Episode Highlights:Guest: Kyle NitchenSenior Project Manager at Layton ConstructionActive writer and thought leader on LinkedInKey Discussion Points:Kyle's Career Journey:Early years as a landscape laborer and field engineer with KiewitTransition to project engineer and project manager at Layton ConstructionImportance of self-exploration and finding one’s lane in the industryBalancing Passion and Skill Development:Shift from seeking passion to becoming highly skilledFinding fulfillment through leadership and team managementGrowth Mindset and Continuous Learning:Influence of mentors and thought leaders like Jocko WillinkImportance of reading, self-improvement, and setting ambitious goalsIndustry Insights and Advice:Opportunities in the construction industry for young professionalsThe need for improved knowledge transfer and less siloed working environmentsImplementation of lean methodologies for better efficiencyTimeline:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction by Brad Coleman01:00 - Kyle's unconventional career path and early experiences03:00 - College years and discovering construction management05:00 - First role at Layton Construction and transition to project engineer07:00 - Challenges of the project engineering role and internal turmoil09:00 - Finding passion through becoming skilled and leading teams12:00 - Importance of self-awareness and self-exploration15:00 - Transition from East Coast to West Coast and first project management role18:00 - Kyle's growth mindset and driving factors21:00 - Goals for the next 5-10 years, both personal and professional24:00 - Recommended books and authors influencing Kyle27:00 - Talent shortage in the construction industry and advice for newcomers30:00 - Knowledge transfer and mentoring within the industry33:00 - Implementing lean methodologies in construction36:00 - Desired industry changes and reducing silos39:00 - Synergy and team collaboration41:00 - Final thoughts and advice for young professionalsKey Quotes:"Instead of trying to figure out what I was passionate about, I shifted my focus to getting really good at something.""Lean is just a better way of doing things. It's about being more efficient and creating more value.""Having a big vision of where I want to be and who I want to become drives my growth mindset."Connect with Kyle:LinkedIn: Kyle NitchenNewsletter: The Influential Project ManagerResources Mentioned:Books:The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniThe Captain Class by Sam Walker33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene

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