Why Your Leadership Might Be Holding Your Business Back (And How to Fix It)

29/04/2025 7 min Episodio 76

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris Gilman talks about how weak leadership can hold contractors back. He shares the top three mistakes leaders make: poor communication, not delegating, and not holding people accountable. Chris gives easy tips like doing daily huddles and setting clear goals with deadlines. He also explains why it's important for leaders to set a good example and trust their team to get the job done. Strong leadership doesn't just make the company more money — it also builds a team that works harder and feels proud. If you think your leadership needs work, Chris is here to help.

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Importance of clear communication and huddle meetings
(2:30) Why delegation matters and how micromanaging hurts productivity
(3:25) How to make sure your team understands you
(3:56) Setting clear expectations and deadlines
(5:30) Leading by example to build strong leadership teams
(6:04) Understanding management layers and building efficient teams


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