EP240: The Foreman Test: How to Identify and Develop Effective Leaders

Have you ever promoted someone because they were great at their job only to realize later that leadership requires a completely different skill set? It’s a common challenge in the construction industry, where technical excellence doesn’t always translate into effective leadership. In this episode, Brad talks about: Importance of hiring and developing foremen in the construction industry.Promoting the best worker to foreman without considering leadership potential.Understanding the difference between task-oriented and time-oriented individuals.Exploring three types of leaders: Structured, Adaptive, and Craftsman.Introduction of a simplified Myers-Briggs-inspired test to identify leadership styles.Strategies for developing effective leadership skills in foremen. Link to Resources: Take the leadership style test: www.hammerandgrind.com/foreman Grab Brad's tell-all book: The Contractor Profit Blueprint https://thecontractorprofitblueprint.com Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.