In this interview, Felipe Engineer discusses:

• How his personal development journey began
• His thoughts on leadership
• His passion for Lean & Scrum
• What Scrum is and how to use it to increase throughput
• His book “Construction Scrum”
• The value and power of a facilitating book studies
• Respect for People & Continuous Improvement
• What makes a great leader
• Why leaders need to keep growing
• The importance of leadership development in construction

Felipe Engineer-Manriquez lives in the greater Sacramento, CA area. He’s a high impact leader and Director at the Boldt Company, a large construction contractor. Overcoming personal challenges of overworking and burnout, Felipe developed a keen interest in Agile and Lean Construction strategies for easier, better, and faster value delivery.

Felipe is an international keynote speaker and excels in guiding individuals, teams, and organizations to efficiently deliver value within the construction industry. He brings decades of experience to life through intentional storytelling about Scrum in design and construction, process improvement, project planning, execution, change management, and employee engagement.

With experience in projects ranging from thousands to billions of dollars, Felipe has implemented agile strategies worldwide, accumulating extensive knowledge and expertise. As a Registered Scrum Trainer™, Master™, Product Owner™, and Scrum@Scale Practitioner™, he is exceptionally equipped to assist organizations in adopting agile practices.

Felipe's dedication to the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) earned him the 2019 Chairman's Award. He actively volunteers for their conferences, instructs all LCI courses, and pioneered the first LCI Scrum course for design and construction professionals.

Felipe is the author of “CONSTRUCTION SCRUM: How Deliver Projects Easier, Better, and Faster” and is passionate about helping others learn how to leverage Scrum in the construction industry. He’s also the host of “The EBFC Show” podcast where he and his guests help construction professionals deliver projects “Easier, Better, Faster, and Cheaper.”

Website: ConstructionScrum.com

Podcast: TheEBFCshow.com

Email: Felipe@LeanEBFC.com

Lean Construction Institute: LeanConstruction.org

Don't miss the 17th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Felipe Engineer interviewed by Mack Story.

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In this interview, Chad Cox discusses:

• Growing up with a drug addicted mother and an alcoholic father
• Being in dark places with a bad attitude and a short temper
• How Blue-Collar Leadership has helped him improve himself and his life
• How he learned to pause and think before acting
• Without commitment you’ll never start; without consistency you’ll never finish
• How he’s been tested not only professionally, but also personally
• Focusing on PPM (Personal Protective Mindset)
• Suicide within the construction industry
• The need to listen to the blue-collar voices

Chad Cox is a high impact leader with 30+ years of experience in the construction industry. He is the Director of Trenchless Operations at Brent Scarbrough & Company in Newnan, GA. Chad oversees and manages all aspects of the trenchless division, including project planning, execution, quality control, safety, and budgeting.

Chad specializes in trenchless methods such as pilot tubing, TBM tunnel boring machines, horizontal directional drilling, pipe bursting, and slip lining. He has successfully completed hundreds of projects for various clients, such as municipalities, utilities, and private developers, delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions.

Chad is a high impact leader who has assembled and developed a highly skilled and dedicated high performance team. He and his team foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Chad is passionate about innovating and advancing the field of trenchless technology. He’s always eager to learn new skills and techniques. His core competencies include team building, supervisory/leadership skills, training, problem-solving, and communication. Chad has become a student of personal growth and leadership development.

Don't miss the 16th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Chad Cox interviewed by Mack Story.

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In this interview, Steve Gaither discusses:

• How he transitioned from being a service manager in a motorcycle and ATV shop to selling houses
• How many of his friends told him there was an “epic failure” on the horizon waiting on him
• Books that have helped him get results
• If you do the right things, you’ll get paid through sales and referrals.
• How and why he works with other realtors to sell homes as a team
• How to overdeliver by doing more than expected

Steve Gaither is a blue-collar guy who is also a high impact realtor with Exit Realty Preferred in Prattville, AL and serves the Montgomery, Elmore & Autauga tri-county area.

Steve specializes in the buying process and has the expertise to assist clients from A to Z with their real estate purchase. He also manages many rental properties. Steve is also a member of the NAR, MAAR, and MLS.

Steve enjoys cycling (road & trail), hiking, sightseeing, billiards and anything racing related.

Steve’s contact info:

(334) 399.7298

scgaither71@gmail.com

Exit Realty Preferred

660 McQueen Smith Rd. N

Suite D

Prattville, AL 36066

Don't miss the 15th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Steve Gaither interviewed by Mack Story.

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