Leadership is a Journey, Not a Destination! Construction Champions Podcast 2-57 Patrick Nelson

In this episode of the Construction Champions podcast, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Patrick Nelson, the founder and CEO of Loyalty Point Leadership. Patrick shares his insights on what it takes to be a true construction champion, drawing on his experiences in the military and working with construction companies of all sizes. About Patrick Patrick has gained both local and national accolades for his military service, academic career, and work as a professional speaker and trainer including being named the inaugural NFL-Tillman Military Scholar. He is an experienced leader that spent nearly seven years in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and completed three combat deployments leading soldiers. His military awards include the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart Medal. Patrick is an engaging facilitator that has led leadership development programs for a variety of clients, from Fortune 500 clients to small businesses and across a variety of industries. Off the proverbial leadership field, he serves his community by actively volunteering with Tee It Up for the Troops, a non-profit organization that raises money for wounded veterans. Patrick's links NEW BOOK - https://loyaltypointleadership.com/book/ www.LoyaltyPointLeadership.com Website https://www.buildercoms.com/constructionchampionspodcast For CRM Solutions: BUILD12 https://www.build12.com/constructionchampions?am_id=ron625 For Picture, Video, Document, and Communication Management: BuilderComs https://go.buildercoms.com/payment-7269?am_id=podcast Association of Professional Builders Annual Report https://hubs.ly/Q02rT-1n0 Join our community: Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/957628795429538 The parallels between leadership in the military and construction industry (00:03:01) Why leadership skills are critical for success, beyond just technical expertise (00:02:05) Overcoming the "authority figure" mindset when taking on a leadership role (00:06:57) The importance of leading through influence rather than just position or title (00:05:19) Addressing safety challenges and the role of relationships on the jobsite (00:14:04) Changing the legacy mindset around safety in construction (00:21:20) Keywords:leadership journey, continuous growth, construction industry, Patrick Nelson, Construction Champions Podcast, personal development, professional development, growth mindset, Ron Nussbaum, leadership strategies, adaptability, effective leadership, team inspiration