39. VICIOUS vs. VIRTUOUS CYCLES

This post explores: The contrast between vicious cycles, driven by poor leadership and mismanagement, which lead to futility and inefficiency, and virtuous cycles, fostered by effective leadership and preparation, which enable progress, optimism, and success in both...

38. Back To The Future

This post explores: The history of building and how it has evolved from DIY and Master Builder models to fragmented modern processes involving diverse stakeholders, but the future promises a revival of unified leadership, driven by technological advancements,...

35. Does Technology Make Life Better?

This post explores: How technological innovation offers immense potential to improve lives and enhance collaboration, its success in the building industry depends on thoughtful, inclusive implementation that balances progress with the needs and capabilities of teams...

34. The Thrill of Victory (Winning) and the Agony of Defeat (Losing)

This post explores: The foundation of successful building industry change lies in trust and good faith, which must be prioritized alongside technological advancements to ensure collaboration, confidence, and integrity in every aspect of the process. What is Win-Win vs...

30. Good vs. Bad Just Makes No Cents

This post explores: How effective team building and decision-making in building projects require fostering a “single ship” mindset where all team members recognize their interconnected stakes and collaborate for the project’s collective success,...

28. Work Self Worth

This post explores: How the building industry must balance the adoption of new technologies with preserving the unique qualities of collaboration, creativity, and tangible accomplishment that foster personal growth, community, and self-worth among its workforce,...