The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
Are you spending more time solving problems than actually leading in your construction business? The Construction Leadership Podcast helps executives build high-performing teams, finish on time and under budget—without all the firefighting and babysitting—so you can lead with clarity, consistency, and control. Hosted by Bradley Hartmann—author of 15 books for the construction industry who teaches leadership in the University of Oklahoma’s Master’s program for construction professionals—each episode delivers real-world lessons for real-world builders. You’ll learn how to: • Lead change with less resistance using field-tested strategies that increase engagement • Build a culture of accountability—without micromanaging or constant confrontation • Eliminate confusion with mental models and tools that drive confident execution New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Ready to jump in? Start with episode 470: The Glock 17, a Billionaire, and the Leadership Lesson That Will Transform Your Team’s Change Management. It’s a listener favorite and will shift how you lead through resistance.
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474 :: How the Detroit Tigers Changed Their Identity—And What Construction Leaders Can Learn From It
Is your team resistant to change—coasting instead of attacking as you lead the team toward continuous improvement? Here’s what Major League Baseball’s Detroit Tigers can teach you about reversing the trend and building a high-performance identity. This episode breaks down a surprising performance turnaround from one o
473 :: Why Traditional Accountability Methods Fail & How a Catcher's Mindset Can Fix It Fast
Ever feel like your team knows what’s expected—but still falls short, time and again? If you're a construction leader tired of repeating yourself, dealing with resistance to change, and constantly putting out fires, it may not be a people problem—it might be a standards problem. This episode reveals how vague expectat
472 :: The Surprising Link Between Gambling on Baseball and Building High-Performing Teams and How You Can Improve Leadership Decisions by 21%
Do you know which of your leadership decisions will pay off—and which are quietly setting you up for delays, cost overruns, or missed opportunities? In this episode, you’ll learn how legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver built a career on outthinking his opponents—thanks to lessons learned from his mob-connected book
471 :: Stop Thinking Too Small: Texas-Sized Leadership & Change Management Lessons to Clarify Your Vision Now
In this episode of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann asks a powerful question: Are you thinking too small? He’s joined by Christy Avalos, founder of Accessology and visionary behind Bethel Cannon Ranch in Whitewright, Texas—a one-of-a-kind, 83-acre social enterprise blending accessibility, heal
470 :: The Glock 17, a Billionaire, and the Leadership Lesson That Will Transform Your Team’s Change Management
In episode 470 of The Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann explores a powerful shift in how companies can better support young talent through meaningful relationships—by prioritizing partnerships over mentorships. Sparked by a client’s initiative to launch a formal mentorship program, Bradley reflects
In episode 469 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann shares insights on leading with poise based on the advice of Nick Murray. Nick Murray, the tribal elder among leading financial advisors, hails from outside the construction industry, yet his leadership advice is rooted in the tendencies of hu
