Leading with Purpose: Insights on Hiring, Mentorship, and Facilities Excellence

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Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities Management

FMX

21 episodes

9 months ago

Whether you're an aspiring or fellow facilities manager, an educator, or simply intrigued by the behind-the-scenes world of facilities management, this podcast will provide valuable insights, practical advice, and a deep appreciation for the individuals working tirelessly to enhance their facilities. Join us on "Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities Management" and unlock the secrets behind successful facilities management, one inspiring conversation at a time.

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Leading with Purpose: Insights on Hiring, Mentorship, and Facilities Excellence

Beyond Buildings: Exploring Facilities Management

46 minutes

1 year ago

Leading with Purpose: Insights on Hiring, Mentorship, and Facilities Excellence

FMX CEO and Host Brian Gregory sat down with Jeff Lettau, Director of Facilities Operations at Richland School District. In this episode, their conversation uncovers the significance of training and mentoring replacements, taking time off, and measuring success by the strength of the team you leave behind. The two delve into Jeff's unique leadership style, which he describes as a "benevolent dictatorship," and explore how he empowers his team by admitting when he doesn’t have all the answers.

00:00 Introduction and background: redefining success in facilities management.
05:16 Legacy through mentorship: a testament to effective leadership.
10:46 Empowerment at work and home: the magic of "I don't know."
15:21 Deconstructing systems and fixing broken things.
26:31 How to fill out staffing needs in today's K-12 landscape.
37:51 The hiring process and how to find the right candidates.