Doing the Inner Work: Discipline, Sobriety & Leading for a Healthier Trade Culture with Claude Thomsen

Discipline, vulnerability, and consistency aren’t just personal strengths; they’re tools that shape how you show up for your crew. Many know Claude Thomsen as @ThatSoberTradie, where he’s become a steady voice for healthier habits and a stronger culture across the trades. He went from the Army Reserves to the leading hand at a roofing company, and became a role model for other tradies online.In this episode, we cover:• How doing the inner work changes the way you lead• The way to build respect and get the best out of others• How healthy routines and sobriety improve performanceChapters:0:00 Meet Claude Thomsen, That Sober Tradie2:19 Leadership Skills from the Army Reserve3:32 Earn Respect as a Leader5:17 Get the Best Out of Others6:41 Charge Your Battery as a Leader7:35 Model Healthy Site Culture9:09 Introducing That Sober Tradie10:56 The Positive Impact of Sobriety13:45 The Tradies Have an Attitude Problem15:24 How to Influence Others15:52 Learning to be Vulnerable18:10 Built to Last Community Event19:04 Lead by Example19:16 Wrap UpFollow Tradies Who Lead on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or TikTok for more from the Tradies Who Lead community.  Tradies Who Lead is powered by Blue Leader. If you're looking for support in building leadership skills within your team, reach out here. Or download our free eBook: 5 Things Every Tradie Needs to Know About LeadershipIf you want to connect with Claude, you can reach him on Instagram at www.instagram.com/thatsobertradie