Never Say Die: Building Your Team of Goonies

Hey, you guys! We all know that the construction industry is facing a massive labor shortage. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, 88% of general contractors and subcontractors are having trouble filling their positions. This class will focus on techniques to attract, maintain, and lead the best crews, and the inspiration comes from a source you might not expect: The Goonies. We’ll discuss attracting potential treasure-seeking tradespeople with how to articulate strong growth opportunities within your firm. We’ll take a look at how Mikey kept Data, Mouth, and Chunk motivated and dedicated to the mission even when the going got tough, and how you can use strong company culture to promote loyalty and reduce turnover between projects. Finally, we’ll take a close look at Mikey, one of the greatest leaders in movie history, and examine how leading by example and with enthusiasm can inspire your crews to never say die.