392: His mission is to ensure skilled trades and craft workers are valued and respected.

Blue Collar Leadership

In this interview, Adam Hoots discusses:

• Helping people discover their own answers
• The importance of asking well designed questions, more open-ended questions to inspire thought
• Thoughts on white-collar and blue-collar people
• The challenge of defining who he really is and then doing the work to improve
• How we (Mack and Ria Story) have inspired him to improve his marriage

With over 20 years of experience in the architectural and construction industries, he is a passionate advocate and practitioner of lean construction principles. Adam is currently a Professor and PhD Candidate at Clemson University, where he teaches and researches topics related to construction science and management.

Adam is the Lean Shepherd at Construction ACHE Solutions, a licensed general contractor in South Carolina that helps clients apply lean manufacturing principles to the construction industry.

He also hosts “The Lean Builder” podcast where he shares insights and best practices on lean construction.

Adam is a TedX speaker, co-author of the “Old Dawg Lean Thesaurus: Making Lean Simple,” and a kidney transplant survivor.

Website: ConstructionACHEsolutions.com

Website: OldDawgLeanThesaurus.com

Don't miss the 8th episode of the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Adam Hoots interviewed by Mack Story.

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