Elevate Construction

Jason reveals 205 episodes times 25 minutes equals 5,125 minutes, 85 hours of podcast, probably 100 hours. In Baltimore Maryland with the DPR crew hanging out with best friends. Jim Collins quote about right people on bus: five basic characteristics for the right person. Main topic going fast but together. Think fast anticipate problems spot industry trends, companies that didn't switch to webinars online learning remote events during COVID-19 obsolete out of business. Make decisions quickly eliminate bureaucracy, unbundle everything visible accessible quickly and relevant. Get to market faster, Jason's takt planning book two weeks away first definitive book about takt planning. Sustain maintain velocity outpace entropy. What you'll learn in this episode: 205 episodes math: 205 times 25 minutes equals 5,125 minutes, divide by 60 equals 85 hours, probably 100 hours worth of podcast Jim Collins right people on bus: Five basic characteristics for being right person on bus, wrong people off bus, right people in right seats Think fast: Anticipate problems see roadblocks, spot industry trends, companies didn't switch to webinars online learning during COVID-19 now obsolete out of business Make decisions quickly: Create rules parameters guidelines bumpers, eliminate bureaucracy, unbundle everything visible accessible quick fast relevant Get to market faster than others: Jason's takt planning book two weeks away, first definitive book, editor jamming Katie going through story, first one out wins Sustain maintain velocity: Calculate odds prove it, apply resources ruthlessly, measure key metrics, maintain financial flexibility, don't believe your own PR ask customers You have to go fast together, do right things, not chase the next shiny thing or overburden people, outpace entropy, destroy decay of projects. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

Jason at FE Boot Camp Utah State Fair Park Zion building with horseshoe setup snowing outside 6 to 9:30pm sessions Tony Robbins energy with music dancing movement. Then reveals nothing evil about being rich, more money more people you can help, obligation to be as rich as possible. Main topic: Rest and sleep. 2014 University of Illinois study employees in windowless offices lose 46 minutes sleep per night, bodies need natural light for circadian rhythms. Stanford study Chinese workers working from home 13% more productive than offices. Jason calling out stupid people who say napping is bad, sleep when you die, stay up with us. Four hour work week: Longer it takes to manage project worse you are at job, overworking is waste. What you'll learn in this episode: FE Boot Camp facility: Utah State Fair Park Zion building, horseshoe setup, four speakers, high vaulted ceiling, windows, music equipment, snowing outside, 6 to 9:30pm sessions Nothing wrong with being rich: More money more people you can help, more time more help, more wisdom more advice, obligation to be as rich as possible 2014 University of Illinois study: Employees windowless offices lose 46 minutes sleep per night, bodies need natural light for circadian rhythms Stanford study Chinese workers: Working from home 13% more productive than only working in offices Jason calling out: Napping is bad, you don't need sleep, sleep when you die, stay up with us, don't sleep at work unprofessional, sins of fathers passed down Four hour work week insights: Limit email twice per day, avoid meetings without clear objectives, end time for meetings, empower others to act without interrupting Longer it takes to manage large project worse you are at job, least amount you work on project indication of how good you are. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

Jason after 17 hour boot camp day breaks down Carol Dweck's fixed mindset (intelligence static, avoid challenges, give up easily) vs growth mindset (intelligence can be developed, embrace challenges, persist through setbacks). Then reveals rich vs poor mindset: Poor mindset consumes (buy house, car, phone, clothes), lives in scarcity, doesn't rock boat, hopes for miracles, obeys authority, waits for permission, goes to college for a job. Rich mindset invests (training, businesses, real estate, stocks), doesn't live in scarcity, thinks big, works for goals, reads researches studies, solves problems, not victim, takes calculated risks. Most public school lessons are false: CPR changed seven times, going under the desk in an earthquake worst thing (should be next to the desk for a triangle). What you'll learn in this episode: Carol Dweck fixed mindset: Intelligence static, avoid challenges, give up easily, see effort as fruitless, threatened by others, plateau early Carol Dweck growth mindset: Intelligence developed, embrace challenges, persist setbacks, effort is path to mastery, learn from criticism John Taylor Gatto seven lessons school teaches: Confusion, class position, indifference, emotional dependency, intellectual dependency, provisional self-esteem, no hiding places Poor mindset explained: Consume house car phone clothes, live in scarcity, don't rock boat, hope for miracle, obey authority, wait for permission Rich mindset explained: Invest in training businesses real estate stocks, think big, work for goals, read research study, solve problems, calculated risks Most public school lessons false: CPR changed seven times, go under desk in earthquake crushes you (should be next to desk for triangle), need budgeting investing family dynamics Clarity mindset personal organization morning routine work together to design person, if missing any not going as far as you can be. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

Jason reveals listening is essential for collaboration, if people know you're not listening they can't weigh in, if they can't weigh in they can't buy in. Recording from hotel at boot camp not recording booth. Before power communication with rapport people said Jason you're not paying attention, now gets feedback thank you for caring being sincere really hearing me. Problem now: when listening he forgets what he wants to say, proves he's actually paying attention. Seven ineffective habits: not paying attention, false listening (nodding uh-huh), rehearsing (waiting to speak), interrupting (Jason admits still does to wife), hearing what's expected (finishing sentences), feeling defensive, listening for disagreement. Stephen Covey oxygen: Not being listened to is like oxygen sucked out of room. What you'll learn in this episode: Listening enables collaboration: If people know you're not listening they can't weigh in, if can't weigh in they can't buy in Seven ineffective listening habits: Not paying attention (ignoring speaker watching TV reading), false listening (pretending nodding uh-huh), rehearsing (chatter in mind waiting to speak), interrupting (Jason still does to wife), hearing what's expected (finishing sentences), feeling defensive (defend instead of understand), listening for disagreement (attorney shouting I object) Four ways to achieve effective listening: Focus (pay attention even with dull topics, observe body language voice inflection non-verbal cues), establish rapport (mirror body language rhythm voice tone pace not manipulation), paraphrase what was heard (summarize sender's message give back speaker's words), listen for whole message (meanings in verbal and non-verbal, ideas feelings intentions facts positives and unpleasant) Integrated control system: No longer command and control, integrated control where team decides together weighs in buys in, keep control of project sites Stephen Covey oxygen analogy: Not being listened to is like oxygen sucked out of room, they won't weigh in won't buy in Great listeners are great leaders, write Q card and intentionally practice becoming amazing listener. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

Jason reveals how clarity, personal organization, mindset, and morning routine tie together after coaching call epiphany. Tony Robbins designed Tony, calls that name the monkey mind randomness and lack of discipline goes away. HVAC analogy: Clarity document is thermostat setpoint (where you want to go), mindset is mental setpoint aligning with temperature you want, personal organization is capacity of duct system and units and power feed, morning routine is when during day at key moments setpoints change to make environment right. Morning meditation: Prayer, box breathing, hand on heart grateful twice, breathe in energy push out twice, ask what one thing I need to do today. What you'll learn in this episode: Tony Robbins designed Tony: Calls that name the monkey mind randomness lack of discipline goes away, shows up how he needs to be Consulting retainers: Clients take idea implement come back with results, energy positivity growth over the top, consultant helps show you the holes in ship HVAC analogy explained: Clarity document is thermostat setpoint (where you want room to be), mindset forms mental setpoint to align with temperature, personal organization is capacity of duct system units power feed, morning routine is when setpoints change Can't have personal organization without clarity document: Vision mission values big hairy audacious goal strengths what's most important goals show up in leader standard work weekly basis Morning meditation process: Prayer, box breathing, hand on heart grateful for something sincerely grateful twice, breathe in energy push out to United States world family twice, ask what one thing need to do today Giving vs taking mentality: Time block activities in taking mentality won't be successful, have to be in giving mentality, ask from heaven or universe what key things are, do time blocking with gratitude and giving If you're in take mode people say I don't want to work with Jason he's looking out for his own career, if honestly always giving they say I'll support that guy anywhere. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

Jason celebrates episode 200 announcing the Elevating Construction Superintendent book now out on Audible, paperback, Kindle, ebook. At the bioscience research laboratory he had a builder foundation from Hensel Phelps, CM BIM certification, DBIA, lean core training, read 15 lean books, finished on time under budget, great team, clean organized and safe. Then shares a powerful Tony Robbins wall story: 350 plus pound woman had to come over an 8 to 10 foot wall, Jason saw in her eyes she knew she was going to fall and die but decided to trust the team anyway. Her focus went from ground to Jason's eyes, she reached hand up, Jason summoned all strength and hauled her over the wall no matter what. What you'll learn in this episode: Elevating Construction Superintendent book: Out on Audible, paperback, Kindle, ebook, basic principles needed for building career as true builder Jason's training base: Builder foundation from Hensel Phelps, flew around country over 700 times, boarded plane over 500 times at Hensel teaching field engineers Bioscience research laboratory: Had CM BIM, DBIA, lean core training, read 15 lean books, finished on time under budget, great team, clean organized safe Tony Robbins wall story: 350 plus pound woman had to come over 8 to 10 foot wall, no harness, no fail safe, Jason only one to help Her eyes: Knew she was going to fall die damage organs break leg arm concussion, but decided to trust team, focus went from ground to Jason's eyes Jason's decision: No matter what you're getting over this wall, if she's going down I'm going down with her, summoned courage strength, hauled her over Mission: By sheer accident of being tall thrown into trainings with best builders, vision to help everyone else over wall, tanked retirement fund to start business Moments are molecules that make up eternity, behind every job team person are families children thousands of posterity affected by our actions. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

Jason opens with Lord of the Rings analogy: One ring (flow, Takt) rules them all (CPM, Last Planner, Scrum). Last Planner changed his life but isn't complete without Takt. Jason is CPM expert, knows theory, risk analyses, Acumen infuse risk, doesn't work. Flow where you can, pull where you can't, push when you must. Three basic habits for builders, seven key positions, nine key meetings. River of waste correction: It's not reduction of water level that wins, it's stabilization of water level. In CPM and Last Planner roadblocks are hidden, in Takt and Last Planner roadblocks are exposed. Can't throw Last Planner or Scrum into chaotic system, need stable system with Takt. Takt takes 33% of time of any other system. What you'll learn in this episode: Lord of the Rings analogy: One ring (flow, Takt) rules CPM, Last Planner, Scrum in land where respect reigns supreme Jason's CPM expertise: Knows theory, risk analyses, Acumen infuse risk, run scheduling departments, expert and it doesn't work Flow where you can, pull where you can't, push when you must (modified from Taiichi Ohno) River of waste corrected: Not reduction of water level wins, stabilization of right water level wins, once you stabilize flow all expenses reduce, all roadblocks rise to surface Roadblocks hidden vs exposed: CPM and Last Planner hides roadblocks, Takt and Last Planner exposes roadblocks, Takt and Scrum exposes roadblocks Can't throw Last Planner into chaos: Can't expect magic from Last Planner or Scrum in chaotic system, need stable system with Takt planning first Takt efficiency: Takes 33% of time to run Takt system as any other system, Last Planner takes time and is labor intensive, Takt works and not labor intensive If you can't see the plan in 5 to 30 seconds on a project then you don't know the plan, Takt will enable you to do that. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

Jason opens with Jean R. Cook quote: Some of us created imaginary limits in our minds, there's literally genius locked inside each of us, don't let anyone convince you otherwise. Eight boot camps scheduled, expanding Elevate Construction. Then he breaks down the faith framework: Know somebody or something you believe in, know what you want, believe it's possible, want it bad enough, work for it. Ryan Young told Jason "you're going to change the industry" enough times that Jason believed it, already changed thousands of lives through boot camps, heading towards hundreds of thousands. Publishing book example: 40 to 50 hours writing, graphics in a day and a half, negligible cost, upload in a month or two. What you'll learn in this episode: Jean R. Cook quote: Some created imaginary limits, genius locked inside each of us, don't let anyone convince you otherwise Eight boot camps scheduled: One day, two days, full week immersive, 3 to 4 months prep, 6 months certification Flow where you can pull where you can't push when you must: Takt is flow (best), Last Planner and Scrum is pull (better), CPM is push (not good) Faith framework: Know somebody you believe in, know what you want, believe it's possible, want it bad enough, work for it Ryan Young told Jason: You're going to change industry, Jason believed it, already changed thousands through boot camps Publishing book reality: 40 to 50 hours writing, graphics in day and a half, editor, negligible cost, upload in 1 to 2 months, all mapped out Mountain hike analogy: Halfway up looking over Phoenix, always have next segment to climb, higher you get more you see, broader expanse, more influence If you don't think it's possible you're wrong, if you don't think there's a mentor out there you're wrong, if you're not working for it you're only wasting time. 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: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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

Jason addresses listener question: How do you capture bottom-up innovation as organizations grow bureaucratic and less nimble? He reveals the framework: regional leadership sets minimum standards, provides framework and boundaries and support. Teams exceed standards, stay within framework, innovate. Spend time with your best people, send best people to anchor projects, if you send everybody to crap projects you're incentivizing everybody to be crap. Fresh eyes meetings at project start, one third, two thirds. Jim Collins discipline: Do you have discipline to fire when they don't meet expectations, keep best people on best projects and not dispatch them to play savior? What you'll learn in this episode: Framework revealed: Regional leadership sets minimum standards, framework, boundaries, support. Teams exceed standards, stay within the framework, innovate. Anchor projects strategy: Send best people to anchor projects not crap projects, creates competition and motivation, incentivizes good behavior not whining Parenting analogy: Spend time with good kid, if you always play savior with bad kid the good kid will go off deep end for attention Fresh eyes meetings: Project start, one third, two thirds, diversity of thought prevents drift into failure, tour each other's jobs mandatory Localize everything: Set goals on the job not centrally, clarity document on job, training on job, let them have own systems for own customers Jim Collins discipline: Fire when don't meet expectations, reorganize failing teams, keep best people on best projects, let teams have autonomy, decentralize anticipation of problems Regional leadership tells what the expectations are, project teams say how and reach goal with right support and resources. Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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_3p5nmMKns

Jason brings Brandon Montero (Survey Jesus lowercase J) and Spencer East (Spence Money) to answer listener questions: How do you get people excited, wonderful, and to be role models? Brandon reveals he watered himself down for years, wasn't allowed to grow sideburns past earlobe, met everyone's expectations but nobody knew who he was, no emotional fulfillment. Spencer discusses looking past the immediate sphere of influence to understand the customer's customer, creating clearer why and more opportunities for influence. Tony Robbins truth: Success without fulfillment is ultimate failure. Be 100% yourself, not 100% somebody else, define success outside your comfort zone but don't become who you're not. What you'll learn in this episode: Brandon's lens concept: See through someone's experience, emotions, interpretations, help them be version they want to be, what do they really want for themselves? Spencer's sphere: Look past immediate customer to customer's customer, what part do I play in grand scheme, what value do I bring? Brandon's watered down years: Met everyone's expectations, sideburns couldn't pass earlobe, smiled but nobody knew who he was, no emotional fulfillment 100% showing up: Not flicking into beast mode, but are you beneficial to what you're contributing, hitting the mark with criteria? Tony Robbins quote: Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure, be you first then get outside comfort zone Challenge: Give people meaningful work, wonderful team, purpose, mission, vision, find their energy, help them operate outside comfort zone authentically Be 100% yourself not 100% somebody else, don't be outside comfort zone becoming somebody you're not, be best you while giving to humanity. Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · 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