Ep. 528 - How to Use a Shammy

In this episode of the Elevate Construction podcast, Jason Schroeder digs into a lesson that changes how teams work: over communicate, because you can never actually over communicate. He tells the story of ruining his first boss's shammy as a teenager because nobody explained what it was for, then shows exactly what it looks like to properly explain a task on a real jobsite, using the story of two column cages blocking a crane path. Along the way he shares listener feedback on how the podcast has shaped their careers and families. This episode will change the way you hand off your next task. Additional Resources: =================== Playlist -    • Superintendent to Field Commander: The Lea...   Related Podcast - Lean Onboarding Series - Communicate for Understanding — https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... Related Podcast - Clear Expectations — https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... What to Watch Next -    • What Are 5 Good Communication Skills?   What to Watch Next -    • How Do You Delegate Responsibilities To Yo...   Jason's Book - Elevating Construction Foremen — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZ6MNCNC Suggested Book - How to Win Friends & Influence People — https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671027034 Miro Board - The Foreman Board — https://miro.com/app/board/uXjVOeWKEOY=/ Canva Asset - Crew Boards Template — https://www.canva.com/design/DAGeFaHP... Blog - https://elevateconstructionist.com/ho... Key Moments in this Podcast: ========================== 00:58 - Today's topic: communication 01:05 - Reading listener feedback on how the podcast has changed his life 01:56 - Jason's story begins: starting at Conco Construction at 14 02:56 - His boss Ryan hands him a shammy and tells him to wash the truck 04:34 - Jason washes the car with dish soap and ruins the $24 shammy 05:19 - Ryan explains: a shammy is for drying, not washing 06:45 - A listener comment: "there's no such thing as over communication" 07:12 - The real lesson: it's hard to meet expectations nobody explained 08:01 - Second story: the column cages blocking the crane path 08:49 - Jason models how to properly explain a task, safety and all 10:59 - Why "move those two column cages" was never clear enough 11:39 - Comparing the column cage mistake back to the shammy story 12:10 - Closing challenge: what can you do tomorrow to communicate better 12:19 - Closing signature: "on we go" Jason's challenge is simple: pick one task tomorrow and explain it completely, the why, the how, and the safety steps, instead of assuming it's obvious. What have you been assuming your team already understands? Resources ======================== Check out our website for more info: https://www.elevateconstructionist.com/ Access resources to elevate your operations: https://elevateconstructionist.com/re... Listen to the Elevate Construction podcast: https://elevateconstructionist.com/po... Check out our training programs and certifications: https://elevateconstructionist.com/tr... Subscribe to my YouTube channel:    / @jasonwilliamschroeder   Learn More About Jason ======================== Jason Schroeder is the founder and COO of Elevate Construction IST, a company focused on elevating construction by providing valuable insights, effective solutions, and high-quality training. With his extensive experience in the construction industry, he created the Field Engineer Boot Camp and Superintendent Boot Camp, immersive training courses designed to produce high-performing leaders who can lead their teams in the right direction. Through Elevate Construction IST, he aims to scale his training programs throughout the nation to help more construction companies elevate their operations to the next level. ======================== Email: jasons@elevateconstructionist.com Phone: +1 (602) 571 8987 #Construction #ProjectManagement #Leadership