The Construction Leadership Podcast with Bradley Hartmann
On The Construction Leadership Podcast, Bradley Hartmann (author of 12 construction-focused books and founder of the consultancy, Hartmann & Co.) interviews leaders throughout the industry to share ideas and insights to help you lead more effectively.
Recent Episodes
Dec. 18, 2025
497 :: Why Pacesetter Leadership Backfires in Construction (And What to Do Instead)
Is your push for excellence quietly burning out your best people? Many construction leaders default to "pacesetting"—leading by example, demanding speed, and expecting others to keep up. But according to leadership expert Dan...
Dec. 16, 2025
496 :: Why the “Old School” Leadership Style Doesn’t Work With Young Talent Anymore—And What To Do Instead with Mike Ellerbrook of UFP Site Built
Is your leadership style helping your construction team grow—or pushing top talent away? If you're leading teams in today’s construction industry, you know generational gaps, tech adoption, and market uncertainty are more rea...
Dec. 11, 2025
495 :: An NFL Star’s Struggles Reveal the Dangerous Lie About Complexity in Construction Leadership
Are your best people underperforming despite their experience and talent? This episode challenges ones of the most dangerous assumptions leaders make: that underperformance is a talent issue instead of a system problem. Using...
Dec. 9, 2025
494 :: From ‘Bust’ to All Pro: What QB Comebacks Like Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield Teach Us About Leading Teams
Ever wonder how NFL quarterbacks go from being labeled “busts” to top performers—just by changing teams? The list here is long: Sam Darnold, Mac Jones, and Baker Mayfield to name three who have played at a high level this yea...
Dec. 4, 2025
493 :: Tired of the Same Old Advice? These 6 Books Will Change Your View on Leadership, Strategy, and Differentiation
Two quick questions: ONE Are the books you're reading actually making you a better leader? Or are they just filling space on your shelf? TWO Are you reading the same books as everyone else, putting yourself at risk for thinki...
Dec. 2, 2025
492 :: What Warren Buffett’s Final Letter Teaches Us About Focused Leadership, Timeless Values, and Letting Go
Skeptical about what a 95-year-old billionaire can teach you about leadership, storytelling, and executive communication? That’s fair, but Warren Buffett’s final letter to his Berkshire Hathaway shareholders is worth studying...
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