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
336 :: Jason Amador-Locher and Jennifer Hoops of Higharc - Live From IBS Las Vegas
In episode 336, Bradley is joined by Implementation Lead, Jason Amador-Locher and Director of Implementation, Jennifer Hoops from Higharc. They discuss the challenges in homebuilding, including comm…
335 :: From Australian Footy to Big 12 Football :: Tom Hutton and Dr. Heather Yates of Oklahoma State University
In episode 335, Bradley is joined by Tom Hutton, a 33-year old Australian college football player at Oklahoma State University and Dr. Heather Yates, Department Head at OSU. Tom recalls how his jour…
334 :: Paul Levin, VP/Director of HS&E at Sundt Construction on Stopping the S*** That Can Kill You
In episode 334, Bradley is joined by Paul Levin, Vice President/Director of HS&E at Sundt Construction. Paul explains how Sundt took a different approach to safety on the job site and developed the …
333 :: How to Develop Amazing Leaders with Emily Brown of McCownGordon Construction
In episode 333, we revisit a conversation Bradley had with Emily Brown, Vice President of Learning & Development at McCownGordon Construction. Bradley and Emily discuss the importance of getting the…
332 :: The Construction Leadership Game Show - Episode I
In a very special ground-breaking episode, Bradley brings the FIRST construction industry game show to the masses! On The Construction Leadership Game Show, leaders from different segments of the c…
331 :: The Trouble with Takeoffs: Chase Hackner of Paradigm Estimate
In episode 331, Bradley is joined by Chase Hackner, Sales Manager at Paradigm Estimates. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of takeoffs in the construction industry and highlight the para…
330 :: Texas A&M Professor Randy Birdwell Round-Robin Q&A with Ragen Martinek and Addison Thompson
In episode 330, Bradley is joined by Texas A&M Professor Randy Birdwell. Randy discusses the importance of teaching critical thinking, verbal and written communication skills to students, especially…
329 :: Scott Galloway's Take on Home Depot Earnings and The Construction Industry Index
In episode 329, Bradley shares a recent clip from the "The Prof. G Podcast," featuring Scott Galloway, a marketing professor at the NYU Stern School of Business and founder of Section Four. Scott di…
328 :: Scott Peterson, CEO of Interstates: Leadership and Innovation
In episode 328, Bradley is joined by Scott Peterson, CEO of Interstates. They discuss the importance of creating a safe work environment where individuals feel comfortable sharing feedback, can rea…
327 :: Marissa Fahrig of Buffington Homes and Matt Collins of the Mainspring Group - Live from IBS in Las Vegas
In episode 327, Marissa Fahrig, Process Improvement at Buffington Homes, and Matthew Collins, Managing Member at The Mainspring Group join Bradley from the Higharc booth at The International Builders…
326 :: Madness Beyond March :: The Learning is Always Optional
As March Madness continues to roll through the nation, many of you have brackets that have already gone bust. Bradley is no different.
In episode 326, Hartmann explains how his 5-step model for do…
325 :: Ben Jenkins, Founder of Warstic Sports, Inc. - It’s not the Weapon, It’s the Warrior
In episode 325, Bradley is joined by Co-Founder of Warstic, Ben Jenkins. They discuss the importance of branding and why it can be so difficult to get right. Ben shares his experience collaborating …
324 :: AXA XL's Gary Kaplan on Project-Based Leadership
In episode 324 of The Construction Leadership Podcast, Bradley Hartmann is joined by Gary Kaplan, President of Construction at AXA XL. Gary touches on how he got into the construction insurance indus…
323 :: Varsity Sports + Leadership with Jon Vaughan, Regional VP at US LBM
In episode 323, Bradley is joined by Regional Vice President at US LBM, Jon Vaughan. They discuss how leaders can learn from Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay's decision to hire former player Jeff S…
322 :: Jared Yando: The Curious Case of the Tenured Professor Returning to Build
In episode 322, Bradley is joined by Jared Yando, Sr. Project Manager at Schoolhouse Construction Services. They discuss the challenges of working with school boards during the K-12 construction proc…
321 :: Major League Case in Favor of Micromanagement
In episode 321, Bradley examines Major League Baseball's new rule changes designed to speed up the game and give back more time in your life. He explains why the players' gripes about the rules are …
320 :: Crystal Pieschel of Mid-Cape Home Centers - Building Relationships on the Cape
In episode 320, Bradley is joined by Crystal Pieschel, Director of Marketing at Mid-Cape Home Centers, a division of US LBM. They discuss building relationships while engaging with your community mo…
319 :: Chaos Is a Ladder. Volatility Is Opportunity.
In episode 319, Bradley explores the Relationship² Leadership Model. This is the concept of building relationships with people and, the often overlooked, new ideas. Bradley offers simple tips on ho…
318 :: Barry Wurzel, President of Wurzel Builders - Leadership Styles from Nick Saban to Yoda
In episode 318, Bradley is joined by Barry Wurzel, President of Wurzel Builders. They discuss Nick Saban's leadership philosophy around "trusting the process." Barry explains why having a Dynamics …
317 :: What The Hell Is Happening With the Economy and Building Materials Pricing? Matt Saunders of John Burns Real Estate Consulting Explains It All
In episode 317, Bradley is joined by Matt Saunders, Senior Vice President of Building Products at John Burns Real Estate Consulting. They discuss the current state of the real estate market and wher…