Welcome to Monday Morning Mastery (M3) powered by The NEXT Academy. In today's episode we're going to challenge you to take a closer look at your company's #Safety...No, not that kind of safety! I'm talking the creation of a #PsychologicalSafeSpace within your organization to allow employees the opportunity to speak and share freely. Ask yourself this…What kind of #culture have you fostered in your office? Do employees feel they can talk openly about a variety of issues? Interpersonal risk takin...
Jan 12, 2020•4 min
Episode 2️⃣ of 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣‼️ In today’s episode, Chad and Cody analyze Shawn Achor’s book “The Happiness Advantage.” “We’ve been taught that if we work hard, we will be successful, and then we’ll be happy. If we can just find that great job, get a raise, lose those five pounds, happiness will follow. But recent discoveries in the field of positive psychology have shown that this formula is actually backward: happiness fuels success, not the other way around.” Chad & Cody pick out leadership...
Jan 10, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to Monday Morning Mastery (M3) powered by The NEXT Academy. In today's episode we're going to challenge you to shift your #Mindset and confront your #LimitingBeliefs by extracting lessons from the cautionary tale of "Mohini the Tiger." What past limitations - real or perceived - are you carrying as baggage? Where in your life are you pacing in a 10x10 foot patch of grass? Oftentimes, everything you want is mere inch outside of your comfort zone. Reach for it in 2020. Starting Today!!! Fi...
Jan 06, 2020•3 min
Episode 1️⃣ of 2020 is here - Happy New Year‼️ In today’s episode, Cody gives an update on what to expect from the podcast in 2020, hands out props to the 2019 NEXT Academy Graduates 🎓 and provides listeners with his biggest 🔐 to making all those 2020 New Years Resolutions a #REALITY. Wishing you joy and happiness on your personal and professional leadership journey. 💯👊🏼💪🏽 Enjoy Episode 1 - Season 3 of The NEXT Academy Podcast on #ConstructionLeadership, #BrandGrowth & #StayingOnOffen...
Jan 01, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Episode 1️⃣2️⃣ is here - You Ask, We Answer‼️ Questions rolled in from all over the country and we narrowed our focus to the 🔝7️⃣ on today's episode. We tackle the following: (1:16) 1️⃣. What makes NEXT #unique from other Leadership Programs available to contractors? (6:30) 2️⃣. What is the Curriculum? (9:03) 3️⃣. Will there be any changes to the #Structure and #Delivery for 2020? (10:48) 4️⃣. Can you explain the Learning Pathways a little more clearly? (12:32) 5️⃣. Define Host Locations & ...
Aug 08, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Find the Extreme You hidden inside‼️ In today's episode we touch on 4️⃣🔑 Takeaways from Sarah Robb O'Hagan , Legendary Business Leader and Former CEO of #FlywheelSports, Former Global President of #Gatorade, and Former Marketing Director at #Nike. Our "Straight Sauce" Segment #CultivatingTheExtremeYou takes a deep dive into #LearningFromFailure, #PlayingTheSpecialistGame, #ChangingTheGame and #BringingOutTheExtremeInOthers. How can these leadership ideals fit into your contracting companies? In...
Jul 04, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 11
It's time to take aim 🎯🎯🎯 as contractors. Our "Straight Sauce" Segment #REACHINGtheCATALYST features special guest JAY B. JONES where we focus on #ChangeManagement and the critical importance of embedding those changes deep within your contracting companies. How can you, at the C-Suite, not only reach the catalyst of those change efforts but also build long-lasting camaraderie within your teams? In closing, Cody tackles the topic of #IDENTITY and provides listeners with key takeaways to help ...
Mar 29, 2019•34 min•Season 2Ep. 10
What's Up 2019? Glad to be BACK! 👏🏼 In today's "Straight Sauce" segment we take a close look at "The 5 Trademarks for Agile Organizations." An incredible article written by McKinsey & Company. We discuss takeaways from each of the trademarks & how YOU can incorporate them into your construction companies to move from a “traditional” framework to a more “agile” structure. Can't wait for your feedback on this one! We are very grateful for your support of The NEXT Academy and this Podcast...
Feb 06, 2019•31 min•Season 2Ep. 8
We follow "The Process" at The NEXT Academy. Focused on the day to day. Building brick by brick. Not tearing down others. In today's "Straight Sauce" segment (2:30) we reflect on Year 1 of The NEXT Academy & look ahead at Year 2. We discuss takeaways from each of the foundations: Enabling Leadership, Building Vibrant Organizations, Innovation & Disruption in a VUCA World, and Negotiating for a Better Future. We also layout what to expect for our new 2019 NEXT Participants. We are very gr...
Oct 24, 2018•28 min
Are you a ⏰ Watcher? Or do you lead a group of them? Complacency is Natural. Complacency also Kills. In today's "Straight Sauce" segment (2:02) titled "THE NECESSARY FIGHT" we discuss complacency & its negative side-effects. Today's Special Guest (10:08) is Thought Leader, Speaker, and Advisor to the Association Profession, J.P. Moery. During his interview, J.P. discusses the many resources #TheMoeryCompany can provide Associations, Strategies to Pursue New Members & Retain Current Ones,...
Aug 23, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The #LittleVoice inside our head is powerful! In today's "Straight Sauce" segment (2:04) titled "THE LITTLE VOICE" we shed light on the vital importance of controlling that inner narrative. Today's Special Guest (13:00) is Drama Researcher, Global Thought Leader, & NY Times Best-Selling Author, Cy Wakeman. During her thoughtful interview, Cy discusses the strategies for Leading with #NoEGO, Cutting Drama from the Workplace, Advice for Family Owned Businesses, and to "Stop Believing Everythin...
Jul 13, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
CHANGE! CHANGE! CHANGE! It's what everyone's talking about, but how is it implemented into your business? In today's "Straight Sauce" segment (2:51) titled "CHANGE IS INEVITABLE, PROGRESS IS NOT!" we tackle this monster concept with the help of lessons learned from our recent meeting with former Navy Seal Officer, Jocko Willink. We give our views on the importance of "explaining the WHY" and "owning the process." Today's Special Guest (13:55) is Pittsburgh City Mayor, Bill Peduto. During his wid...
Jun 08, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Fire 🔥🔥🔥 Episode with David Long! Our "Straight Sauce" segment (1:41) "CULTURE WINS" tackles the role of culture and its vital importance in the success of an organization. Our Special Guest (12:55) for today's episode is David Long, National NECA President & President of Miller Electric in Jacksonville, FL. We dive into his role as NECA President, his vision for the "10/25" Market Growth Initiative, the culture of winning, his participation in The NEXT Academy & as always our Questio...
Apr 26, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We have been asked repeatedly over the course of the past two years by industry peers about our strategic vision for NECA here in Western PA. In today's "Straight Sauce" segment (2:00) titled "ONE PLAN" we lift the veil and discuss the strategic planning process that we've utilized to spearhead our success. Our Special Guest (20:26) for today's episode is R. Jeffrey Kimball, a Strategic Growth Expert who tackles questions on his current role as a Business Growth Consultant, the uniqueness of wor...
Apr 25, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
I think you all will find REAL value in this episode. Honored to have The NEXT Academy Director, Dr. Michael Callanan as our first guest. As always he brought straight 🔥🔥🔥 on his role as Director, how he plans to marry a doctorate level education with the practicality of real world Contractor experiences, his gratification in seeing NEXT come to life, and where he sees The NEXT Academy in 3 years? He also tackles the Question of the Day about his personal leadership philosophy & mission s...
Feb 20, 2018•40 min
