Contractor Evolution 254. Patrick Lencioni’s Top Team Building Tips For Contractors - Patrick Lencioni
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Jan 7, 2026 
Patrick Lencioni, a leading management consultant and bestselling author, shares invaluable insights on building effective teams in the contracting industry. He introduces the virtues of being humble, hungry, and smart, explaining how to identify these traits in candidates during interviews. Lencioni emphasizes the importance of culture and honesty in hiring while discussing the six types of working genius, advocating for role alignment to enhance productivity. With practical tips and engaging stories, he equips contractors to attract top talent and foster strong teams.
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Smart Means Social Intelligence
- 'Smart' refers to emotional intelligence: understanding how words and actions affect others.
- Lacking this creates extra cleanup work despite good intentions and effort.
Interview Outside The Conference Room
- Don't rely on typical resume interviews; test candidates in different environments and probe behavior.
- Watch pronoun use and ask for concrete stories to reveal humility, hunger, and emotional intelligence.
Set Expectations Early And Honestly
- 'Scare' candidates with honesty about culture and expectations during recruiting.
- Tell them you'll love humble, hungry, smart people and they'll fail here if they lack those virtues.
