EP 83: Leading Before the Title... with Dr. Richard Bruce

<p>In this episode of *Constructive Behaviors*, Barb Allen sits down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-bruce-365b8913/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Richard Bruce</a>, Associate Professor of <a href="https://www.ucmo.edu/college-of-health-science-and-technology/school-of-industrial-sciences-and-technology/construction-management/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Construction Management at the University of Central Missouri</a>.</p><p>With experience in higher education, workforce development, and the construction industry, Richard brings a unique perspective to a conversation about the Sticky Rungs from Barb's book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/ONE-LADDER-LEADERSHIP-everyone-ladder/dp/B0GT7MBTGS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OneLadder to Leadership</a>.</p><p>Together, Barb and Richard discuss how future construction leaders can begin practicing leadership before they have the title, from college student organizations and apprenticeships to early-career industry involvement. They also explore the signals leaders often use to judge readiness, why confidence and ambition can sometimes be misleading, and how humility, curiosity, collaboration, and even failure can be important indicators of future leadership potential.</p><p>This episode is a reminder that leadership readiness does not magically appear with a promotion. It is developed through opportunity, feedback, experience, and support.</p><p>If we want to make the Sticky Rungs less sticky, we have to get better at recognizing readiness in all the different ways it can show up.</p><p>Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-bruce-365b8913/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Bruce through LinkedIn</a> or directly by email at <a href="mailto:bruce@ucmo.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">bruce@ucmo.edu</a></p><p></p><p>Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at <a href="https://ConstructionBarb.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ConstructionBarb.com</a> and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! <a href="mailto:Barb@ConstructionBarb.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Barb@ConstructionBarb.com</a></p>