Uncovering the Essence of a Construction Champion
What makes a true construction champion? According to Kevin Carey, a construction industry veteran and the host of the "17/20" podcast, it's a journey of personal growth, finding purpose, and positively impacting those around you.
Carey explains that a construction champion is someone who has weathered the industry's challenges, found success, and then shifted their focus outward. They start looking for ways to connect people, share wisdom, and uplift the entire construction community.
"A champion knows that they are obligated with the success that they've had in the industry to go positively impact the people around them."
The key is recognizing the power of your network and using it to create meaningful connections. Carey emphasizes the importance of being an active listener, identifying needs, and then leveraging your connections to make a difference.
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Becoming a construction champion often requires stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing new challenges. Carey shares his own example of taking singing lessons, despite being a "construction guy" and feeling self-conscious about it.
"It just stretches you. The whole 'do hard things' concept isn't just the Goggins, you got to go to seal camp and seal train. Like, that's not just it. Those are good hard things, but things that just stretch you in any bucket of your life."
Whether it's learning a new skill, getting involved in industry politics, or prioritizing your family, the act of pushing yourself can lead to personal growth and unexpected breakthroughs.
Prioritizing Family and Personal Well-being
One of the key insights Carey shares is the importance of prioritizing family and personal well-being. He candidly discusses his own journey of realizing that he was putting his career before his family, and the steps he took to change that dynamic.
"If I'm at home with my wife and Ron calls, I'm probably going to interrupt my wife and answer that phone call. But if I'm on the phone with Ron and my wife calls, I just ignore it. That's a problem. My family needs to be a priority."
Carey emphasizes the need to be fully present and engaged with your loved ones, setting boundaries and creating habits that ensure your family receives your undivided attention.
Embracing the Power of Vulnerability
Throughout the conversation, Carey and the host, Ron, demonstrate the power of vulnerability. They openly share their personal struggles, failures, and lessons learned, recognizing that these insights can help accelerate the growth of others.
"When you are better yourself, you better the people around you. And that's why self-improvement, the motivation, the impact, the who we're hanging out with, the goals we're going after, the priorities our life, all that stuff matters."
By being vulnerable and sharing their journeys, Carey and Ron create a space for meaningful dialogue and the potential for profound impact within the construction industry.
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Becoming a Construction Champion
Becoming a construction champion is a multifaceted journey that involves personal growth, building meaningful connections, and prioritizing what truly matters. By stepping out of your comfort zone, nurturing your relationships, and embracing vulnerability, you can unlock the power to positively impact your industry, your community, and your own life.
As Carey eloquently states, "When you can positively impact a person, a person could go impact the team, a team can go impact the company, a company can go impact the industry. And it's all focused on people."
So, construction champions, take the first step towards becoming the best version of yourself and start creating the ripples of positive change that can transform the industry you love.
Becoming a Construction Champion: Unlocking the Power of Your Network and Personal Growth
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