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In the Constructing Leadership podcast, Josh Quinter and Karin Corbett explore both the core concepts and practical application of leadership principals. The Offit Kurman lawyers examine both good and bad leadership through their own personal experiences and by talking with thought leaders and influ…

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    • Jun 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Weaving Through Volatility in Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 29:19


    Josh and Karin discuss how to weave through volatility in markets. Within the construction industry there is a shortage in lumber as well as a major increase in lumber pricing and this leads to a discussion on how those in leadership roles can navigate instabilities in various markets and industries.

    The COVID-19 Vaccine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 32:08


    The availability of the COVID-19 vaccines has made it a widely discussed topic. Josh and Karin cover the COVID-19 vaccines and the variety of questions they often hear of can I, should I, and why mandate vaccinations in the workplace.

    Meet the Team - Mark J. Dimenna

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 37:19


    In the newest part of our podcast, we begin to introduce to you to the excellent group of construction lawyers we have at Offit Kurman. Based in our Baltimore office, Mark serves the firm's Maryland construction clients. His time working for the City of Baltimore makes for some interesting insights into both leadership and the construction industry. We hope you enjoy it.

    Episode 17: Creating Better Leaders Through Mentorship - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 39:47


    Building on part 1 of the podcast addressing mentorship as a leadership tool, Karin and Josh discuss why making mentorship part of the company culture is important and offer some "nuts and bolts" insights into how to build it into your company's programs.

    Episode 16: Creating Better Leaders Through Mentorship - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 27:21


    Leadership cannot be learned in textbooks alone. Observing the practical application of leadership concepts through mentorship is something every organization should be doing. In this episode, Josh and Karin explore the impact of mentorship on an organization's structure and operations.

    Episode 15: Dave Brown, Vice President of CBG, Talking Transparency and Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 34:42


    CBG Vice President Dave Brown oversees a $200 million operation in Philadelphia. In this show, he shares CBG’s reliance on transparency, effective communication, and decentralized decision making as part of their COVID-19 response.

    Episode 14: Special Edition CFMA Webinar- Paycheck Protection Loan Forgiveness: What you need to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 84:04


    Josh Quinter presented with Mario Vicari of Kreischer Miller for the Construction Financial Management Association of New Jersey. Josh and Mario discussed Paycheck Protection Loans and how to certify and file for forgiveness of those loans.

    Episode 13: Tammi Talese, Director of Administrative Services, KLOVER Contracting, Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 30:49


    Tammi Talese wears many hats in assisting the production of KLOVER’s projects. Tammi explains the unique process in meeting customer demand and discusses the importance of knowing your weaknesses, improving your skillset, and being a humble leader.

    Episode 12: The Nuts and Bolts of Influencing the Political Process

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 32:42


    Leaders are often reluctant to get involved in the political process simply because they don’t know where to start. They are also concerned that they lack the ability to make any real impact. In this episode, Karin and Josh talk about how to leverage resources you didn’t even think to use as a leader to help push the political process in a productive direction for your organization. Join them as they explore how to be part of this critical part of any businesses’ success.

    Episode 11: Why Politics Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 30:34


    Politics can keep leadership informed as to what is coming over the horizon and allow for better preparation on what is to come. Being involved also gives you a voice on the issues that impact your business. From giving understanding what others in the industry are thinking about to having the opportunity to influence the process, awareness of and engagement in the political scene is an important component of successful leadership. Josh and Karin explore varying reasons why you should get into politics or get out of business.

    Episode 10: Goal Setting as a Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 32:35


    Goals and the metrics by which we measure them are different – but they are often conflated. In this podcast, Josh and Karin explore what qualifies as a goal and how to measure progress towards your objectives. Make your organization stronger by exploring how to set clear objectives and identify better ways for your company to measure progress towards the desired outcome.

    Episode 9: Special Edition - The Governor Re-Opened Construction in Pennsylvania: Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 61:47


    Governor Wolf has re-opened construction for business beginning May 1, 2020. Josh Quinter and Karin Corbett outline the jobsite restrictions put in place for construction companies getting back to work, how to stay compliant, and best practices to move your company forward in the new environment.

    Episode 8: Special Edition - Joe Mirabile, CEO and President of United Safety & Survivability Corporation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 23:36


    Joe Mirabile is the CEO and President of United Safety & Survivability Corporation, a company that innovates and manufactures safety solutions in many market segments, including construction. In this episode, Joe offers his insight into the leadership techniques that have helped USSC grow at an exponential rate while staying true to its mission to save lives, including an amazing pivot in mere hours to provide and donate PPE for COVID-19 in a time of need. Learn more about Joe, USSC and the PPE project here: https://unitedsafetycorporation.com/

    Episode 7: Sarina Rose, Senior Vice President of Development, Post Brothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 29:46


    Sarina Rose oversees the day-to-day development for all of Post Brothers elaborate projects from start to finish. Sarina focuses on reinventing herself, her contractors, and finding the true “win-win” between all parties involved in a project.

    Episode 06: Adaptability in an Ever-Changing Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 26:05


    Survival in the modern construction market requires leaders to be adaptable.  A younger work force, technology, changing regulations, variable market conditions and a number of other factors necessitate change. In this episode, learn how to be more adaptable as a leader in this episode.

    Episode 5: Special Edition - Leading Through the Coronavirus Outbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 32:38


    Leaders step up in tough times. The problems the coronavirus presents is exactly one of those situations. It presents new challenges for companies in the construction trade. Josh & Karin discusses how construction companies can lead through this pandemic.

    Episode 04: Finding Good Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 32:08


    Effective leaders come in many different forms and can be found both externally and from within your company. Looking for promising leaders in different places and using varying approaches is important to finding the right fit.  The discussion in this podcast covers a multitude of issues to consider when looking for leaders for your organization.

    Episode 03: Joe Perpiglia, President of ABC Eastern Pennsylvania

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 33:17


    Joe Perpiglia leads a diverse contractor organization that reaches from the Greater Philadelphia area up to Scranton-Wilkes Barre. In addition to leading people over a large geographic footprint, Joe is challenged with heading up business development, working on legislative issues for the members, and ensuring effective training initiatives for the construction industry.  How he deals with his daily rigorous schedule will help with a wide range of topics, from how to listen as a leader, the keys to resiliency, and solid communication. Sit back and enjoy!

    Episode 02: The Qualities of a Good Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 31:53


    In this podcast, Josh and Karin discuss the key components of strong leadership.  Topics like situational awareness, decisiveness, and other abound.  Join us for a fantastic conversation.

    Episode 01: Welcome to Constructing Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 29:14


    Offit Kurman attorneys, Josh Quinter and Karin Corbett, explain what they think it takes to be a leader. They spend time discussing and reflecting together on what they have seen to make or break a leader. 

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