The Long Game: Stephanie Wood on Culture and Commercial Success

In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse Hernandez converses with Stephanie Wood, co-founder and CEO of Coal Build Construction. Stephanie, with a background in organizational leadership and trauma-informed neuroscience, shares her journey from English literature major to a construction industry leader. The discussion covers the challenges and innovations in fostering a collaborative and human-centered approach within construction, debunking the myth of toughness, and promoting grit and resilience. They introduce Builders Grit, an initiative designed to improve workplace culture and performance by addressing trauma and developing leadership skills. Stephanie also highlights the importance of creating environments for flourishing and the transformative impact her company's philosophy has on the industry's future.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
02:45 The Meaning Behind Co Build
04:35 Challenges and Pushback in the Industry
06:33 The Importance of Respect and Collaboration
09:41 Shoutout to LnM Family Member
11:21 Building a Collaborative Construction Business
13:31 Hiring and Leadership Development
24:09 Personal Journey and Neuroscience of Trauma
30:35 Neglect and Abuse in Subcontracting
31:11 Falling into Leadership Roles
32:45 Learning Leadership Skills
33:50 Embracing Leadership and Overcoming Resistance
38:09 The Myth of Toughness in Construction
41:37 Understanding Trauma and Recovery
45:52 Introducing Grit and Resilience Cohorts
53:58 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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