Episode

Advanced Influence: The Leadership Skill Construction Never Teaches (EP 272)

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Own The Build
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Jun 22, 2026
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Summary

In this episode, Paul is joined once again by Dave Stitt, leadership coach and former construction director, for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about one of the most misunderstood skills in construction leadership: Influence. Drawing on 50 years in the industry and decades coaching senior leaders across major contractors and infrastructure projects, Dave introduces the core ideas behind his upcoming book, Advanced Influencing for Leaders. The conversation explores why technical com...