Communication that reduces mistakes and how to lead different people (or not) with Dave Malone
Tradies Who LeadShow Notes
Managing and leading aren’t the same thing. And on a job site, knowing the difference is what builds a crew that performs under pressure.
Dave Malone from SMD Projects has two decades of construction experience. He’s blunt about the mistakes he made and what they taught him about owning your mistakes, communicating to ensure understanding and leading diverse teams.
In this conversation, we get into: • The real difference between managing and leading onsite • Why owning your mistakes builds more trust than hiding them • How to communicate clearly when the pressure’s on
Chapters: 0:00 Meet Dave Malone of SMD Projects 1:42 Adjusting Your Leadership to Your Team’s Needs 3:54 The Difference Between Managing and Leading 5:05 How to Develop Your Leadership Skills 6:08 Tips to Lead a High-Performing Team 7:11 Create Extremely Clear Communication 8:37 Scheduling for Wellbeing as a Leader 10:31 Leading When Plans Fall Apart 11:27 Sharing Mistakes as a Leader 13:59 Benefits of Supporting Your Local Community 15:13 Support Your Team to Mentor Apprentices 16:03 Being Your Best is Enough 16:32 Wrap Up
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