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Why Love, Not Fear, Builds Stronger Leaders

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The power of people in construction

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Technology can’t replace soft skills

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99 Years of Building Better

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99 Years of Building Better

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Paving the Way for Respect on Every Job Site

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Emphasizing Women in Construction & Social Impact

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Diversity in the Trades

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Building the Future: A Young Engineer’s Perspective

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The Power of the Disruptive Successor

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Respect, Mindset, and the Future of Construction

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He Raised His Hand—Then Changed the Industry

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Culture-Driven Growth

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Why Soft Skills Matter Most in Construction Success

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The Power of Soft Skills in a Hard Industry

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Curiosity and Confidence in Leadership

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Common Ground with the Unseen Leaders

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The Power of People: Transforming the Construction Industry

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Inside the CEO’s Playbook: Keys to Success

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Communication, Leadership, and Inclusion

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Breaking Barriers with Compassion

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Mindfulness & Innovation in Construction

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Lift others, grow together.

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Connection Unlocks Success

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Leadership & Innovation in Construction with Wayne Crew

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Constructing a Compassionate Future: The Power of Data and Equanimity

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Be the Person You Needed

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Leading with Heart: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Reflection, and the Strength in Asking for Help

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The Most Overlooked Aspect of the Construction Industry: Valuing People

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Building Strong Teams Through Love and Passion

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Breaking Down Barriers: A Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Construction

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How important are soft skills in the construction industry?

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Servant Leadership

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Leadership Grounded in Soft Skills

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Keep Caring After They Clock Out

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You Need the Soft Skills to Sell the Hard Skills

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The Construction Industry: A Story Worth Telling

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Be a Learner. Not a Knower. Respect People.

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Attitude (AKA Soft Skills) is Everything

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In Pictures: Culture, Change, Agility, and Trust

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Insignificant is not a Leadership Strategy

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Don't sweat the small stuff - transitional leadership

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People, Technology, Transformation

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Do Your Imperfect Best

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A Less Jerky Alpha

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I'm a millennial, I swear!

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Refuse to be helpless

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Lead with love and respect

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We not Me!

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Leading with Love if you know you can fail

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Construction is like an "Escape Room" - A Millienial's perspective

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Union is not a bad word

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Love in the construction industry?

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Don't just be careful. Be Caring!

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Shawn Mahoney : Technology will never replace Soft Skills

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Norman L. Fortenberry: The Continuum: Adapt or Die

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Joe Frankie: Great Leaders Listen

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Mark Bridgers: Win Win - Trust, Communication, and Fearlessness

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Irish Horsey: The Root is Love

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Jennifer Wilkerson: Remember the 51%

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Jevon Wooden: Challenging Familiarity

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Leandris Weeden: Putting the “LEAN” in “Leandris”

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Alejandra Mielke: Turn Off the Cultural Cruise Control

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Janine Trinidad: Developing the “Whole Person”

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Michael Fortinberry: Empower Your Team to Care

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Erin O'Brien-Hofmann: I’ve Got a Guy. She’s a Girl

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David Bradley: Being "IN-Integrity"

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Leaders conversation about Women in the Construction Industry: HOW to make progress

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Barb Allen inspires audience at the IUPAT Finishing Industries Forum 2024

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Dan Wies: Let people know you care about them

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Coty Fournier: Love, Reverence, and Well-Roundedness

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Henry Nutt: Speak Your Mind With Respect

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Dan Fauchier: Don’t Waste; Learn to Communicate

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Jan Tuchman: Exploring trends that are rocking construction

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Jackie Bailey: The Blueprint to Effective Communication

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Stephanie Paul: Are You Coachable?

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Steve Griggs: Straight Dirt

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Shelley Armato: Be a Kind Disrupter

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Chris Scheiblein: How to Extend a Helping Hand

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Cathy Dolan-Schweitzer: Humor and Teflon - Ingredients For Success

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Barb Allen: Sidelining Unconscious Bias

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Palmina Whelan: Learn Something From Everyone

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Doreen Bartoldus: Bossy With Good Reason

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Jesse Hernandez: Just Hire the Younger Ones

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Shining a Love Light on Community Impact: A Holiday Special at the YMCA

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Kabri Lehrman-Schmid: Trailblazing Respect on the Job Site

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Sandy Hamby: A Call to Action For Young People

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Alastair Boulding: Hire For Love, Not Diversity

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Daniel Dahlinger: We Need More Daniels

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Jon Goldhill: Are You a Disruptive Successor?

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Adam Hoots: Respect Yields Productivity

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Manny Carrillo: I Raised My Hand

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Bryon Stephens: The Culture Champion

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Aaron Prill: The Most Valuable Soft Skills for Success in Construction

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Angel lyke-Osuji: Empathize With Those You Lead

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Tatsuya 'Tats' Nakagawa: Sharing Curiosity With Confidence

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Ryan Malbach and Ethan Uhl: Barton Mallow: 99 Years of Legacy, Part II

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Ryan Maibach and Ethan Uhl: Barton Mallow: 99 Years of Legacy, Part I

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Eric Miller: Unsung Heroes Find the Common Ground

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Brent Wilcox: Leading the Industry into the Future