All Episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode #152 – Tackling the Bully Boss with Andy Regal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode #134 – Leadership Success Insights with Noel Massie

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode #127 – Mastering Employee Retention with Randy Goruk

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

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

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

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

Episode #122 – Crafting Leadership Skills for Business Growth

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

Episode #120 - Talk Types with Amanda Kenderes

Episode #119 - Jimmy Carter Wisdom

Episode #118 – Be a Better Leader with Randy Goruk

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

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

Episode #115 - Networking to Connect with Tommy Whitehead

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

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

Episode #112 – L.O.V.E.E. Language for Leaders with Jennifer Todd

Episode #111 – Creating a Safety Culture with Steve McKenney of Roseburg Forest Products

Episode #110 – Factors for Onboarding Success with Cody B. Loveland

Episode #109 - Coaching Skills for Managers with Randy Goruk

Episode #108 - Hazardous Waste and Leadership with Heather Johnson

Episode # 107 - You Must Care

Episode #106 - What Does Winning Look Like with Todd Eichholz, CEO of A&A Paving

Episode #105 – The Cost of Success with Jimmy Greene

Episode #104 – Shedding Has Never Been So Easy with Kathy Dempsey

Episode #103 - Cyber Security for Leaders with Robert Siciliano

Episode #102 - Coaching Skills for Leaders

Episode #101 - How To Get Your Expectations Met

Episode #100 – Motivation and Inspiration Tips and Techniques with Randy Goruk

Episode #99 - Talking Leadership with Todd Drummond

Episode #98 – Emerging Leader Advice with Todd Drummond

Episode #97 - The Labor Shortage Challenges with Todd Drummond

Episode #96 - Company Culture, Built to Thrive (TM) with Stephanie Angelo

Episode #95 - Talking Leadership with Alan Laing, CEO Rheia

Episode #94 - A Leaders Guide to Employee Retention Success

Episode #93 - What Leaders Need to Know About The Great Resignation with Sara McElroy

Episode #92 - Red Flag Thinking with Walter Hill Jr.

Episode #91 - Mistakes Leaders Make Impacting Employee Retention Success

Episode #90 - Mission-Focused Leadership and the War for Talent with John Buford and Sean George

Episode #89 - Intentional Growth with Ben Juncker

Episode #88 - Tackling the Labor Pool Challenges with Carlos del Pozo

Episode #87 - Prepare Like It Matters with Randy Goruk

Episode #86 - Creating an Innovative Culture with Karen Hold

Episode #85 - Reputation Management and Crisis Communication with Bill Coletti

Episode #84 - Women in Construction with Stefanie Couch

Episode #83 - Women in Construction with Holly Brenner

Episode #82 - Women in Construction with Shawna Peddle

Episode #81 - Women in Construction with Sydne Jacques

#80 - Attracting and Recruiting Top Female Talent with Maisha Hagan

Episode #79 – Emotional Intelligence and Leadership with Joseph O'Connor

Episode #78 – Leadership Earthquakes with Vince Poscente

Episode #77 - A Lesson in Neuro-Linguistic Programming with Shawna Schuh

Episode #76 - A Leadership Tip for Elevating Performance with Randy Goruk

Episode #75 - There Is No Such Thing as Micromanagement Day with Randy Goruk

Episode #74 - Growing Your Business with Russ Stephens

Episode #73 - Work Quake and Developing Leaders with Paul Glover

Episode #72 - Voices in Advocacy with Roger Rickard

Episode #71 - Great Leaders Give Back with Steve Klessig

Episode #70 - The Mass Timber Movement with Hardy Wentzel

Episode #69 - Ward Lumber Company is Now an Employee Owned Cooperative with Jay Ward

Episode #68 - Path to Leadership Excellence with Randy Goruk

Episode #67 - Be a Better Leader - Improve Your Listening Skills with Randy Goruk

Episode #66 - The Leaders Impact on Culture with Randy Goruk

Episode #65 - An Update Message with Podcast Host Randy Goruk

Episode #64 - The Customer Communication Formula with Charlotte Purvis

Episode #63 - Causes of a Disengaged Workforce and Drivers of an Engaged Workforce with Randy Goruk

Episode #62 - Inside your Customers Imagination: 5 Secrets for Creating Breakthrough Products, Service and Solutions with Chip Bell

Episode #61 - Leadership Credibility Killers with Randy Goruk

Episode #60 - Making a Difference with Dr. Mittie Cannon

Episode #59 - Strategic Storytelling in Business with Doug Stevenson

Episode #58 - COVID-19 Traps to Avoid and Leadership Tips for Success with Randy Goruk

Episode #57 - Communication Strategies That Will Fully Engage Your Team with Randy Goruk

Episode #56 – People in Construction Report with Wally Adamchik

Episode #55 – Guiding Principles of Leadership with Don Schwabe

Episode #54 - Leading One of Americas Best Managed Companies with Brian Carlson, President Huber Engineered Woods.

Episode #53 – Family Business Leadership with Bill Goodspeed

Episode #52 - Sales Leadership with 'A Mind for Sales' with Mark Hunter

Episode 51: Leadership Challenges and Opportunities with Bob Scarborough

Episode #50 - The Leadership Journey and the Lessons Along the Way with Nate Jorgensen, CEO Boise Cascade

Episode #49 - Leadership Conversation with Matt Consalvo, CEO Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service

Episode #48 - 100 Years of Leadership Success with Willmar Electric Service

Episode #47 - Leadership and COVID-19 with Wendy Minichiello

Episode #46 - Leadership and COVID-19 with Jay Ward - Ward Lumber

6:25 pm - The Drive Home - Chapter 20

5:15 pm - John Doesn't Fit - Chapter 19

4:30 pm - Gord's Choice - Chapter 18

3:35 pm - Mentoring Frank - Chapter 17

3:00 pm - Saving Kyle - Chapter 16

2:05 pm - Jack and John Meet - Chapter 15

1:30 pm - Meeting with John - Chapter 14

11:30 am - The Sales Meeting - Chapter 13

11:00 am - Personal Accountability - Chapter 12

10:25 - Gord's Meeting - Chapter 11

10:15 am - John on the Telephone - Chapter 10

9:55 am - Learning to Think - Chapter 9

9:20 am - Learning Communication Skills - Chapter 8

9:10 am - John's Not Happy - Chapter 7

8:25 am - You Must Care - Chapter 6

7:40 am - Coaching Kyle - Chapter 5

7:25 am - Mental Toughness - Chapter 4

6:30 am - The Accident - Chapter 3

6:15 am - Driving to Work - Chapter 2

5:00 am - Introduction and The Dream - Chapter 1

Episode #25 - Recap of Season 1 with John Kostaras

Episode #24 - Professional Engineers are Problem Solvers with Gary Schweizer

Episode #23 - Your True Competitive Advantage with Randy Goruk

Episode #22 - CEO LP Building Solutions with Brad Southern

Episode #21 - Lessons for Leadership Success with Jim Arthurs

Episode #20 - The Art of Asking Great Questions with Randy Goruk

Episode #19 - Leaders of the Future with Michael Schumacher

Episode #18 - Defend Against Cybercrime with Robert Siciliano

Episode #17 - Succession Planning Pitfalls to Avoid with Randy Goruk

Episode #16 - Do Business Better with Damian Mason

Episode #15 - Communication Etiquette for Leaders with Marla Harr

Episode #14 Part 2 - Leadership Lessons from Life and Baseball - Part 2 of 2 with Bobby Scales

Episode #13 - Leadership Lessons from Life and Baseball - Part 1 of 2 with Bobby Scales

Episode #12; All Things Leadership with Randy Goruk

Episode #11 - The 6 Stages of Cultural Mastery with Ricardo Gonzalez

Episode #10 – The Real Business 101 – Lessons from the Trenches with Jim Sobeck

Episode #9 - Healthy Holiday Tips with Noelle Stanley and Chrissy Barth

Episode #8 - Three Strategies for Leaders to Develop Other Leaders with Randy Goruks

Episode #7 - The Visionary Leader with Jim Davis

Episode #6 - Making Relationships Work' with Kirk Grundahl

Episode #5 - Talking Leadership with Hardy Wentzel CEO Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation

Episode #4 - Talking Leadership with Ron Schumacher, CEO of Arrow Building Center

Episode #3 - Leadership Career Advice with John K Smith, CEO PLM

Episode #2 - Talking Leadership with Tom Corrick - CEO Boise Cascade

Episode #1 - The Leadership and Learning Podcast; Introduction and Overview with Randy Goruk