In this episode, host Randy Goruk has a conversation with Ed DeAngelis, CEO of EDA Contractors, about how construction leaders can evolve from old school, command-and-control styles to adapt to a people-first, emotionally intelligent approach.

Ed shares his personal journey from grinder and stress overload to servant leader and explains why he now treats humanity as a strategy investing in emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and holistic worker experiences as core business drivers, not "soft" add-ons.

Listeners will also learn:

• Why traditional "old school" command-and-control leadership is rapidly losing effectiveness in today's construction workforce.
• What "humanity as a strategy" is all about.
• How emotional intelligence applies to construction.
• Specific ways to create psychologically safe job sites where people feel respected, heard, and valued.
• Practical first steps for old school leaders such as pausing and breathing before reacting.
• How focusing on people can still drive safety, profitability, and performance.
• How to introduce emotional intelligence into a skeptical culture.
• The connection between leadership and the current labor shortage.
• How better leadership can help attract and retain workers.
• What younger workers are looking for today.
• The role of growth mindset and continuous learning.
• A vision of the future of construction.

Website: https://www.edacontractors.com/

Ed DeAngelis LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwarddeangelis/