Constructive Behaviors

Are you growing a company or building a career in Construction? Barb has experience in the field and office, on the General Contractor and Developer sides of the industry. Through her experiences and those of her guests, you will learn what it takes to reach the next level in today's construction industry.

Constructive Behaviors is a business podcast hosted by Barb Allen, with 85 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Barb Allen hosts Constructive Behaviors, a business show with 85 episodes published.

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  EP 84: Move Over Bob... with Kate Glantz

  Sep 24, 202646 min

  What if construction’s workforce problem is actually a marketing problem? In this episode of Constructive Behaviors , Barb Allen sits down with Kate Glantz , CEO and co-founder of Move Over Bob , a magazine designed to attract young girls/women to the skilled trades, to talk about why so many young women never consider construction… and what the industry can do differently to change that. Kate shares her unconventional path to the skilled trades and why she believes construction needs to rethink both the message and the messenger when trying to attract the next generation. They also discuss how companies can better connect with young people, why construction needs to market the life and opportunities that come with these careers, and the work Move Over Bob is doing to help girls see themselves in the skilled trades. Connect with Kate & Move Over Bob Learn more about Barb’s book, OneLadder to Leadership , available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook on Amazon. Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at ConstructionBarb.com and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! Barb@ConstructionBarb.com

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  EP 83: Leading Before the Title... with Dr. Richard Bruce

  Jul 7, 202650 min

  In this episode of *Constructive Behaviors*, Barb Allen sits down with Dr. Richard Bruce , Associate Professor of Construction Management at the University of Central Missouri . With experience in higher education, workforce development, and the construction industry, Richard brings a unique perspective to a conversation about the Sticky Rungs from Barb's book, OneLadder to Leadership . Together, Barb and Richard discuss how future construction leaders can begin practicing leadership before they have the title, from college student organizations and apprenticeships to early-career industry involvement. They also explore the signals leaders often use to judge readiness, why confidence and ambition can sometimes be misleading, and how humility, curiosity, collaboration, and even failure can be important indicators of future leadership potential. This episode is a reminder that leadership readiness does not magically appear with a promotion. It is developed through opportunity, feedback, experience, and support. If we want to make the Sticky Rungs less sticky, we have to get better at recognizing readiness in all the different ways it can show up. Connect with Dr. Bruce through LinkedIn or directly by email at bruce@ucmo.edu Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at ConstructionBarb.com and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! Barb@ConstructionBarb.com Have you heard of the 14%ers Quarterly Subscription box curated SPECIFICALLY for Women in Construction? The July box is sold out, but you can join the waitlist to be the first to know when the October box goes on sale! https://www.14percenters.com/

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  Communication Gaps at Work... with Kelly Price

  Jun 16, 202659 min

  In this episode of the Constructive Behaviors Podcast , Barb Allen sits down with Kelly Price , founder of Thrive HR , to explore the "Missing Rungs" from Barb's newly released book, OneLadder to Leadership . Together, they discuss how vague feedback, unclear expectations, and poor communication can unintentionally stall employee growth and advancement... and what both leaders and climbers can do to improve communication cultures inside organizations. In this episode: • Why vague feedback hurts growth  • How onboarding impacts communication culture  • Why employees often assume hard work should "speak for itself"  • How leaders can create clearer advancement pathways  • The importance of ownership from both leaders and climbers  • Why communication must flow both up and down the ladder  Memorable Quotes: • "Leaders are support staff."  • "If you want to grow and develop, you have to own that."  Connect with Kelly Price & Thrive HR Facebook l Instagram Grab YOUR copy of OneLadder to Leadership: Amazon / Audible Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at ConstructionBarb.com and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! Barb@ConstructionBarb.com Have you heard of the 14%ers Quarterly Subscription box curated SPECIFICALLY for Women in Construction? The July box is sold out, but you can join the waitlist to be the first to know when the October box goes on sale! https://www.14percenters.com/

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  EP 81: When Strength Becomes Heavy... with Dr. Ashley Smith

  May 26, 202643 min

  In this intentionally timed Mental Health Awareness Month episode, Barb welcomes Dr. Ashley Smith back to the Constructive Behaviors Podcast for a conversation around mental health, construction culture, and leadership… while simultaneously tying it to the Sticky and Slippery Rungs from Barb’s book, OneLadder to Leadership.  This episode explores: • the mental load of constantly feeling like you have to prove yourself • chronic stress, burnout, and impression management • the pressure many people in construction feel to just “handle it” • unconscious expectations around toughness and emotional suppression • and how we can begin redefining strength, resilience, and mental health in the industry Connect/Follow Dr. Ashley: LinkedIn - YouTube - TikTok - Facebook - Instagram Subscribe to Dr. Ashley's Newsletter HERE Dr. Ashley's Book: The Way I See It Grab Barb’s Book: OneLadder to Leadership Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at ConstructionBarb.com and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! Barb@ConstructionBarb.com Have you heard of the 14%ers Quarterly Subscription box curated SPECIFICALLY for Women in Construction? The cart is now open for the July box! but only 20 new spots were opened. Grab yours NOW! https://www.14percenters.com/

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  EP 80: Take the Vacation... with Kelli Paskert

  May 12, 202642 min

  What happens when a driven, ambitious woman who has spent her entire career climbing suddenly realizes she needs to stop long enough to breathe? In this episode, Barb sits down with construction industry leader, speaker, and business advisor Kelli Paskert for a conversation that starts with leadership ambition and career growth… and eventually lands on something many high performers struggle with: learning how to step away. Kelli shares her journey from corporate America to the construction industry, the bold decision to openly state her leadership ambitions early in her career, the resistance she encountered along the way, and the sponsors who helped pull her up the ladder. She also opens up about what happened when she finally walked away from a long-term executive role and why taking time between careers became one of the healthiest decisions she has ever made. Although this episode centers around the idea of "Take the Vacation," if you are familiar with Barb's book, OneLadder to Leadership, you will recognize several real-world examples of the Missing, Broken Sticky, & Slippery Rungs discussed throughout the book: • women communicating ambition and career goals • sponsorship and advocacy • leadership perception • confidence vs. arrogance • navigating leadership as women in predominantly male industries • and the importance of visibility during the climb This conversation gives you the opportunity to hear what those ladder dynamics sound like in real life through Kelli's personal experiences and reflections. Whether you are climbing the ladder yourself, leading others, or simply trying to figure out how to build a successful career without losing yourself in the process, this episode delivers honest conversation, laughter, insight, and probably a few moments that hit closer to home than expected. Listen now and then... schedule the vacation! Connect with Kelli on LinkedIn Check out her website Purchase Barb's book, OneLadder to Leadership Looking for a Construction Industry Speaker that has Real Construction Experience? Someone your audience can truly relate to? Check out my Keynotes at ConstructionBarb.com and let's start a conversation to ensure your next event gets rave reviews! Barb@ConstructionBarb.com Have you heard of the 14%ers Quarterly Subscription box curated SPECIFICALLY for Women in Construction? The cart is now open for the July box! but only 20 new spots were opened. Grab yours NOW! https://www.14percenters.com/

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