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The Leadership and Learning Podcast — 170 episodes
Episode #170 - Hire – Train – Retain with Mike Matalone, Founder and Chief Talent Officer XP3System
Episode #169 - Resilient Leadership: Choose Your Thoughts, Change Your Results with Carol Demarco
Episode #168 Scaling Your Business Through Coaching and Accountability with Sean Phelps, President, College Works Painting
Episode #167 – Making Safety Happen with Safety Expert and Author Brian Fielkow
Episode #166 – Winning in a Slow Market with Randy Goruk
Episode #165 – Leadership Begins with Being a Great Teammate with Eric "Coach Rev" Reveno, James C. Gaither Associate Head Coach and General Manager for Stanford Men's Basketball
Episode #164 – Adapting to the Changing Construction Industry with Ed DeAngelis, CEO EDA Contractors, Inc.
Episode #163 – Actions Leaders Can Take to Attract, Recruit, Retain Women in Construction with Andrea Piering, President, Sun State Builders
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