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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.

Listen here or download/subscribe  on iTunes, Sound Cloud,  Spotify and Google Play.

   

Episode #137 - A Story of Inspiration and Resilience with Karen Say-Valadez

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In this episode, host Randy Goruk, has a conversation with the CEO of Saybr Contractors Inc., Karen Say-Valadez. They talk about her remarkable construction business start-up story and the leadership values and principles that have helped her and her team to grow the business to where it is today.

In this story of inspiration and resilience, you will hear:

  • That confidence and willingness to take calculated risks are crucial for success
  • Being prepared with a Plan B is important.
  • Why you should model the behavior you want to see in your organization.
  • Building strong relationships both internally and externally are a key to success.
  • Continuously learning and being open to learning from others is important for leaders.
  • Mentorship is critical – both receiving mentorship and providing it to others.
  • Your past experiences and even mistakes can be valuable lessons for others.
  • There is value in creating opportunities for team building through volunteer work.
  • Using your professional skills to give back to the community is a good investment.
  • Engaging employees in meaningful projects will create a sense of pride and purpose.
  • It’s wise to empower the next generation of leaders in your organization.
  • Delegating basic responsibilities to free up time for strategic initiatives.

These takeaways emphasize the importance of resilience, continuous learning, relationship-building, and purposeful leadership in achieving business success.

Resources

Website

Karen Say-Valadez

CEO of Saybr Contractors Inc.

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