The difference between a great employee or manager and a great leader

In this Built to Grow episode, Frank Bourque and Olivier Bridgeman break down why a great employee, a great manager, and a great leader are three different roles with three different skill sets, and how to promote people without setting them up to fail. Resources Request Frank’s downloadable PDF: https://www.frankbourque.com/contact Episode table of contents 00:35 Introduction to Leadership Development 03:13 Understanding Employee Progression 06:32 Defining Roles: Employee, Manager, and Leader 09:30 Identifying Readiness for Transition 12:20 Common Traps in Leadership Promotion 15:04 Effective Communication and Feedback 17:59 Creating a Supportive Environment for Growth 21:18 Structuring Leadership in Organizations 22:00 Team Structure and Management in Landscaping 24:48 The Importance of Data and Evidence in Business 28:04 Employee Development and Onboarding 30:51 Promoting the Right People 33:31 Finding the Right Fit for Roles 36:45 Strategic Planning for Growth 39:31 Marketing for Recruitment and Visibility Action items Write down the roles, responsibilities, and what "good" looks like for each position on your crew: technician, lead hand, foreman, and manager. Before you promote someone off a crew, plan for the crew they leave behind. Frank aims to keep that crew's productivity at 80% or more from the start. Track a few numbers on every job: hours against the estimate, materials used, and revenue per man hour. Share them with your foremen as a scorecard. Ask a promising team member to run your next team meeting from the agenda, and watch how they handle it. Need help with your marketing? https://bridgemedia.ca/en/contact-us/ Check out the Bridge Media Podcast, where Olivier Bridgeman shares practical advice to help construction companies generate predictable leads: https://bridgemedia.ca/podcast