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Grit Nation

315 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -

Join host Joe Cadwell as he talks with authors and thought leaders about how to live a life full of meaning, contemplation and action. 

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Suicide, The Construction Industry's Dark Secret

September 23, 2020 02:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and while suicide prevention is important to address year-round, this month is dedicated to sharing resources and stories to shed light on this uncomfortable and often stigmatized topic.  For many, myself included, mental health and suicide are difficult subjects to acknowledge, let alone talk about.   In today’s episode we are going to dig deep into both. Why? Because there is a genuine crisis facing our industry. Regrettably, const...

S.1 #3 Mental Health - Suicide, The Construction Industry's Dark Secret

September 23, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and while suicide prevention is important to address year-round, this month is dedicated to sharing resources and stories to shed light on this uncomfortable and often stigmatized topic.  For many, myself included, mental health and suicide are difficult subjects to acknowledge, let alone talk about.   In today’s episode we are going to dig deep into both. Why? Because there is a genuine crisis facing our industry. Regrettably, const...

#3 Mental Health - Suicide Awareness and Prevention

September 23, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and while suicide prevention is important to address year-round, this month is dedicated to sharing resources and stories to shed light on this uncomfortable and often stigmatized topic.  For many, myself included, mental health and suicide are difficult subjects to acknowledge, let alone talk about.   In today’s episode we are going to dig deep into both. Why? Because there is a genuine crisis facing our industry. Regrettably, const...

#3 Mental Health - Addiction and Suicide Awareness and Training

September 23, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and while suicide prevention is important to address year-round, this month is dedicated to sharing resources and stories to shed light on this uncomfortable and often stigmatized topic.  For many, myself included, mental health and suicide are difficult subjects to acknowledge, let alone talk about.   In today’s episode we are going to dig deep into both. Why? Because there is a genuine crisis facing our industry. Regrettably, const...

#3 Mental Health - Suicide, The Construction Industry's Dark Secret

September 23, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and while suicide prevention is important to address year-round, this month is dedicated to sharing resources and stories to shed light on this uncomfortable and often stigmatized topic.  For many, myself included, mental health and suicide are difficult subjects to acknowledge, let alone talk about.   In today’s episode we are going to dig deep into both. Why? Because there is a genuine crisis facing our industry. Regrettably, const...

Education - Mike Hawes - PNCI

September 12, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In today’s episode I will be discussing education, and why the UBC considers skill advancement to be the heart and soul of our organization's ability to stay competitive in today’s fast paced and continually evolving world of commercial construction.   From staying current with advancements in building materials and applications to the steadfast cornerstones of communication and leadership development, the UBC invest heavily in training our members to be the best that they can be.   Tight ...

Education - Positive Jobsite Culture Training and Developing a Growth Mindset

September 12, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In today’s episode I will be discussing education, and why the UBC considers skill advancement to be the heart and soul of our organization's ability to stay competitive in today’s fast paced and continually evolving world of commercial construction.   From staying current with advancements in building materials and applications to the steadfast cornerstones of communication and leadership development, the UBC invest heavily in training our members to be the best that they can be.   Tight ...

#2 Education - Positive Jobsite Culture Training and Developing a Growth Mindset

September 12, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In today’s episode I will be discussing education, and why the UBC considers skill advancement to be the heart and soul of our organization's ability to stay competitive in today’s fast paced and continually evolving world of commercial construction.   From staying current with advancements in building materials and applications to the steadfast cornerstones of communication and leadership development, the UBC invest heavily in training our members to be the best that they can be.   Tight ...

S.1 #2 Education - Positive Jobsite Culture and Developing a Growth Mindset

September 12, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

In today’s episode I will be discussing education, and why the UBC considers skill advancement to be the heart and soul of our organization's ability to stay competitive in today’s fast paced and continually evolving world of commercial construction.   From staying current with advancements in building materials and applications to the steadfast cornerstones of communication and leadership development, the UBC invest heavily in training our members to be the best that they can be.   Tight ...

#2 Education - Positive Jobsite Culture and Developing a Growth Mindset

September 12, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In today’s episode I will be discussing education, and why the UBC considers skill advancement to be the heart and soul of our organization's ability to stay competitive in today’s fast paced and continually evolving world of commercial construction.   From staying current with advancements in building materials and applications to the steadfast cornerstones of communication and leadership development, the UBC invest heavily in training our members to be the best that they can be.   Tight ...

Politics - How Politics Affect Wages and Benefits in the Trades

September 04, 2020 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Legislation is crucial in making laws that protect workers rights. Many carpenters don't understand what an important role politics play in ensuring the strength of our union and our continued way of life, and why backing the right political candidate is so important.  For this first episode I will be interviewing the Political Director of the NW Carpenters Union, Matt Swanson. Matt has been involved with politics for the greater part of his professional career and brings a wealth of knowle...

#1 Politics - How Politics Affect Wages and Benefits in the Trades

September 04, 2020 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Legislation is crucial in making laws that protect workers rights. Many carpenters don't understand what an important role politics play in ensuring the strength of our union and our continued way of life, and why backing the right political candidate is so important.  For this first episode I will be interviewing the Political Director of the NW Carpenters Union, Matt Swanson. Matt has been involved with politics for the greater part of his professional career and brings a wealth of knowle...

Matt Swanson Interview; Political Director; Northwest Carpenters Union

September 04, 2020 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Legislation is crucial in making laws that protect workers rights. Many carpenters don't understand what an important role politics play in ensuring the strength of our union and our continued way of life, and why backing the right political candidate is so important.  For this first episode I will be interviewing the Political Director of the NW Carpenters Union, Matt Swanson. Matt has been involved with politics for the greater part of his professional career and brings a wealth of knowle...

Politics - Matt Swanson - Northwest Carpenters Union

September 04, 2020 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Legislation is crucial in making laws that protect workers rights. Many carpenters don't understand what an important role politics play in ensuring the strength of our union and our continued way of life, and why backing the right political candidate is so important.  For this first episode I will be interviewing the Political Director of the NW Carpenters Union, Matt Swanson. Matt has been involved with politics for the greater part of his professional career and brings a wealth of knowle...

S.1 #1 Politics - How Politics Affect Wages and Benefits in the Trades

September 04, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

Legislation is crucial in making laws that protect workers rights. Many carpenters don't understand what an important role politics play in ensuring the strength of our union and our continued way of life, and why backing the right political candidate is so important.  For this first episode I will be interviewing the Political Director of the NW Carpenters Union, Matt Swanson. Matt has been involved with politics for the greater part of his professional career and brings a wealth of knowle...

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