In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron is joined by Susan Heinking, Senior Vice President of High Performance and Sustainable Construction at Pepper Construction.

During this fascinating conversation, you'll be taken behind the scenes of a dynamic leadership journey where the balance between structure and creativity plays a pivotal role. Susan shares insights into navigating growth within a well-established framework while maintaining the foundational values that shaped the organization. With candid reflections, the conversation highlights how intentional communication and adaptability remain central to leading a high-functioning, purpose-driven team.

Hear about the art of managing complexity without losing touch with the work that ignites passion. Thoughtful leadership practices, including strategic delegation and fostering a culture of self-awareness, underscore the importance of empowering teams to evolve while staying aligned with larger goals. You'll learn how tools for collaboration and team dynamics are being reimagined to meet today’s ever-shifting challenges.

From embracing failure as a teacher to incorporating surprising reminders to stay lighthearted amidst pressure, this episode is rich with takeaways for anyone striving to lead with intention, empathy, and a little bit of fun.

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In This Episode You'll Learn:

The evolution of sustainability from energy efficiency to resilience and human health.
Susan's approach to presenting sustainability as a cost-effective solution to clients.
Her experience working in a male-dominated industry and the empowerment of seeing more women in leadership roles.
The importance of keeping employees informed and engaged with new information and technologies.
The role of managing company-wide initiatives and ensuring they are on track and on time.
And much more...

Resources:

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