The Leadership and Learning Podcast
Running a small, or a family business is no easy task. Particularly when it comes to scaling the business or planning for succession. My guest, Jim Moody, Consulting Director of the Misura Group shares his knowledge, experience, and expertise on the key elements for both scaling and succession. In this episode, Jim offers plenty of tips and lessons on: The importance of having balance between working on and working in your business. What should come first family need or business needs. Adapting to challenges for small and family business. Problems you’ll encounter when you are the...
info_outline Episode #112 – L.O.V.E.E. Language for Leaders with Jennifer ToddThe Leadership and Learning Podcast
Jennifer Todd, owner of LMS General Contractors went from receptionist at a construction company to successfully building her own construction company over the past 16 – years. She knows a thing or two about hard work and relationships. In this episode, Jennifer talks about how L.O.V.E.E. language for leaders can help you sharpen your leadership skills while developing and strengthening your business and personal relationships resulting in long-term success. In this episode you will learn: The five different elements of L.O.V.E.E. language for leaders. The sure-fire ways leaders breach...
info_outline Episode #111 – Creating a Safety Culture with Steve McKenney of Roseburg Forest ProductsThe Leadership and Learning Podcast
Creating a safety culture is what most companies in the construction and manufacturing industries strive for ... as they should. My guest, Steven McKenney shares his 30+ years of experience with building safety cultures, fixing broken safety cultures and providing best practices to help you reinforce your safety culture. Steve is the Western Region Safety Manager for Roseburg Forest Products, and he serves as Chairman of the Safety and Health advisory committee for the American Panel Association. He knows a thing or two about safety ! During this episode you will...
info_outline Episode #110 – Factors for Onboarding Success with Cody B. LovelandThe Leadership and Learning Podcast
Creating and implementing an effective onboarding process for new employees has proven to be critical to individual and organizational retention success. In this episode, onboarding expert, Cody B. Loveland explains what onboarding really is, why it’s important and the outcome all organizations should strive for. Listen in as we uncover the key principles behind effective onboarding, the importance of connecting with employees on a deeper level, and the strategies for retaining top talent. In this episode you will learn: The factors critical to a successful onboarding experience. The...
info_outline Episode #109 - Coaching Skills for Managers with Randy GorukThe Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, host Randy Goruk shares content from a recent webinar he presented for Team Engine. If you are interested in being an even better coach of your team, you are bound to pick up at least one nugget to help you get there. In this episode you will learn: Why coaching for managers is important. What coaching is. 3 – universal truths about coaching. Techniques for inspiring your team. Techniques for engaging your team. Techniques for empowering your team. A proven coaching model. Contact Randy at to learn more about his ‘Live Online Coaching Skills Course’.
info_outline Episode #108 - Hazardous Waste and Leadership with Heather JohnsonThe Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, host Randy Goruk has a conversation about hazardous waste management, waste to energy and leadership with Heather Johnson, CEO of INGENIUM, a leading hazardous waste management provider focusing on providing sustainable solutions before implementing traditional disposal options. You will learn: The biggest hazardous waste management challenges manufacturers and distributors of building materials are faced with and the implication for construction companies running jobsites. Why targeting a waste to energy program is important for building material producers. Why a...
info_outline Episode # 107 - You Must CareThe Leadership and Learning Podcast
Host Randy Goruk shares a classic audio recording of a speech the late U.S. Army Lieutenant General Melvin Zais gave to the Armed Forces Staff College many decades ago. The audio recording is over 40 years old so it has a few blemishes but hang in there because if you listen carefully, the powerful message for leaders is delivered with precision and great thought. This special message will cause you to think about the actions you take today to demonstrate that you care. It will make you think about the actions you aren’t taking that you could be taking to demonstrate that you care. ...
info_outline Episode #106 - What Does Winning Look Like with Todd Eichholz, CEO of A&A PavingThe Leadership and Learning Podcast
Host Randy Goruk has a conversation with Todd Eichholz, CEO of A&A Paving about his business success. Todd shares the leadership practices that have helped him turn an old, tired paving, sealing company he bought ten years ago, into a growing, thriving jewel of a company today. You can do the same with your business if you know what winning looks like. In this episode you will learn about the importance of: Having a stellar onboarding plan. Being fully transparent with your team. Being a data driven company. How to share results for better results. Having a growth plan for your...
info_outline Episode #105 – The Cost of Success with Jimmy GreeneThe Leadership and Learning Podcast
Host Randy Goruk has a serious conversation with CEO Jimmy Greene of Jimmy Greene and Associates about the cost of success. Jimmy Greene is an experienced construction industry professional who has so much personal experience to share, and he does. Get ready for a unique set of perspectives on the topic of success. In this episode you will stop and think about: What is success. How you spend your time. What you are not doing that you should be doing. How you make your money. Do you have peace. What you will leave behind. · There is so much information to unpack in this...
info_outline Episode #104 – Shedding Has Never Been So Easy with Kathy DempseyThe Leadership and Learning Podcast
Host Randy Goruk has a fun and insightful conversation with subject matter expert, world famous professional speaker and author, Kathy Dempsey. The topic is shedding. Shedding bad habits, negativity, relationships, processes, or procedures. In this episode you will learn: · What the SHEDDING philosophy is and how it came about. · A few common examples of where we all could benefit from SHEDDING. · A few SHEDDING rules. ...
info_outlineWindshield time is a great opportunity to think, reflect and make plans. There is plenty on Jack’s mind as he waits for the decision of who will get the promotion to Vice President of Operations.