklahoma CoP Leader for LCI since 2015 (though she is happy to relinquish that role for those in OK interested in stepping up). She shares updates on some of the trade-focused programs and trainings that they offer. Heather is a staple in the Lean Construction community.
You must stay around to the end, where Heather releases some brand new, hot off the press, news! We won’t put it in the show notes, so you must stick around and listen to how you can help support Heather. (Check out 54 minutes in to hear to news!)
Heather has worn many hats throughout her career in construction. She is a Six Sigma green belt and obtained her master’s degree from Oklahoma University. Heather loves to travel and played roller derby for a long time! She says that it’s a great way to release stress and frustration from the project site.
Heather gets vulnerable as she discusses her grandfather and his life’s motto that she learned while playing a game with him towards the end of his life. She also discusses the real-life jobsite conditions that workers are being forced to work in day to day. She likens that to a study called The Milgram Experiment.
Heather discusses her own journey of learning about how she was acting on project sites. As a project owner’s representative, one of her GCs called her out for ‘not trusting’ them. Tune in to see how she handled that and the adjustments she made throughout her career to make her a better builder! She enlightens us on how she found her why – to help and inspire people to achieve positive change – and how she helps others find their why.
ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:
The Lean Builder’s absolutely, positively NO Bullshido podcast. Join Host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that are relevant to those of us who “get it”: the men and women with the dirty boots, the ones who work in the field, doing the hands-on business of construction each day. Listen in as we keep it real while stories from the trenches are shared along with lessons learned and some laughter along the way.
RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
· www.theleanbuilder.com | Our main blog, book, resources, news & events website
· www.pursue-perfection.com | Pursue Perfection
GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:
· Adam Hoots | www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hoots-4645519/ | podcast host for “Hoots on the Ground” and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions
· Heather Ormonde | https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-ormonde/