Ep. 587 - What Happens when it is Your Choice?

Jason Schroeder shares a short but powerful concept he is still learning himself: real buy-in only happens when it is genuinely someone's choice. Drawing on the science of cortisol and oxytocin, he explains why forcing people into training, decisions, or change puts them in a fear response, while inviting them to choose puts them in a completely different mental state, one built for connection and growth. He shares practical examples, from asking permission to coach someone to reframing how workers commit to safety and cleanliness on a job site. This episode is a candid reminder that lasting change comes from invitation, never from force. Additional Resources: =================== • Playlist -    • Superintendent to Field Commander: The Lea...   • Related Podcast - The Effects of Buy-in and Consent — https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... • Related Podcast - First Planner System®️ - 13 - Win over the Workforce — https://elevateconstruction.libsyn.co... • What to Watch Next -    • How To Motivate Employees As A Team Leader   • What to Watch Next -    • How To Create A Culture Of Trust In The Wo...   • Suggested Book - How to Win Friends & Influence People — https://a.co/d/0cLexsf6 • Blog - https://elevateconstructionist.com/wh... Key Moments in this Podcast: ========================== 00:32 - Listener feedback 01:06 - The problem: showing up to mandatory events where people feel forced 02:06 - The science behind cortisol, oxytocin, and choice 03:01 - Why buy-in changes which part of the brain people use 03:20 - The company that requires people to apply before attending a course 04:05 - Applying this to trade partners, teams, family, and workers 04:47 - Why this isn't manipulation, it's genuine choice 05:14 - The shift from forcing workers to making a deal with them 05:52 - Asking for permission to coach someone 06:39 - A personal story about reframing feedback from his wife 07:33 - The difference between forcing a story and choosing one 08:05 - Closing challenge: apply this to every interaction in business and on site Real change never comes from force, it comes from invitation, because people show up completely differently when it's genuinely their choice. On we go, one invitation at a time. 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