Where are the Sparkplugs?
Sparkplugs are the people in your business who make things happen – and they are essential if you want to grow beyond what you alone can ignite. We all need them in our businesses – the people I call “sparkplugs.” Sparkplugs ignite fuel. They make combustion. They make things happen. They are essential if you want…
American Management Association Releases New Research on the Importance of Management Styles
Effective management is always crucial to an organization’s success—but do managers use the “right” style at the right time, and does it get the desired results from their teams? American Management Association (AMA), a world leader in professional development, surveyed over 1,100 U.S. knowledge workers to better understand the role management styles play in performance…
The Business Impact of Promotions and Measuring Employee Motivation and Commitment: New Findings from the ADP Research Institute
The ADP Research Institute® (ADPRI) reveals the business impact of promotions and presents a new way to measure worker motivation and commitment in Today at Work, a fresh and comprehensive data-driven resource for business leaders and other decision-makers. In the September issue of Today at Work – “The Hidden Truth About Promotions” – ADPRI shows how promotions, under certain conditions,…
Cultivating a Sense of Mindfulness
As a construction leader, you are likely juggling a multitude of responsibilities and demands on a daily basis. Thinking about projects, estimates, safety, employee retention, supply chain issues and payroll can be the source of significant stress. Dealing with a multitude of issues and challenges can be anxiety provoking. However, practicing mindfulness can help you…
Embracing a Rapidly Changing Industry
A convergence of events has disrupted the construction industry. Company and industry leaders are responsible for decisions made in a world that is volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA). VUCA describes the situation of constant, unpredictable change that is indicative of the environment in construction today. The term was first used by leadership experts in…
Egnyte’s Annual AEC Summit to Provide Insights on the Important Role of Technology in the AEC Industries
Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance, will host a virtual summit bringing together technology and business experts across the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sectors to talk about the challenges companies face in today’s economy and how technology can make these businesses more resilient in the face of economic uncertainty. The AEC Summit will…
Tomorrow May Never Come
None of us knows how much time we have, so don’t put off making the changes you need to make in your life. On January 6, my wife and I spent about an hour and a half in the office of our friend and insurance agent, Brant Barnes, talking about flying (he became a pilot…
Study Shows What Soccer Can Teach Managers About Hiring Top Talent
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament underway as the world’s most widely viewed and followed sporting event, it’s also an opportunity for players to impress scouts from major clubs with holes in their rosters. Relatedly, recent research co-authored by management professor Gilad Chen at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business reveals how and when teams can make…
CAGC Young Leaders Conference Draws Record Crowd
Nearly 200 of the Carolinas top construction industry young professionals gathered for the Carolinas AGC’s seventh annual Young Leader Conference November 10 – 11, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. This year’s event featured educational sessions, roundtable and panel discussions, two keynote addresses, leadership skill building, and several networking opportunities. This year’s keynote speakers, Thomas…
ING Tour Stops with “Antarctic Mike” Pierce
GroundBreak Carolinas is pleased to promote a series of exciting speaking events sponsored by the Industrial Networking Group (ING). Speaker, author and coach “Antarctic Mike” Pierce will be visiting the Carolinas and Georgia to share his inspirational story. Antarctic Mike brings very high energy to his programs and knows how to tell stories that will…
