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Elevate Construction · Yesterday · 8 min

Ep.1698 - Behaviors Have Consequences

What happens when being "nice" means never setting standards, never addressing poor performance, and never holding teams accountable? In this episode, Jason explores the uncomfortable consequences of avoiding accountability and questions whether protecting people from difficult conversations can ultimately hurt them more. He discusses operating systems, training, field walks, psychological safety, and the responsibility leaders have to create an environment where people can succeed while still maintaining high standards. What you'll learn in this episode: Why an operating system, training, and field walks work together to drive consistent performance. How avoiding accountability can create drift, complacency, and poor project performance. Why leaders must consider the impact of weak standards on workers and trade partners. How high standards and psychological safety can coexist within a healthy company culture. Why consistently performing may be kinder than avoiding difficult conversations and eventually laying people off. Which is truly kinder: avoiding accountability, or holding high standards while helping people succeed? If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊). Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels: · Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg · LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt · LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured · LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

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What happens when being "nice" means never setting standards, never addressing poor performance, and never holding teams accountable? In this episode, Jason explores the uncomfortable consequences of avoiding accountability and questions whether protecting people from difficult conversations can ultimately hurt them more. He discusses operating systems, training, field walks, psychological safety, and the responsibility leaders have to create an environment where people can succeed while still maintaining high standards.

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Why an operating system, training, and field walks work together to drive consistent performance.
  • How avoiding accountability can create drift, complacency, and poor project performance.
  • Why leaders must consider the impact of weak standards on workers and trade partners.
  • How high standards and psychological safety can coexist within a healthy company culture.
  • Why consistently performing may be kinder than avoiding difficult conversations and eventually laying people off.

Which is truly kinder: avoiding accountability, or holding high standards while helping people succeed?

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

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