Leadership & Learning Podcast
The Leadership and Learning Podcast features building material 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 industry - 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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A Lesson in Neuro-Linguistic Programming with Shawna Schuh
In this episode of The Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk, has a conversation with subject matter expert, Shawna Schuh. The subject is Neuro-Linguistic Programming and how it applies to leadership.
In this episode you will learn:
- What Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is.
- How NLP can help you become a better leader.
- Why well-crafted questions are important for leaders.
- How to turn a customer with a bad experience into an ally.
- How we all need to take a close at opportunities to clean up old programs.
Resources
Shawna Schuh
Subject matter expert
Previous Episodes
Episode #76 – A Leadership Tip for Elevating Performance with Randy Goruk
Host Randy Goruk shares a Leadership Tip on Elevating Performance. He challenges you to identify opportunities for elevating your performance by reflecting on your recent actions, decisions, and time spent, then make the needed changes. To help you get started he offers a number of questions for you and your team to answer.
Episode #75 – There Is No Such Thing As Micromanagement Day with Randy Goruk
Host Randy Goruk, shares a Leadership Tip around the topic of micromanagers. He describes how micromanagers impact an organization and how to stop being the leader who micromanages the business.
Episode #74 – Growing Your Business with Russ Stephens
Host Randy Goruk has a conversation with Russ Stephens, co-founder of Association of Professional Builders, a company dedicated to helping residential builders profitably grow their business. In this episode you will learn: Why planning is a lost art and why it’s important to achieve growth. The impact your mindset has on success. The top leadership […]
Episode #73 – Work Quake and Developing Leaders with Paul Glover
In this episode, host Randy Goruk has an engaging conversation with the no BS Performance Coach Paul Glover. The two executive coaches talk about developing leaders. They run the table talking about: The importance of 360 – degree feedback surveys. Successes and failures of 360 – degree feedback surveys. Leadership attributes of importance. Leadership blind-spots […]
Episode #72 – Voices in Advocacy with Roger Rickard
We take a deep dive into the topic of advocacy with advocacy expert, Roger Rickard, Founder and President of a company called Voices in Advocacy. He has had a life-long passion of working with organizations who want to inspire, educate, engage, and activate their teams to become even better influential advocates. Roger Rickard is clearly […]
Episode #71 – ‘Great Leaders Give Back’ with Steve Klessig
Steve Klessig, VP Architecture & Engineer of Wisconsin based Keller, Inc talks leadership with host Randy Goruk. Steve discusses, how he got started in the construction industry and the importance of his involvement in the community and the construction industry. He talks a little about his role as the 2021 National Chair for Associated Builders […]
Episode #70 – The Mass Timber Movement with Hardy Wentzel
Mass Timber is taking North America by storm. Impressive structures are popping up everywhere. Building codes are changing. New manufacturing plants are being built. Jobs are being created and it’s an exciting time to be in the mass timber space. In this episode, you’ll hear Hardy Wentzel, CEO of Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation, provide a […]
Episode #69 – Ward Lumber Company is Now an Employee Owned Cooperative with Jay Ward
4th Generation owner of Ward Lumber, Jay Ward describes how and why he took a family-owned business and turned it into an employee owned cooperative. Listen, as he discusses ownership transition options and why the employee-owned coop was the best answer for Ward Lumber. Jay is a great leader, and you’ll find many things he […]
Episode #68 – Path to Leadership Excellence with Randy Goruk
What does it take to be a Leader of Excellence? This keynote presentation replay will clearly answer the question and leave no doubt in your mind of what you will need to do.
Episode #67 Be a Better Leader – Improve Your Listening Skills with Randy Goruk
Everyone knows about the importance of being a good listener. However, in this fast -paced world of distractions, it is a challenge we are all faced with. In this episode, host Randy Goruk shares a little content from his Coaching Skills Course and a handful of practical techniques and tips to becoming a more effective […]
Episode #66 – The Leaders Impact on Culture with Randy Goruk
The shared values and practices of employees shape the culture of companies. Leaders have tremendous influence on those values and practices. Their influence comes from their controllable actions, inactions, behaviors, or the words they choose, or choose not to say. Their influence can be positive and constructive in forming the company culture. Or their influence […]
Episode #65 – An Update Message with Podcast Host Randy Goruk
Learn why there is such a big gap in time between this episode and the last episode of The Leadership and Learning Podcast … and how it is now fixed.
Episode #64 The Customer Communication Formula with Charlotte Purvis
In this episode of The Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk, has a conversation with accomplished customer service consultant, coach, trainer, speaker and customer service enthusiast, Charlotte Purvis. They discuss customer service and her new book ‘The Customer Communication Formula – How to communicate with your customers and boost your customer service brand.’ In […]
Episode #63 – Causes of a Disengaged Workforce and Drivers of an Engaged Workforce with Randy Goruk
In this first segment of the podcast, host Randy Goruk shares an introduction to his Live Online Live Coaching Skills Training Course. This is to state a case for coaching and to give you some context of what you can expect from this unique approach to developing and refining your coaching skills. The second part […]
Episode #62 – Inside your Customers Imagination: 5 Secrets for Creating Breakthrough Products, Service and Solutions with Chip Bell
In this episode of The Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk, has a conversation with guest Chip Bell about his new book – Inside your Customers Imagination: 5 Secrets for Creating Breakthrough Products, Service and Solutions. They explore the secrets and provide many examples of co-creation and leadership best practices to ensure a unique […]
Episode #61 – Leadership Credibility Killers with Randy Goruk
Leadership credibility killers are serious business. They are things you do or say as a leader that negatively impact your leadership credibility. They are also those things that you don’t do or don’t say that you should do or say, but because if you don’t it could negatively impact your leadership credibility. In this episode, […]
Episode #60 – Making a Difference with Dr. Mittie Cannon
In this episode of The Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk, has a conversation with guest Dr. Mittie Cannon about her passion for the construction industry and how she is making a difference in the lives of women and the construction industry. It starts with educating and inspiring females to have a career in […]
Episode #59 – Strategic Storytelling in Business with Doug Stevenson
In this episode of The Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk, has a conversation with guest Doug Stevenson about Strategic Story Telling in Business. Doug is the founder and president of Story Theater International, a speaking, training and consulting company, based in Tucson, Arizona. His company trains thousands of professionals and executives each year. […]
Episode #58 – COVID-19 Traps to Avoid and 5 – Leadership Tips for Success with Randy Goruk
With COVID-19 continuing to linger, in this episode host Randy Goruk shares suggestions to help you lead your organization through the balance of 2020. In this episode you will learn: • The five most common traps that can ruin your business or curtail your career and how to avoid them. • Strategies to re-emerge successfully […]
Episode #57 – Communication Strategies That Will Fully Engage Your Team with Randy Goruk
Host Randy Goruk shares a recent presentation describing how ineffective communication in construction can lead to a disengaged workforce which can lead to costly mistakes, quality problems missed opportunities, productivity challenges, safety concerns and employee turnover. Regardless of your role in construction there is an opportunity to improve your communication effectiveness with these take-aways. • […]