From 8-Year Apprentice to Superintendent: Lessons on Leadership with Ben Rymers, Part 1

Today’s guest has the rare qualities that the trades industry needs and lacks. He’s a tradesman, a family man, and above all, a humble leader. Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Ben Rymers, a Superintendent and electrician by trade. Ben is here to share the hardest lessons he’s learned throughout his extensive career in the trades, from a challenging 8-year-long apprenticeship to his current role as superintendent. Having been in the construction industry for 23 years now, Ben has been through the hard times, he’s made all the sacrifices, and he wants to make life easier for the next generation of tradespeople. Listen in for his best advice on investing in yourself and creating a long-lasting, rewarding career in the trades. “We all lose our temper, you know, we all get upset, but I try my best to talk to people, to talk it out, to not yell at them, and for the most part, I think that’s helped me out a lot.” – Ben Rhymers What You’ll Learn in This Episode:·       How Ben started in the trades & How he worked his way up to superintendent.·       Lessons that Ben has learned the hard way throughout his career.·       Leadership is more effective when you communicate effectively (hint: talking instead of yelling).·       Why employee appreciation is a key quality of great leadership.·       Ben’s advice on how to invest your time to create a long-lasting career in the trades.Deepen your communication skills and influence with a cohort of professionals: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4D (Coupon Code: JESSE) Get on the path to Becoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be: https://www.depthbuilder.com/books For all other links and resources, check out my Bio Link: http://depthbuilder.bio.link This episode’s show notes were written by Kayla MacEachernTo connect, email her at [email protected] Lets leave the Construction Industry Better than We Found It https://www.depthbuilder.com/construction-leadership-lab Download the free PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be