Damian Lang Teamwork is the ultimate company advantage and a remarkable sight when you see it in action. While it is a word that leaders freely toss about, like it is a common reality, the truth is teamwork does not just happen. There is a lot of effort involved in getting your team to collectively …
Contractor Tip of the Month: The Dysfunctions that Destroy Teamwork Read More
Damian Lang I talk a lot about the value of strong leadership, and I credit the success of our companies to the leaders we have in place. But what exactly does it mean to be a leader? Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines a leader as “One who leads; a guide; a captain; a head of party.” Beyond …
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Damian Lang One of the primary responsibilities of a leader is making decisions. Wise judgment and effective decision-making are essential skills for leadership at all levels. Yet, I am always surprised when I encounter a leader who, when faced with a decision, either cannot commit, agonizes over choices, or is stuck in an endless cycle …
Contractor Tip of the Month: Hesitation Will Get You Killed! Read More
Damian Lang I was working the Construction Expo show in Las Vegas recently when I bumped into Pat, who is my best friend from high school. We talked about the good old days and the night 40-plus years ago when he won my old car in a poker game. He gave it back so I …
Contractor Tip of the Month: Are You Focusing on Rags or Riches? Read More
I recently encountered a contractor whom I estimate had to do $4 million worth of work to recover from a $160,000 pricing mistake. Ouch! That may sound impossible, but numbers do not lie. Stick with me, and I will show you how this businessman spent a great deal of time working for “the going price” …
Contractor Tip of the Month: Pricing Work – Get it Right or Don’t Take the Job Read More
“Everything affects everything.” At first, that may sound like something Yogi Berra would have said. But these were actually wise words I heard from a contractor friend. I was explaining to him how some of our companies prospered in 2022, while others performed poorly. That is when he told me “Everything affects everything.” The plans …
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Words and Photos: Damian Lang Last month my tip was about how we are influenced by our thoughts. If you have not yet read it, I urge you to do so because it provides a nice foundation for this article. Some of the biggest battles in people’s lives cannot be seen because they are happening …
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Golf legend Bobby Jones once said, “Golf is played on a 5-inch course – the distance between your ears,” and, “Golf is the closest game to the game of life.” You could say the same thing about business. My son Nathan is a fantastic golfer when he can keep his proper mindset. But all it …
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