Are you wasting time on leadership books that don’t actually help you lead better?

If you’re a construction executive trying to lead high-performing teams and reduce firefighting, this episode delivers a practical shortcut. With thousands of leadership and self-help books published each year, how do you know which ones will actually make you a better leader?

In this episode, Bradley Hartmans talks with publishing expert and author Todd Sattersten, who shares the 4 most valuable books every leader must read.

In this episode you will:

• Discover the single best book to help you drive meaningful change and understand the difference between leadership and management.
• Learn how trust, not just strategy, makes or breaks team performance—and which book helps you build it.
• Find out how applying leadership principles to your personal life boosts emotional intelligence, decision-making, and accountability.

Listen now to learn which four books will accelerate your leadership growth and help you lead with clarity, confidence, and control.

This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days.

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Are your managers—and the colleagues that report to them—rowing in the wrong direction?

If you’re struggling with disengaged middle managers, miscommunication, or a culture of silence, this episode uncovers the uncomfortable truths and research-backed solutions construction leaders need to hear.

As layoffs rise and managers struggle to juggle 20–50 direct reports, changing work-from-home expectations, and artificial intelligence, it’s never been harder—or more important—to engage and lead effectively.

In this episode you will:

• Learn why only 27% of managers feel engaged—and what you can do to fix it

• Discover a plug-and-play tool you can deploy immediately to increase trust and accountability

• Hear real-world examples of how leadership courage transforms disengaged teams into elite performers

Tap play now to uncover the exact tool and leadership mindset shift that will help you lead with clarity, accountability, and control.

To download the G.A.P.P. model referenced in this episode, click here.

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When legendary NFL coach—and current head coach at the University of North Carolina—Bill Belichick banned New England Patriot employees from UNC premises, he may have been acting petty and immature. At the same time, he was also demonstrating the power of one strategy that could help you lead high-performing construction teams—with less stress and more control.

In this episode, we dive into the “Tit for Tat” leadership model—unpacking how emotional intelligence and fair consequences can help construction leaders handle resistance to change, avoid overreaction, and drive consistent results without micromanagement.

Whether you're managing unreliable and inconsistent subcontractors or struggling with team accountability, this strategy gives you a clear playbook.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn how to mirror behavior to build trust and reinforce fairness without being passive or petty.
• Discover how to reduce emotional firefighting and maintain composure under pressure.
• Understand how one simple leadership framework can improve accountability and decision-making on your job site.

Hit play to learn how to apply “Tit for Tat” leadership and take back control of your projects—without feeling like you’re babysitting your team.

This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days.

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If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback will help us on our mission to bring the construction community closer together.

If you have suggestions for improvements, topics you'd like the show to explore, or have recommendations for future guests, do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.