In the latest episode of Give Us The Dirt, Craig Watson, founder of Coaching for Construction, explains why leadership development is one of the biggest gaps in the industry—and what companies can do about it. #

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Being great at the work does not automatically prepare someone to lead the people doing it. In this episode of Give Us The Dirt, Brandon Lindsey sits down with Craig Watson, licensed professional counselor, construction leadership consultant, author, and founder of Coaching for Construction, to discuss why skilled workers often struggle after being promoted into foreman and superintendent roles without proper leadership training.

Craig shares practical insight on motivating crews, building trust, communicating expectations, holding people accountable, developing future leaders, and recognizing when a teammate may be struggling. From construction leadership and company culture to mental health and suicide prevention, this conversation offers valuable tools for owners, managers, field leaders, and anyone preparing to take the next step in their career.👷🚧


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An ESOP only has value when the people behind it understand that they are the value.👏

In the newest episode of Give Us The Dirt podcast, Herb Sargent shares about transitioning Sargent into an employee-owned company — and what leaders must do to help their teams win!🙌

Tune in if you want to learn about ownership, leadership and building something bigger than yourself!

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What does it really take to transition a company to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan? In this episode of Give Us The Dirt, Herb Sargent shares what life has been like since turning Sargent into an ESOP and reflects on the leadership, trust, and company culture required to make employee ownership work.

Herb also discusses empowering people to lead, preparing a business to thrive beyond its founder, and building a legacy that lasts for generations. Whether you are exploring succession planning, considering an ESOP, or looking for ways to create a stronger ownership culture, this conversation offers practical perspective from a business owner who has lived through the transition.

👷👷‍♀️𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
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Behind a successful career, there can be battles no one sees. In this episode of Give Us The Dirt, John P. Boyle opens up about trauma, addiction, mental health struggles, and the personal journey that led him toward surrender, recovery, and a renewed sense of purpose.

This honest conversation explores resilience, healing, vulnerability, and the connection between the work we do and the person doing it. Whether you work in construction, lead others, or are navigating challenges of your own, John’s story is a powerful reminder that growth is possible and that sharing our struggles can help someone else find hope.👷‍♂️🚧


👷👷‍♀️𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺? 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
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