Episode #114 – If You Want It, Go Make It Happen with Tori Baires, Talent Acquistion Manager, Granite Construction
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
Release Date: 04/30/2024
Episode #118 – Be a Better Leader with Randy Goruk
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode we replay an episode from the Roofers Growth Hack Podcast where The Leadership and Learning Podcast host, Randy Goruk was a recent guest. He has a conversation about leadership with Chris Hunter, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of RoofingSites.com In this episode you will learn: How Randy decided to get into construction. How important continuous learning was in his development and career growth. Leadership lessons learned along the way. How he started his leadership development business. A technique for engaging employees. The skills leaders need to learn....
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Episode #117 - The Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profits With Jonathan Orpin CEO, New Energy Works and Pioneer Millworks
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, with over 40 – years of experience and having founded two successful eco-friendly companies in the design build and manufacturing space, my guest, life-long entrepreneur and sustainability advocate, Jonathan Orpin shares several areas of interest for leaders in the construction industry. In this episode you will learn: · Why wood is the best material to build with. · Why you should consider an ESOP for your company. · Sustainability...
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Episode #116 - Successful Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship with Leon Leinbach, Keystone Construction
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
In this episode, Leon Leinbach, Founder of Keystone Construction takes us on his journey as a young construction worker with a vision and work ethic to a successful entrepreneur. He shares his experience and insights on entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship and the success they bring to the individual and the organization. In this episode you will learn: What it takes for a construction entrepreneur to be successful. How to develop entrepreneurial skills. The importance of having intrapreneurs on your team? How intrapreneurs differ from entrepreneurs. How to identify...
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Episode #115 - Networking to Connect with Tommy Whitehead
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
Tommy Whitehead is the President & Owner of TomCo Solutions, Inc. a full-service property makeover, disaster restoration, and residential renovations company. In this episode, we had an insightful conversation on the value of networking and his new book, Building Success – A Toolbox for Coming Out on Top. In this episode you will learn: · The 3 – main lessons he’s learned so far in the construction industry. · Why people in the construction industry are typically poor at...
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Episode #114 – If You Want It, Go Make It Happen with Tori Baires, Talent Acquistion Manager, Granite Construction
The Leadership and Learning Podcast
Tori Baires is a Group Talent Acquisition Manager at Granite Construction. She is one of the founding members and current leaders of Granite’s Military Employee Resource Group (Supporting and Recognizing our Veteran Community). She has also created and implemented a military/veteran hiring and retention program across all of Granite. Tori also partners with various departments at Granite aiding in a variety of initiatives for the company. In this episode, Tori shares how her military experience shaped her leadership today and has reinforced her ‘above and beyond’ mindset. In this...
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Episode #113 - Plan for a Better Future with Jim Moody, Consulting Director, Misura Group
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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...
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Episode #112 – L.O.V.E.E. Language for Leaders with Jennifer Todd
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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...
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Episode #111 – Creating a Safety Culture with Steve McKenney of Roseburg Forest Products
The 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...
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Episode #110 – Factors for Onboarding Success with Cody B. Loveland
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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...
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Episode #109 - Coaching Skills for Managers with Randy Goruk
The 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_outlineTori Baires is a Group Talent Acquisition Manager at Granite Construction. She is one of the founding members and current leaders of Granite’s Military Employee Resource Group (Supporting and Recognizing our Veteran Community). She has also created and implemented a military/veteran hiring and retention program across all of Granite. Tori also partners with various departments at Granite aiding in a variety of initiatives for the company.
In this episode, Tori shares how her military experience shaped her leadership today and has reinforced her ‘above and beyond’ mindset.
In this episode you will learn:
- Many examples of going above and beyond.
- How she was nominated for the 2022 Veteran Champions of the Year in Corporate America.
- The key leadership lessons she learned while in the military.
- Her passion for taking the initiative / ownership of a challenge.
- How to get the anti-initiative / anti-ownership people on board.
- The challenges of Talent Acquisition managers are faced with today and in the future.
- The biggest recruiting mistakes companies in the construction industry make and how to avoid them.
- The importance of employee retention.
- Mistakes companies in the construction industry make that will cause people to leave and ideas on how leaders can avoid making these mistakes.
- Keys to being a successful mentor program with advice for mentors and mentees.
- Advice to get ahead in your career regardless of your role.