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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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 a leading expert in the Advocacy space. Listen as he shares:
- How at an early age, he found his passion for government affairs and political science. Then learned the importance of “we can agree to disagree without being disagreeable”.
- What advocacy really is.
- How an advocate and an activist can be similar but yet different.
- The difference between an advocate and a lobbyist.
- Seven habits of a highly effective advocate.
- How he at the age of 18, ran for political office against an incumbent who had the position for 22 years.
- The biggest mistake advocates make.
- Why some people don’t get involved.
- Why leaders who aren’t involved in issues, need to get involved
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Previous Episodes
Episode #71 – Steve Klessig ‘Great Leaders Give Back’
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
Jay Ward of Ward Lumber describes how and why he took a family-owned business and turned it into an employee owned cooperative.
Episode #67 Be a Better Leader – Improve Your Listening Skills Description
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 listener.
Episode #66 – The Leaders Impact on Culture
The actions leaders can take to repair a broken or damaged company culture.
Episode #65 – An Update Message from 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
Accomplished customer service consultant, coach, trainer, speaker and customer service enthusiast, Charlotte Purvis discuss customer service and her new book ‘The Customer Communication Formula – How to communicate with your customers and boost your customer service brand.’
Episode #63 – Causes of a Disengaged Workforce and Drivers of an Engaged Workforce
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
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.
Episode #61 – Leadership Credibility Killers
Randy Goruk shares 10 – Leadership credibility killers to serve as a reminder to always be on the lookout for actions, words, behaviors that could undermine your credibility.
Episode #60 – Dr. Mittie Cannon – Making a Difference
Dr. Mittie Cannon talks about her passion for the construction industry and how she is making a difference in the lives of women in the construction industry.
Episode #59 – Doug Stevenson – Strategic Storytelling in Business
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.
Episode #58 – COVID-19 Traps to Avoid and 5 – Leadership Tips for Success
Randy Goruk shares suggestions to help you lead your organization through the balance of 2020.
Episode #57 – Communication Strategies That Will Fully Engage Your Team
Host Randy Goruk shares a recent presentation describing how ineffective communication in construction can lead to a disengaged workforce.
Episode #56 – Wally Adamchik – People in Construction Report
Wally Adamchik shares the findings and insights from his most recent People in Construction study.
Episode #55 – Don Schwabe – Guiding Principles of Leadership
Guest Don Schwabe, CEO and President of RedBuilt, LLC shares his guiding principles of leadership.
Episode #54 – Leading One of Americas Best Managed Companies with Brian Carlson.
Episode #54 – Leading One of Americas Best Managed Companies with Brian Carlson, President Huber Engineered Woods.
Episode #53 – Family Business Leadership with Bill Goodspeed
In this episode of The Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk and his guest, Bill Goodspeed, explore family businesses and leadership.
Episode #52 – Mark Hunter – Sales Leadership with ‘A Mind for Sales’
In this episode host Randy Goruk talks sales leadership with author, speaker and subject matter expert guest, Mark Hunter.