The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget
Are you spending more time solving problems than actually leading in your construction business?
The Construction Leadership Podcast helps executives build high-performing teams, finish on time and under budget—without all the firefighting and babysitting—so you can lead with clarity, consistency, and control.
Hosted by Bradley Hartmann—author of 15 books for the construction industry who teaches leadership in the University of Oklahoma’s Master’s program for construction professionals—each episode delivers real-world lessons for real-world builders.
You’ll learn how to:
• Lead change with less resistance using field-tested strategies that increase engagement
• Build a culture of accountability—without micromanaging or constant confrontation
• Eliminate confusion with mental models and tools that drive confident execution
New episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday.
Ready to jump in? Start with episode 470: The Glock 17, a Billionaire, and the Leadership Lesson That Will Transform Your Team’s Change Management. It’s a listener favorite and will shift how you lead through resistance.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 477
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
476 :: What a British Retailer's Choices on Lingerie Can Teach Construction Firms About Leading High-Performing Teams Today
Are outdated beliefs silently sabotaging your construction team’s performance?
In today’s episode, Bradley Hartman breaks down Peter Drucker’s timeless “Theory of the Business” to reveal how even s…
475 :: How a Great White Shark, Steven Spielberg, and Dr. Peter Drucker Expose the Blind Spots in Construction Leadership
What if the primary assumptions guiding your business decisions are outdated—and no one on your leadership team is willing to say it?
This episode of The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into Pe…
474 :: How the Detroit Tigers Changed Their Identity—And What Construction Leaders Can Learn From It
Is your team resistant to change—coasting instead of attacking as you lead the team toward continuous improvement?
Here’s what Major League Baseball’s Detroit Tigers can teach you about reversing th…
473 :: Why Traditional Accountability Methods Fail & How a Catcher's Mindset Can Fix It Fast
Ever feel like your team knows what’s expected—but still falls short, time and again?
If you're a construction leader tired of repeating yourself, dealing with resistance to change, and constantly p…
472 :: The Surprising Link Between Gambling on Baseball and Building High-Performing Teams and How You Can Improve Leadership Decisions by 21%
Do you know which of your leadership decisions will pay off—and which are quietly setting you up for delays, cost overruns, or missed opportunities?
In this episode, you’ll learn how legendary Orio…
471 :: Stop Thinking Too Small: Texas-Sized Leadership & Change Management Lessons to Clarify Your Vision Now
In this episode of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann asks a powerful question: Are you thinking too small? He’s joined by Christy Avalos, founder of Accessology and visionary…
470 :: The Glock 17, a Billionaire, and the Leadership Lesson That Will Transform Your Team’s Change Management
In episode 470 of The Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann explores a powerful shift in how companies can better support young talent through meaningful relationships—by prioritizin…
469 :: Why Leaders Who Master Poise Win in Change Management
In episode 469 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann shares insights on leading with poise based on the advice of Nick Murray. Nick Murray, the tribal elder among leading fina…
468 :: Developing Your Entrepreneurs of Battle with the Greatest Sea Commander Who Ever Lived, Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, and Paul Redwood of Accent Building Materials
This podcast episode explores the leadership lessons of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, drawing parallels between his naval strategies and modern business leadership. Host Bradley Hartmann and guest Pau…
467 :: How the Stockdale Paradox Builds Stronger Construction Leaders—One Brutal Truth at a Time
In episode 467, we flash back to December of 2021 to revisit the life and leadership philosophy of American war hero and former Vice Presidential candidate Admiral James Stockdale. The episode focuse…
466 :: Leading Like Every Game Matters: Author John W. Miller on How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball
In episode 466 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartmann delves into John W. Miller’s new book, 'The Last Manager: How Earl Weaver Tricked, Tormented, and Reinvented Baseball.' Ha…
465 :: Arguing with Yourself: Unlocking Leadership Potential with Chad Raymond of Henry Co.
In episode 465 of the Construction Leadership Podcast, host Bradley Hartman meets up with Chad Raymond, Division Director of the Henry Company. They discuss fostering innovation, team growth, and eff…
464 :: The Only Three Words That Matter in Business
In episode 464, host Bradley Hartmann shares a personal story about his attempts to sell an executive of a multi-billion-dollar company on a new idea. It’s a story about persuasion, business developm…
463 :: Expert Builder Panel Shares on Delivering Value First—And What Not To Do: Brent Hull, Matthew Schmidt, Bobby Krueger, Nathan Marsh, Jose Berlanga, and Dennis Casey
Episode 463 features the expert builder panel from the 6th Annual Sales Fundamentals Workshop held in April 2025 in Fort Worth. The panel features industry leaders Brent Hull of Hull Millwork, Matthe…
462 :: The Art of Leadership with Dr. Matt Reyes from the University of Oklahoma
In episode 462, Dr. Matthew Reyes takes over as host to explore the University of Oklahoma's specialized MBA program tailored for construction professionals. Dr. Reyes and guest Bradley Hartmann disc…
461 :: Adam Kouri of DPR on Embracing Shadow Behaviors for Improved Leadership
Episode 461 features a candid conversation between Bradley Hartmann and Adam Kouri from DPR Construction, exploring leadership, personal growth, and team dynamics.
Listeners will gain insights into e…
460 :: Leadership Lessons From Glengarry Glen Ross Live on Broadway with TJ Shaheen
In episode 460 Hartmann and TJ Shaheen (Executive Vice President at Builders’ General) record before and after segments while together in New York City as they saw Glengarry GlenRoss Live on Broadway…
459 :: Building Success Is Chess, Not Checkers with Jose Berlanga of Tricon Homes
Episode 459 features Jose Berlanga, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Tricon Homes in Houston, sharing insights about business, real estate development, and entrepreneurship.
Berlanga discusses…
458 :: Confusion Kills Profits: The 45-Word Strategy Statement That Changed Everything
In episode 458 of the Construction Leadership Podcast sponsored by LBM Journal and facilitated by Rick Schumacher, Bradley Hartmann deconstructs the elements of sales leadership detailed in his new b…
457 :: Craig Webb and Jon Vaughan on QXO’s Takeover of Beacon Roofing
Episode 457 focuses on Brad Jacobs' recent acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, featuring insights from industry experts Craig Webb and Jon Vaughan. The discussion explores the strategic rationale b…