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The Leadership and Learning Podcast

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The Leadership and Learning Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Randy Goruk. It has 162 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

The Leadership and Learning Podcast is a professional development resource for the building materials industry.The target audience is for all levels of leaders in any industry. However, it is definitely the podcast for you if you're an emerging leader or involved in managing / leading anyone in the building material industry. You will benefit from this podcast if you're in manufacturing, distribution, sales, accounting, human resources, customer service or technical support or active. Industry associations, college and high school students will also benefit from the lessons shared in this podcast.We will bring you an abundance of valuable leadership content. We'll do this by bringing you recorded conversations on leadership lessons and insights from various building material industry leaders, industry legends and subject matter experts.On occasion, the host, Randy Goruk will share his leadership experiences and expertise by offering you relevant and actionable leadership tips to e

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Episode #162 – Rethinking Employee Retention with Angela Tait, CEO Tait Consulting and Chief Talent Strategist

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Episode #161 – Why Construction Leaders Struggle to Hire and Keep Great People with Jessper Maquindang, Chief People Officer

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Episode #160 – Cybersecurity 2026: What Leaders Need to Know Now with Cybersecurity Expert, Robert Siciliano

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Episode #159 – Practical Innovation Advice with Neall Digert, Vice President of Innovation and Market Development with Kingspan Light and Air

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Episode #158 - Practical Advice for Recruiting and Retaining Employees with Ryan Hogan, Founder and CEO of Talent Harbor

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Episode #157 – Storytelling to Build Trust, Create Clarity, and Drive Real Change with Robert Kennedy III, CEO Kennetik Kommunications

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Episode #156 - Team Success is Never About You with Leadership Coach Randy Goruk

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Episode #155 - Leadership and Operational Discipline is Key to Employee Retention with Scott Peper, CEO Mobilization Funding

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Episode #154 - Leadership Development Challenges and Solutions with Randy Goruk

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Episode #153 – How Comedy Skills Develop Leaders with Kevin Hubschmann, Founder Laugh. Events

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Episode #152 – Tackling the Bully Boss with Andy Regal

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Episode #151 - Raising Your Hand: Key to Career Growth with Dennis Bott, North American Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Element 5

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Episode #150 – Thriving Through Change with Mark Scambray, President, Structural Resource Group.

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Episode #149 – Women and Leadership in Construction with Dr. Gretchen Gagel

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Episode #148 - Engaging Teams for Continuous Improvement with Steve Harms, General Manager Builders First Source

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Episode #147 – AI in Manufacturing with Bryan DeBois, Director of Industrial AI at RoviSys

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Episode #146 – Improving Communication in Construction with Daniel McCaulley Director of Engineering and Business Development - Ultimus Engineering

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Episode #145 – Job Search Challenges and Strategies with Dennis Schleder

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Episode #144 – Learn – Do - Mentor with Leadership Development Expert and Author David Graddy

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Episode #143 - Tackle Heat Stress Now: Crucial Insights with Ergodyne Product Manager, Lexi Engelbart

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Episode #142 – Leaders are Made with Wayne Feltman, Business Development Manager, Velux USA

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Episode #141 - 7 Tips for Minimizing Leadership Mistakes with Randy Goruk

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Episode #140 - Modernizing Construction: Technology and Leadership Lessons with Rick Dill, President / CEO Precon Suite

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Episode #139 - Emotional Awareness and Team Success with Randy Lyman

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Episode #138 – Building Construction Leaders: Insights into Influence and Development with Victor Sella, VP of Contractor Engagement, United Contractors

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Episode #137 - A Story of Inspiration and Resilience with Karen Say-Valadez, CEO Saybr Contractors, Inc.

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Episode #136 – Keys to Safety Culture Success with Terry Evans, Division Safety Manager, Boise Cascade

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Episode #135 - Workplace Injury Prevention with Dr. Jeff Staheli

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Episode #134 – Leadership Success Insights with Noel Massie

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Episode #133 - Linking Compensation to Attract, Engage and Retain Employees with Scott Trumpolt - Trumpolt Compensation Design Solutions

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Episode #132 – Mastering Conflict Resolution with Ursula Taylor - Conflict Resolution Expert

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Episode #131 - What Gen Z Wants from Leadership with Mai Moore - Social Impact Leader

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Episode #130 - How to Lead a Meeting That Doesn't Waste Everyone's Time with Randy Goruk

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Episode #129 - The Legacy of Earl Nightingale and The Strangest Secret with Joel Weldon

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Episode #128 – Tips for Managing Meeting Timelines with Randy Goruk

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Episode #127 – Mastering Employee Retention with Randy Goruk

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Episode #126 - Intentionality Drives Success with Larry Stock CEO of Queen City Roofing

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Episode #125 – Captivating Your Audience with Storytelling Expert Andrea Sampson

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Episode #124 - Success Factors and Tips for Elevating Leadership Performance

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Episode #123 - Your "Pennies" Are Costing You Big Time with Randy Goruk

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Episode #122 – Crafting Leadership Skills for Business Growth

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Episode #121 - Success Factors and Tips for Elevating Team Performance

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Episode #120 - Talk Types with Amanda Kenderes

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Episode #119 - Jimmy Carter Wisdom

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Episode #118 – Be a Better Leader with Randy Goruk

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Episode #117 - The Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profits With Jonathan Orpin CEO, New Energy Works and Pioneer Millworks

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Episode #116 - Successful Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship with Leon Leinbach, Keystone Construction

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Episode #115 - Networking to Connect with Tommy Whitehead

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Episode #114 – If You Want It, Go Make It Happen with Tori Baires, Talent Acquistion Manager, Granite Construction

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Episode #113 - Plan for a Better Future with Jim Moody, Consulting Director, Misura Group

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