Host Randy Goruk welcomes Dr. Gretchen Gagle, a trailblazer in the construction industry, to discuss her journey, leadership insights, and efforts to empower women in male-populated fields. This episode offers practical advice for both male and female leaders.
You will learn how companies can attract and support female talent, overcome bias, and build inclusive, high-performing teams.
Listeners will also learn:
- How Dr. Gretchen Gagle overcame barriers and built a successful leadership career in the construction industry.
- Common challenges and misconceptions women face in male-dominated fields, especially construction.
- The importance of mentorship, male allies, and supportive workplace culture.
- Strategies companies and leaders can use to attract, develop, and retain female talent.
- The role of empathy, emotional intelligence, and addressing unconscious bias in leadership.
- Ways to make construction careers more accessible and appealing to women and underrepresented groups.
- Insightful stories and practical advice from Dr. Gagle’s book, “Building Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction.”
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