Building a Community of Intentional Leaders with a Construction Mind Shifter

 

The construction industry will build a community of intentional leaders with a bit of help from a Construction Mind Shifter.

In the latest episode of Straight Outta Crumpton, hosts Greg Crumpton and Gabrielle Bar sit down with Jesse Hernandez, a Principal at Depth Builder and a self-proclaimed “Construction Mind Shifter.” Hernandez shares his journey from a summer job in construction to becoming a significant figure in the industry, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, leadership, and the human element in lean construction methodology. Throughout the engaging discussion, the trio explores the evolving landscape of construction, underscoring the necessity of making the job easier and better for workers amidst a challenging skills gap in the sector.

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