# Ep.1585 - It's Only Your Way If It Works

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Podcast: [Elevate Construction](https://stenobird.com/podcast/elevate-construction-36348)
Published: 2026-04-22T15:29:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Jason emphasizes a crucial leadership truth: your way of doing things is only valid if it actually works. He explains that on a construction project, if things are disorganized, unsafe, or inefficient, it's not a matter of personal preference, it's a matter of poor leadership. What you'll learn in this episode: Why leadership in construction means enforcing discipline and order, not just doing things "your way". How personal preferences become irrelevant if they don't lead to successful outcomes. The critical role of a superintendent in keeping projects organized, safe, and on schedule. Why "my way" is not valid unless it works, backed by results Insights from Jason's books The Fixer and Patton: A Pattern for Construction Superintendents. Are you leading your team with discipline and effective systems or just hoping things will work out? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

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