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Ep.1607 - Why We Focus on Entry-Level Talent
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- Elevate Construction
- Published
- May 20, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 585
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Summary
In this episode, Jason discusses the importance of starting with entry-level positions in construction to build strong foundations for lean culture and high-performing teams. He explains why shaping people early in their careers allows leaders to instill the right habits, processes, and mindset without having to deprogram previous toxic behaviors. What you'll learn in this episode: Why entry-level hires are crucial for instilling lean culture and proper habits. How to avoid deprogramming challenges by shaping people early. The role of leadership in developing field engineers and project engineers. Why starting fresh leads to high-performing, resilient teams. How proper onboarding impacts project success and team alignment. Are you building your team from the ground up or trying to fix behaviors later that could have been shaped from day one? 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