410 :: Zac Elenchin on His Journey from Kuwait and Afghanistan to 84 Lumber

In episode 410, Zac Elenchin, a former combat medic in the US Army, shares his leadership journey and experiences with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) —as well as post-traumatic growth. Zac discusses how to develop poise under pressure, the power of servant leadership, and a highly tactical word-for-word phrase leaders can use to acknowledge their mistakes within their team. Zac then talks about his transition from the military to civilian life and his collaboration with his father on a book about PTSD. To close, Zac talks about how he joined 84 Lumber and the training and support he received to make the successful transition into a management role.   Chapters 01:20 :: Favorite Leadership Movie: Saving Private Ryan 07:07 :: Handling Mistakes and Apologizing as a Leader 10:14 :: Insights from the Military Applied to Civilian Life 15:09 :: Developing Trust and Building Camaraderie 26:32 :: Transitioning from the Military to Civilian Life 29:10 :: Collaborating with Father on a Book about PTSD 36:12 :: Joining 84 Lumber and Management Training Program 42:35 :: Conclusion and Gratitude   At Bradley Hartmann & Company, we help construction teams improve sales, leadership,  and communication by reducing miscommunication, strengthening teamwork, and bridging language gaps between English and Spanish speakers. To learn more about our product offerings, visit bradleyhartmannandco.com. The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction, including strategy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, confidence, innovation, and effective decision-making. You'll also gain insights into delegation, cultural intelligence, goal setting, team building, employee engagement, and how to overcome common culture problems—whether you're leading a crew or managing an entire organization. Have topic ideas or guest recommendations? Contact us at [email protected]. New podcasts are dropped every Tuesday and Thursday.   This episode is brought to you by The Construction Spanish Toolbox —the most practical way for construction teams to learn jobsite-ready Spanish in just minutes a day over 6 months.