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Foundational Focus
You are trying to get ahead in your construction career but don’t know where to start, you aren’t sure who to turn to and you don’t have much time in your schedule. Fulton brings you weekly insights with actionable steps to build you into the leader you want to become.
Every Project Team Has A Culture
When starting a new project with an unfamiliar team, fully integrate yourself into the team, establish shared goals, clear communication, and agreed-upon guidelines to quickly build trust and foster a positive team culture...
Transforming into an Executive
Sometimes it comes down to a leader who isn’t listening (which sucks, by the way), but more often it comes down to the fact that you’re new in the position...
Engaging Your Construction Workforce
As work-life balance becomes increasingly essential, flexible work arrangements can be a significant differentiator in retaining talent.
3 Simple Practices to Succeed as a New Manager
I’ve noticed that new leaders put an unnecessary pressure on themselves to be perfect. Instead of giving themselves grace, they are extremely anxious about doing everything...
Work From Home is a Double Edge Sword
While some roles within construction companies adapted to remote work, this shift has highlighted a growing disparity between those whose responsibilities can be performed away from an office environment and those whose roles necessitate their physical presence...
Say No First and See How it Goes
“You’re not low” is such an easy thing to say, and the rewards are tangible. Thousands, even millions of dollars of value in negotiations are secured by savvy construction buyers every day with this one tactic.
Nailing the 3 Key Moments in Every Sales Meeting
… I want one thing to be clear: probably the greatest difference between an amateur salesperson and a professional is that professionals never sell.
Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning
Continuous learning is not just a buzzword; it is a vital component of a thriving construction ecosystem.
Building a Better Construction Business
Companies prioritizing employee satisfaction see a ripple effect: happy workers lead to satisfied clients…
Building a Well-Balanced Construction Company
For some, working long hours doesn’t deplete energy, but being overwhelmed by too many responsibilities and action items sets them in a negative spin of stress that eventually leads to a deep burnout. Even the hardest workers can burn out…
Coaching’s Secret Weapon - Asking Powerful Questions
When a coach asks the right questions, it prompts the coachee to explore their own experiences, beliefs, and motivations. This process of causing introspection is more effective at creating learning that is sustained…
The Best Ask for Help
Getting help should not be an option. Great teams win together. We love our top performers, and there’s nothing that will stop them from pursuing a higher level of performance from themselves…
Building a well balanced construction company
As an employee, it can be hard to let your guard down when you’ve dealt with bad leaders who push you to the brink of burnout…
Time Tracking: A Strategic Tool for Construction Success
Analyzing historical time data on task durations allows for the refinement of bidding skills and improved accuracy in proposals, ultimately enhancing professional credibility…
How to Love the Deal You Cut
What these contractors must realize, however, is that the resentment they feel toward their customers is not helping them to prosper. Instead, the sour feelings they carry into the project translate into…
6 Tips for Selling Work (and how to make more money)
Unless you’re doing a lot of small, service-type contracts, in construction, you’re not going to “win” many projects…
The Power of Presence
Being present as a mentor isn't just about physical proximity; it's about bringing your whole self to the interaction…
3 Phases of Creating Construction Business Success
…setting clear goals and gaining an objective view of your business’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats can help you protect and grow your business despite inevitable challenges.
Great contractors don’t fight change. They embrace it.
…if you want to create change in your organization, you need to help your people see that you are not there to judge them and that they should not judge themselves.
Unlocking Your Emotional Intelligence
…leaders who can recognize their emotions as they happen and have the self-control to manage them under pressure will flourish.