481 :: Managers are Disengaged and Undertrained: What Gallup and the 90s Dallas Cowboys Tell Us About Changing That

The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget

Are your managers—and the colleagues that report to them—rowing in the wrong direction?

If you're struggling with disengaged middle managers, miscommunication, or a culture of silence, this episode uncovers the uncomfortable truths and research-backed solutions construction leaders need to hear.

As layoffs rise and managers struggle to juggle 20–50 direct reports, changing work-from-home expectations, and artificial intelligence, it's never been harder—or more important—to engage and lead effectively.

In this episode you will:

• Learn why only 27% of managers feel engaged—and what you can do to fix it

• Discover a plug-and-play tool you can deploy immediately to increase trust and accountability

• Hear real-world examples of how leadership courage transforms disengaged teams into elite performers

Tap play now to uncover the exact tool and leadership mindset shift that will help you lead with clarity, accountability, and control.

To download the G.A.P.P. model document referenced in this episode, click here.

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