Insights From 30+ Years as a Journeyman Carpenter with Clyde King

What makes a great apprentice? How has technology advanced construction? What happens to builders who don’t adopt new technology? These are questions only a seasoned tradesperson can answer… Tune in to this episode of Learnings and Missteps to learn from Clyde King, a construction professional and journeyman carpenter with United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America. Clyde shares unique insights and stories from his 30+ year long career in carpentry, highlighting the best technological advancements in construction and his approach to developing great apprentices. Clyde was first introduced to carpentry with a hammer and a hand saw. Since then, things have come a long way for the trades! After 8 years in the Marines as a young man, Clyde worked a non-union carpentry job for 16 years before joining a carpenters’ union. Listen in to hear his greatest misstep as a young carpenter and the powerful lesson he learned as a result. “If we don’t get these younger people involved and pass our knowledge on, the trades are in trouble. So, with my 30+ years from project management to superintendent to general foreman to foreman to worker, let’s take little bits and let’s pass this knowledge on.” – Clyde King What You’ll Learn in This Episode:·       Why baby boomers have such a hard work ethic.·       How Clyde learned carpentry.·       The evolution of construction technology & Tools that have made the biggest impact on carpenters.·       The challenges of working with people who don’t embrace changes in technology.Engage with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills: https://www.depthbuilder.com/emotional-bungee-jumpers   - Deepen your self awareness with a community of Industry Professionals focused on expanding their leadership skills: https://www.depthbuilder.com/a/2147560101/25qqpH4DUse Coupon Code for sweet discount: JESSEGet yourself a sample of the Lean & Love Reflection Guide with journal prompts that help you focus on your most important relationships: https://www.depthbuilder.com/reflection-guide  Check out my NEW book, Lean & Love – 5S Love Letters: A #NoBS Look Into How Your Relationships Create #RipplesOfImpact at https://www.depthbuilder.com/5s  For all other links and resources, check out my Bio Link: http://depthbuilder.bio.link  Connect with Clyde: Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clyde-king-6a95a49b/Connect with him on Facebook:Subscribe to his YouTube channel:Stay tuned for his podcast! 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