“Play Ball!” – What General Patton Can Teach Us About Project Readiness.
In this episode, Jason Schroeder shares a powerful story from WWII and how it directly applies to construction leadership today. You’ll learn how General Patton’s rapid response during the Battle of the Bulge wasn’t just history, it’s a blueprint for operational excellence on modern jobsites.
🔑 Inside this episode:
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Why waiting isn’t the same as being ready.
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How to write “Play Ball” orders that trigger instant action.
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What real pre-construction preparedness should look like.
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How West Fillmore’s Lean Built project is applying this playbook in real-time.
Whether you're waiting on permits, funding, or approvals - are you ready to move the moment the call comes? Patton was. You should be too.
🎧 Hit play and learn how to be three steps ahead.
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