Jason tackles a leadership myth that trips up a lot of teams: the idea that good leadership means getting everyone to agree. Drawing from books like Traction and Jim Collins' research, plus a real decision his own leadership team just made, he breaks down why consensus isn't the goal — being heard is. He walks through how to actually run a council, listen to every voice, and still let the right person make the call without stalling out in endless debate. It's a practical look at how fast, aligned teams really operate.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Why leading by consensus doesn't work, and what to do instead
The difference between people feeling heard and people getting their way
How to identify the right person to make a call, and how to get the team to unite behind it
Why speed and adaptability matter more than being "the biggest" or "the fittest"
How to use this same approach with foremen and trade partners on the job site to build real buy-in
Where in your own team or job site are you waiting for everyone to agree, when what you really need is for everyone to be heard?
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