Ep.1386 - If You Trained Someone, It Was Worth It

What if your biggest letdowns were actually your most valuable lessons? In this powerful episode, Jason Schroeder reframes disappointment with one unforgettable truth: Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted. Whether it's a cancelled project, a scrapped plan, or a tough mistake in the field, it's never wasted if your team walked away stronger. Here's what you'll take away: A mindset shift to transform "failure" into long-term leadership growth. How to view cancelled projects and setbacks as crucial training grounds. The hard truth about sub-optimization and how trade contractors can better align. A direct answer to a real superintendent's challenge with flow and mechanical work across zones. Why learning, not just outcomes, should guide your progress in construction. This isn't just another motivational pep talk, it's a real-world lesson from the trenches, filled with practical insights and raw honesty. 🎧 If you're building people, you're never wasting time. Tune in now.   If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode.  And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).   Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw