Leadership & Learning Podcast

The Leadership and Learning Podcast features building material and construction industry leaders, legends, icons, and subject matter experts who share their leadership experiences and insights to help you become a more effective leader.

The target audience is for all levels of leaders in any industry. However it is definitely the podcast for you if you're an emerging leader or involved in managing / leading anyone in the building material and construction industries - manufacturing, distribution, sales, accounting, human resources, customer service or technical support.

Industry associations, college and high school students will also benefit from the lessons shared in this podcast.

The host is Randy Goruk.

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Episode #149 – Women and Leadership in Construction with Dr. Gretchen Gagel

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.”