by Tom Esch | Aug 7, 2025 | Using Your Power Effectively, Blog
You know what it is like when a boss misuses or abuses their power. All kinds of things fall apart. When a lower ranked person does not use their power well, when they do not speak up when speaking up is required, equally miserable things happen. I think you know what...
by Brian Johnson | Jul 24, 2025 | Blog
A multi-ethnic group of four construction workers wearing hardhats and safety vests, having a meeting inside the structure being built. A young Hispanic man is holding a digital tablet and they are all looking at the screen. The worker on the right is a mature...
by Tom Esch | Nov 5, 2024 | How to Handle Polarizing Topics and Challenging People, Blog
This Thanksgiving it is possible someone will make a comment about something other than the football game or the quality of the pumpkin pie. Maybe even the recent election. This could be challenging. We are living in highly polarized times, and even the most skillful...
by Tom Esch | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog
The best and safest construction companies are religious about naming and reducing safety hazards. Every day they talk about traffic, pinch points, confined space, overhead dangers, electricity, etc. How often do they name seniority as a potential hazard? Probably...
by Tom Esch | Jun 20, 2024 | Blog
What is the difference between training and coaching? And I want to credit Dean Hyers, co-founder of Sage Presence, whose knowledge and skill always brings a great perspective to our conversations. Training teaches specific skills leaders need to learn, focusing on...
by Tom Esch | Apr 29, 2024 | Blog
Leaders who are confident and humble can learn to do something exceptional, something that will attract younger workers, and will contribute to fewer injuries. What is it? They can do what the Navy SEALS do. They can learn to flex between communicating in traditional...
