What 11 Years in Construction Management Taught Me About Leading Successful Teams
When I think about my 11 years as General Manager for West Coast Agricultural Construction Company, I do not just think about the projects we completed or the challenges we overcame. I think about the people. The crews who showed up every day, the employees who solved problems when things did not go according to […]
From Job Sites to Store Floors: What Construction Management Teaches You About Leading Large Teams in Retail
By Zachary Grayum, Fresno, CA Over the course of my career, I have worked in very different environments. I spent 11 years as a General Manager in construction, later ran my own business, and today I work as a Store Manager in retail. On the surface, these industries do not seem similar. Construction sites and […]
What Working in Construction Taught Me About Managing People and Projects By Zachary Grayum, Fresno, CA
When people think about construction, they often focus on the physical side of the work. They picture buildings, equipment, materials, and job sites. While those things are certainly part of the industry, my years working in construction taught me something even more valuable. Construction is really about people, planning, communication, and problem-solving. I spent 11 […]
From High School All-American to Store Manager: Leadership Lessons That Last a Lifetime By Zachary Grayum, Fresno, CA
When people look at my career today and see me working as a Store Manager, they may not realize how much of my leadership style was shaped long before I ever stepped into a management role. The lessons that guide me every day did not begin in a boardroom or during a business meeting. They […]