In this episode of The Leading HVAC Podcast, Kymone sits down with industry veteran and SBE Vice President Cory Holman to unpack the mindset and skills needed to go from top-performing technician to transformational leader. With over 40 years in the trades—including sweeping floors, building companies, and shaping hundreds of HVAC teams—Corey shares real talk on how to build trust, lead with clarity, and raise the standard in your company. If you’re a leader (or training one), this episode is full of gold.
Key Takeaways:
- Perspective Shift is the First Step to Leadership: Moving from the field into management requires understanding the bigger machine behind the scenes—and respecting every part of it.
- Don’t Avoid Conflict—Use It to Build Better Teams: Healthy conflict, not silence, is what leads to stronger decisions and unified leadership. Great teams debate, decide, and move forward together.
- Raise the Bar, Even If It Costs You:
Holding onto underperformers or culture-killers—even if they produce—is short-term thinking. The long-term health of your company depends on maintaining your standards.
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