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The NEXT Academy

Chad Jones and Cody Phillipswww.nextleadershipacademy.org
Dedicated to Construction Leadership, Brand Growth, and Staying on Offense. Chad Jones and Cody Phillips discuss these topics as well as the emerging role of The NEXT Leadership Academy, an intimate industry focused program, created for YOU, the highly motivated construction professional. We deliver episodes of The Goods, Hot Wire, Insights and The Search for Fulfillment to bring you strategies and tactics that can help you become your greatest self. #BeNEXT
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Episodes

The Search for Fulfillment: Viktor Frankl

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is one area of your life where you can shift your focus from external achievements to internal growth, and how might that change your sense of fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 2 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

Jan 31, 202555 sec

Hot Wire: Labor Shortages in Electrical Construction

Hot Wire is a new series that dives deep into complex leadership challenges on construction sites and offers tangible solutions to explore as you face these obstacles head on. In today's episode, Alex is focusing on a critical issue facing electrical contractors: labor shortages! We unpack the labor crisis in electrical contracting and explore how leaders can adapt to this growing challenge. Enjoy Episode 2 of Hot Wire. #BeNEXT

Jan 29, 20258 min

The Goods: Linda Ellis & The Dash

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks at a beautiful poem by Linda Ellis titled "The Dash." This episode will help you find perspective in our crazy world and remind you to put the emphasis on today. It's all we have! Enjoy Episode 3 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

Jan 27, 20254 min

The Search for Fulfillment: Aristotle

The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "How can you craft a life of meaning, joy, and lasting impact?" Enjoy Episode 1 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

Jan 24, 202555 sec

The Goods: 5 Rules for 2025

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks at the 5 Rules for 2025 from the great Robin Sharma , one of the top leadership experts in the world! This episode will help you build a life of productivity, success, health, wisdom, honor and love. This is the perfect way to set your intention for an oustanding 2025. Enjoy this Episode 2 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

Jan 20, 20256 min

Insights: The Impact of Stakeholder Management

In our new series Insights, go inside Class 2 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Natasha highlights the impact of stakeholder management on project performance. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

Jan 18, 20253 min

Hot Wire: Urban Redevelopment Project

Hot Wire is a new series that dives deep into complex leadership challenges on construction sites and offers tangible solutions to explore as you face these obstacles head on. In today's episode, Alex discusses a real-life, high-stakes leadership challenge faced by a project manager on a multi-million-dollar urban redevelopment project. Enjoy Episode 1 of Hot Wire. #BeNEXT

Jan 15, 20255 min

The Goods: E+R=O

The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks at Tim and Brian Kight 's E+R=O formula for success. This episode will help you understand the power of responding to events in a controlled, deliberate way. Enjoy Episode 1 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

Jan 13, 20254 min

Insights: 3 Leadership Styles for Project Managers

In our new series Insights, go inside Class 1 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Natasha will introduce 3 Leadership Styles that are particularly relevant for Project Managers to not only understand but know when to use. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT! To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at ⁠www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm⁠

Jan 10, 20253 min

Field Leadership with Nic Bittle

Field Leadership with Nic Bittle - MAY 2024 Today we are diving into a unique conversation with special guest Nic Bittle , founder of Work Force Pro. Nic is regarded as one of the best in the industry at training #leaders in the world of #construction. Cody & Nic explore the characteristics of great field leaders, challenges on the job site, getting young people excited about the leadership opportunity, what has made Nic so successful and Much More. You’re gonna love this 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 ...

May 24, 202452 minSeason 7Ep. 4

Construction Leadership with Collin Weiner and Shane Stoltenberg

Construction Leadership with Collin Weiner and Shane Stoltenberg - MARCH 2024 Today we are diving into a unique conversation with special guests Shane Stoltenberg and Collin Weiner , two visionary #leaders in the world of Electrical Construction. Shane is the Director of Construction at Point 1 Electrical Systems and Colin is currently the President of CalEnergy Corporation. Both are proud graduates of The NEXT Academy. They join NEXT Academy Co-Creator's Chad Jones and Cody Phillips to discuss ...

Mar 20, 202442 minSeason 7Ep. 3

Never Enough with Jennifer B. Wallace

NEVER ENOUGH with Jennifer B. Wallace - When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It! Today we are diving into the book Never Enough . In today’s episode we are afforded the incredible opportunity to have Jennifer join us to help weave some of these concepts into the fabric of the Construction Industry. Our Guest today is an award-winning journalist and author. She is a contributor to The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post and appears on national television to disc...

Feb 09, 202443 minSeason 7Ep. 2

The Resilient Life with Dr. Susan Biali Haas

THE RESILIENT LIFE with Dr. Susan Biali Haas Today we are diving into building The Resilient Life. In today’s episode we are afforded the incredible opportunity to have Dr. Susan join us to help weave some of these concepts into the fabric of the Construction Industry. Our Guest today is an award-winning medical doctor, health and wellness expert, coach, speaker and author. She helps people worldwide reduce stress, prevent burnout, improve mental health, and live with increased wellness and resi...

Jan 12, 202444 minSeason 7Ep. 1

Be The One | Maximize Your Life

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ is for the #Matrix fans! Today's episode discusses the opportunity EACH of US have to be "THE ONE" in our family. You can be the one that allows your family to embrace new #dreams, that wants to maximize #potential, that despises limiting beliefs and small thinking. You can be The One. You need to accept the challenge in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 12.25.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org...

Dec 25, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Your Gift | Build a Life Around Passion

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ asks you to do some soul-searching and try to answer the question, "What are your #gifts?" This is a tricky question. Can you answer it? If so...CONGRATULATIONS because that's rare! As you head into #2024 wouldn’t it be incredible to begin to live your life around your true giftedness? 🎁🎁🎁 You need to build a life around your passions in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 12.18.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleader...

Dec 18, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Beware of the Garbage Truck | Protect Your Peace

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses how to remain yourself when someone has decided to take their frustrations out on you. Protect your peace. This holiday season make sure that you are not allowing others to project their negativity onto you. You need to smile through adversity in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 12.11.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org...

Dec 11, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Days are Long, Years are Short | Reinvent Yourself

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the importance of living for today. We are always on the go and it's easy to lose track of what truly matters. Loving. Laughing. Experiencing life with those that we care about. You need to be mindful of your time in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 12.04.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

Dec 04, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 49

The Backup QB | Embrace Your Role

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ is from personal experience as a Backup #Quarterback. Many of you are in supporting roles within your organizations...in your families. You may not be the "Top Dog"...the "Boss" in your organization. Embrace your role. The lessons learned from being part of the supporting cast are invaluable. You need to excel in your current role in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 11.27.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipaca...

Nov 27, 20237 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Into the Fire | Find Your Courage

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses lessons that we could all learn from our nations frontline workers. While we are driving away from the crash, the robbery, the fight or the fire, first responders are driving directly into the fray, into the fight, into the fire. Find your courage. Start driving into the hypothetical fire in your life. Don't let the smoke stand between you and your destiny. You need to put the pedal down in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #Be...

Nov 20, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Great Expectations | You Control Your Happiness

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ analyzes the correlation between #expectations and #happiness. YOU control your happiness. No one else. High expectations are fantastic but they must come with the realization that your happiness cannot be predicated on others fulfilling those expectations. You need to own your happiness in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 11.13.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org...

Nov 13, 20233 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Frogger | Reinvent Yourself

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the old video game Frogger and how you can use this video game as a metaphor for your life. You must reinvent yourself in a world that is moving faster than ever before. You need to welcome change and disrupt yourself in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 11.06.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

Nov 06, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Your Favorite Costume | Be Proud of Who You Are

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses our affinity to dress up as characters on #Halloween. Do you walk around in your daily life wearing a social #mask? Do you pretend to be someone you aren't? What does your mask say? What are you trying to hide behind? Be proud of who you are! You must be willing to be yourself in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 10.30.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org...

Oct 30, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Commitment | Control the Battle Ground in Your Mind

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the importance of commitment. We all like to talk of our commitment to a task when everything is going our way. What about when obstacles arise? Control the battle ground in your mind. "Commitment is staying true to what you said you would do, long after the mood that you set it in, has left." You must be willing to look inward and commit to success in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 10.23.23 To Learn More...

Oct 23, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 43

I’ve Had Enough | Small Steps for Big Change

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses change. Whether that's losing weight, changing your sleeping habits, drinking less alcohol, or spending more time with your family...those BIG changes take many SMALL steps along the way to ultimately achieve. Do not shy away from the little voice in your head that says, "I've had enough!" When you hear that voice, you are now primed for a real, long-lasting change! You must be willing to take small steps in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to g...

Oct 16, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Don’t Be An Elephant | Break Free From Your Chains

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the importance of breaking free from your chains. Don’t be an elephant! Circus Elephants, held down by a mere rope and stake, are stripped of their independence. You must choose not to accept false boundaries and limitations in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 10.09.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

Oct 09, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 41

J.K. Rowling & A Story of Relentlessness | Fight For Your Dreams

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ is for the #HarryPotter fans! A story of the relentless drive and determination by author J.K. Rowling to get these books into the world. Overcoming poverty, her Mother passing away and multiple rejections, Rowlings kept fighting for Harry Potter. The rest is HISTORY! You must fight for your dreams in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 10.02.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org...

Oct 02, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 40

The Resistance | Embrace the Struggles

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ doesn’t ask the question whether you'll face resistance? It’s…will YOU lead through it? Embrace the struggles. Tackle resistance in your life. You must plan for RESISTANCE...and L⃣ E⃣ A⃣ D⃣ anyway in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 09.25.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

Sep 25, 20233 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Trust the Tide | Find Confidence in the Ebb and Flow

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses the tide of life and how you can find confidence in the ebb and flow. The lesson of Trusting the Tide is a fantastic parallel to each of our lives. You must be willing to trust the tide in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 09.18.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org

Sep 18, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Be Like Paul | A Story of Survival

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ is a story of survival. The story of Genelle Guzman McMillan, the last 9/11 #survivor pulled from the rubble. What can you learn from her story? A lot. Be like Paul. If you need help...ask for it! If you're on solid ground, reach out a hand and help others. You must be willing to help others in 2023 to get where you ultimately want to go. #Leadership #BeNEXT Released on 09.11.23 To Learn More visit: www.nextleadershipacademy.org...

Sep 11, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Hard Work, Work Hard | No Substitute for the Work

This #MondayMorningMastery Rewind ⏮ discusses #LaborDay and the key elements of #HardWork. One ingredient to life’s success that will never change is hard work. There’s no substitute for the work. You have to crave and obsess over the goal so much that you will do anything to make it happen. Once you find your passion, your true “WHY”... you can achieve anything. You have to create a work ethic that ensures you become successful. You must be willing to put in the work in 2023 to get where you ul...

Sep 04, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 36
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