05 - How to Develop Young Construction Leaders for Success in High-Stress Environments

How do you hone the skills of millennials in a fast-paced and high-stress environment such as construction? In this episode we are joined Peter Worhunsky VP of Disney Construction as we discuss an interesting, unique and self-directed process for talent development used in their company which other construction leaders can learn from. This episode is brought to you by The Construction Leaders Dashboard, an excellent self-development tool. Click the link to download your free copy of the Dashboard.  During the show Peter mentions "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday. I highly recommed this book. Click on the link to get yourself a copy.   In this episode we cover: Smashing fallacies about millennials in construction An example of a female project engineer millennial being promoted to project manager and excelling on a technical project given to her despite a challenging owner. How the new project manager earned respect and confidence from the people she worked with. Peter's role as a leader in helping the manager succeed on a daily basis, stay positive, on track and focused. How a leader helps employees see their potential in other positions. The breakdown of a unique and self-directed process for talent development including a surprising approach to mentorship. The importance of feedback in an organization. Key Takeaways: Self-Directed Talent Development Hopes and Dreams Strengths and Weaknesses Plan in Place Provide a Mentor Get and Give Feedback on the Process   Links: Disney Construction Peter Worhunsky LinkedIn   Eric Anderton Website Eric Anderton Podcast Eric Anderton LinkedIn