Why Stepping Back Can Be the Key to Success | Episode 76: John Lewis | Taylor Talks Trades
Feb 28, 2025•49 min•Ep. 76
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Why Stepping Back Can Be the Key to Success
In this episode, we sit down with John Lewis, Director of Operations at LSTA Lead Training Academy, to hear his incredible journey from teaching to leading the charge in construction training. 🏗️
John opens up about the struggles he faced working with colleges, the challenges of getting things done in the system, and how he was made redundant. But instead of letting that stop him, he took a new path—one that led him to LSTA, where he’s now helping shape the future of construction.
We dive into the critical shortage of skilled workers in the industry and discuss real solutions to get the next generation excited about construction. John also emphasizes the importance of making training accessible and upskilling the workforce to meet the growing demand.
One key lesson? Sometimes, when things aren’t going your way, stepping back, taking a breather, and resetting can make all the difference—in both training and life. 💡
🎧 Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring episode!
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In this episode, we sit down with John Lewis, Director of Operations at LSTA Lead Training Academy, to hear his incredible journey from teaching to leading the charge in construction training. 🏗️
John opens up about the struggles he faced working with colleges, the challenges of getting things done in the system, and how he was made redundant. But instead of letting that stop him, he took a new path—one that led him to LSTA, where he’s now helping shape the future of construction.
We dive into the critical shortage of skilled workers in the industry and discuss real solutions to get the next generation excited about construction. John also emphasizes the importance of making training accessible and upskilling the workforce to meet the growing demand.
One key lesson? Sometimes, when things aren’t going your way, stepping back, taking a breather, and resetting can make all the difference—in both training and life. 💡
🎧 Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring episode!
Subscribe to the podcast on :
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylortalkstrades
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-talks-trades
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylortalkstrades
Spotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/3ZMHf5L
Apple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/3Lri8RM
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