The Everyday Leader | Authentic Leadership

← The Everyday Leader | Authentic Leadership31 jul · 40 min

94. How Brad Leavitt Saved His Construction Business from Collapse

94. How Brad Leavitt Saved His Construction Business from Collapse31 jul40 min

In this episode, Brad Leavitt shares his journey from construction roots to leading a luxury home building company, emphasizing the importance of leadership, mentorship, and personal growth. Discover practical insights on building systems, networking across industries, and maintaining health for long-term success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Brad Leavitt and his leadership philosophy

01:07 Brad defines leadership and its different styles

02:31 Leadership as seeing potential in others

04:15 Mentorship example: Elevating talent within the company

06:55 Brad's background in construction and starting his company

09:04 Challenges of building a construction business

12:19 Advice for entrepreneurs in hard seasons

14:28 The importance of systems and onboarding

17:55 Networking with industry peers and other industries

23:09 The value of trades and service businesses