In this interview, Kym Hernandez discusses:

• The importance of intentionally developing organizational culture
• The impact of leadership development at all levels
• How and why she uses Blue-Collar Leadership to develop all associates
• Incorporating leadership development at home
• The impact of conducting book studies at home
• The power of self-reflection
• How to make an impact during an interview

Kym Hernandez is a high impact HR Director at Element Designs near Charlotte, NC.

Kym is an accomplished HR Director with over 15 years of extensive expertise in managing all facets of HR, including talent acquisition, benefits administration, compensation planning, employee relations, and leadership development training. She has a proven track record of successfully managing HR functions as a department of one, creating processes, and promoting employee engagement which resulted in lower turnover rates.

Element Designs is an industry leader in providing premium, contemporary aluminum, glass, and acrylic surfacing materials and components to the top kitchen, office and closet manufacturers. Custom products include protective glass panels, aluminum frame cabinet doors, back-painted glass, marker boards (glass whiteboards), high gloss solid acrylic, aluminum frame base systems, sliding door systems, decorative hardware, shelving and organization solutions that are proudly manufactured in the USA.

Don't miss the 18th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Kym Hernandez interviewed by Mack Story.

Watch this episode on the Blue-Collar Leadership YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@bluecollarleadership and check out the previous interviews in this series which can be found under the playlist titled "Real People Getting Real Results!"

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In this interview, Felipe Engineer discusses:

• How his personal development journey began
• His thoughts on leadership
• His passion for Lean & Scrum
• What Scrum is and how to use it to increase throughput
• His book “Construction Scrum”
• The value and power of a facilitating book studies
• Respect for People & Continuous Improvement
• What makes a great leader
• Why leaders need to keep growing
• The importance of leadership development in construction

Felipe Engineer-Manriquez lives in the greater Sacramento, CA area. He’s a high impact leader and Director at the Boldt Company, a large construction contractor. Overcoming personal challenges of overworking and burnout, Felipe developed a keen interest in Agile and Lean Construction strategies for easier, better, and faster value delivery.

Felipe is an international keynote speaker and excels in guiding individuals, teams, and organizations to efficiently deliver value within the construction industry. He brings decades of experience to life through intentional storytelling about Scrum in design and construction, process improvement, project planning, execution, change management, and employee engagement.

With experience in projects ranging from thousands to billions of dollars, Felipe has implemented agile strategies worldwide, accumulating extensive knowledge and expertise. As a Registered Scrum Trainer™, Master™, Product Owner™, and Scrum@Scale Practitioner™, he is exceptionally equipped to assist organizations in adopting agile practices.

Felipe's dedication to the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) earned him the 2019 Chairman's Award. He actively volunteers for their conferences, instructs all LCI courses, and pioneered the first LCI Scrum course for design and construction professionals.

Felipe is the author of “CONSTRUCTION SCRUM: How Deliver Projects Easier, Better, and Faster” and is passionate about helping others learn how to leverage Scrum in the construction industry. He’s also the host of “The EBFC Show” podcast where he and his guests help construction professionals deliver projects “Easier, Better, Faster, and Cheaper.”

Website: ConstructionScrum.com

Podcast: TheEBFCshow.com

Email: Felipe@LeanEBFC.com

Lean Construction Institute: LeanConstruction.org

Don't miss the 17th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Felipe Engineer interviewed by Mack Story.

Watch this episode on the Blue-Collar Leadership YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@bluecollarleadership and check out the previous interviews in this series which can be found under the playlist titled "Real People Getting Real Results!"

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In this interview, Chad Cox discusses:

• Growing up with a drug addicted mother and an alcoholic father
• Being in dark places with a bad attitude and a short temper
• How Blue-Collar Leadership has helped him improve himself and his life
• How he learned to pause and think before acting
• Without commitment you’ll never start; without consistency you’ll never finish
• How he’s been tested not only professionally, but also personally
• Focusing on PPM (Personal Protective Mindset)
• Suicide within the construction industry
• The need to listen to the blue-collar voices

Chad Cox is a high impact leader with 30+ years of experience in the construction industry. He is the Director of Trenchless Operations at Brent Scarbrough & Company in Newnan, GA. Chad oversees and manages all aspects of the trenchless division, including project planning, execution, quality control, safety, and budgeting.

Chad specializes in trenchless methods such as pilot tubing, TBM tunnel boring machines, horizontal directional drilling, pipe bursting, and slip lining. He has successfully completed hundreds of projects for various clients, such as municipalities, utilities, and private developers, delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions.

Chad is a high impact leader who has assembled and developed a highly skilled and dedicated high performance team. He and his team foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Chad is passionate about innovating and advancing the field of trenchless technology. He’s always eager to learn new skills and techniques. His core competencies include team building, supervisory/leadership skills, training, problem-solving, and communication. Chad has become a student of personal growth and leadership development.

Don't miss the 16th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Chad Cox interviewed by Mack Story.

Watch this episode on the Blue-Collar Leadership YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@bluecollarleadership and check out the previous interviews in this series which can be found under the playlist titled "Real People Getting Real Results!"

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