

Elevate Construction
Jason Schroeder
Elevating construction with interviews, training, and techniques that will make the build environment better for workers, our customers, companies, and the industry as a whole.
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Mar 24, 2022 • 12min
Ep.520 - Don't Ever Disrespect a Trade Partner or Vendor!
Don't get a big head just because you have a little authority! In this podcast we cover: Why everyone deserves respect Why new construction managers can be disrespectful to trades and vendors If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Mar 23, 2022 • 11min
Ep.519 - Don't Just Sit There!
A Superintendent has an incredible opportunity to be an integral part of the maintenance of the schedule. Don't just sit there and let it pass you by. In this podcast we cover: How to properly update and use a schedule The steps to implementation Why you should not just sit there Question: What can you do to be a more integral part of the scheduling process? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Mar 23, 2022 • 13min
Ep.518 - If It Made You Better...
I don't care if you liked it. I care if it helped you! In this podcast we cover: Why the purpose of an effort should be stated How to measure the success of an event or training How the energy of the few affects the many If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Mar 21, 2022 • 13min
Ep.517 - The Ladder of Accountability
Believing everything is your fault is not about seld-deprication. Its about being empowered to fix the situation! In this podcast we cover: What it means to have a victim mindset What it means to have an accountable mindset If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Mar 18, 2022 • 13min
Ep.516 - Things You Cannot Delegate as a CEO
There are certain things you just cannot delegate as a leader, president, or CEO! In this podcast we cover: What you cannot delegate as a CEO Why CEOs attempt to delegate those critical items Why you must check into the details and manage your business to prevent mistakes What have you delegated in your business that will come back to bite you? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Mar 18, 2022 • 12min
Ep.515 - re·source·ful·ness
You do not have a resource problem, you have a resourcesfulness problem! In this podcast we cover: The definition of resourcefulness Why people sometime blame failure or want to waste money on the excuse of a lack of resources What can happen when people are resourceful Are you trying to fix problems with resources when you should be more resourceful? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Mar 16, 2022 • 17min
Ep.514 - Takt Planning Q&A
Takt Planning works on all types of projects! In this podcast we cover: Answers to questions brought to us in the 2 Hour FREE Takt course. I you interrested in attending the Takt Production System Course, please click this link: https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/takt-fundamentals If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Mar 16, 2022 • 9min
Ep.513 - Treat Your Subordinates Right!
"Be considerate, treat your subordinates right and they will literally die for you." General Arthur Hyman In this podcast we cover: How you should treat your people The difference between consequences, respect, and punishment If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Mar 16, 2022 • 7min
Ep.512 - Kanban Mantras
Kanban helps visualize your work, limit work-in-progress (WIP) and quickly move work from "Doing" to "Done." In this podcast we cover: The difference between Kanban and Scrum Key Kanban Mantras How can you implement the concepts in this podcast and improve your project? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

Mar 14, 2022 • 19min
Ep.511 - To be an Expert!!!
"It takes considerable committment and effort to become a true expert in your field! Don't shortchange yourself or your experience!" In this podcast we cover: Why you should Read the top 100 books in your field Study the last 20 years of history in your field Spend 10 years implementing in your field Join a Mastermind of like-minded people who are what you want to become If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · leanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · leanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · leanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw


