Ep.293 - Calumet "K" Series, Chapter 1

About 30% of superintendents who come through Elevate Construction training say they struggle with developing a genuine sense of urgency, and this book is one of the most powerful tools to fix that. In this episode, Jason Schroeder introduces the continuation of the Calumet K audio series, a public domain story written nearly 100 years ago about an American superintendent named Charlie Bannon who steps onto a struggling project and immediately takes command. Chapter 1 sets the stage for one of the most compelling portraits of field leadership urgency in construction literature.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why Jason recommends Calumet K as required reading for any superintendent serious about developing urgency and field leadership
• How Charlie Bannon asserts quiet authority on a chaotic project without a formal announcement or grand gesture
• What the story reveals about the difference between leaders who wait and leaders who move
• How to read historical field leadership stories through the lens of modern team health, psychological safety and personal balance
• Where to find Jason's earlier reflections and commentary on Calumet K in the previous podcast episodes

Urgency is not about working yourself to death; it is about knowing what needs to happen next and moving without hesitation.

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