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497 :: Why Pacesetter Leadership Backfires in Construction (And What to Do Instead)
Is your push for excellence quietly burning out your best people?
Many construction leaders default to "pacesetting"—leading by example, demanding speed, and expecting others to keep up. But according to leadership expert Daniel Goleman, this style may be crushing team morale, lowering performance, and increasing turnover—especially when overused.
In this episode you will:
Learn the 6 proven leadership styles outlined in Goleman's HBR article—and how they apply to construction.
Understand why pacesetting, though well-intentioned, often leads to burnout and disengagement.
Discover how to flex…
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