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How The Most Influential Restoration Leaders Foster Innovation and Stay Ahead
The restoration industry doesn’t wait for anyone to catch up. Fires rage, storms strike, pipes burst, and while most people are scrambling to make sense of the chaos, leaders in this industry roll up their sleeves to work.
But here’s the kicker: the restoration industry is about knowing how to fix what’s broken. This isn’t just homes—it’s systems, processes, and ways of thinking, too.
Chapter 6 of our latest book, Building Leaders, gets to the heart of this challenge. Specifically, it investig
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The restoration industry doesn’t wait for anyone to catch up. Fires rage, storms strike, pipes burst, and while most people are scrambling to make sense of the chaos, leaders in this industry roll up their sleeves to work.
But here’s the kicker: the restoration industry is about knowing how to fix what’s broken. This isn’t just homes—it’s systems, processes, and ways of thinking, too.
Chapter 6 of our latest book, Building Leaders, gets to the heart of this challenge. Specifically, it investig
A Tale of Two Teams: Why Culture Is The Backbone of Restoration Companies
Picture this: Two restoration companies both facing the same challenge: a storm has wreaked havoc in their community, and urgent calls are pouring in for emergency repairs. Each company has the tools, talent, and experience to tackle the workload. However, only one emerges from the wreckage with its team intact, morale high, and clients raving.
What sets them apart?
[Hint: The answer is detailed in chapter 5 of our new book, Building Leaders, where industry pros like Andy Amrhein, Marcie Richa
The Restoration Leader’s Culture Audit: Is Your Team Built to Thrive?
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines culture as “the characteristic features of everyday existence (or a way of life) shared by people in a [particular] place or time.”
Put differently: Culture is a living thing.
And like any other living thing, it needs careful maintenance and eternal vigilance to flourish and thrive. In the world of property restoration, great culture can be the difference between high team morale and retention and low employee motivation and—by extension—turnover.
But with
Building Strong Teams: What Great Restoration Leaders Do Differently to Communicate Their Vision
Picture a symphony orchestra. Every musician, from the bold brass to the steady strings, knows exactly how their part fits into the grand performance. The conductor may lead, but it’s the shared understanding of the vision—the piece they’re playing—that makes the music great. Without that alignment, even the most talented group can sound chaotic.
Restoration teams also work the same way. Success hinges on more than just assembling skilled individuals; it’s about creating harmony through clear c
The Self-Aware Restoration Leader: How to Show Up For Your Team
Self-awareness doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves, yet it’s one of the hidden drivers of great leadership in the property restoration industry. Think of it like the framework of a building—often unnoticed but crucial to everything else. Restoration leaders who develop self-awareness don’t just manage daily fires; they strengthen their teams and achieve better outcomes.
Leaders like Holly Murry of FRSTeam and Jim Kowalski of Kowalski Construction, featured in our latest book, Building
4 Steps For Developing Tomorrow’s Restoration Leaders, From The Leaders of Today
To lead or not to lead—that is the question.
There are different schools of thought about how leaders are made. Some believe it’s innate, a “CEO” gene of sorts that naturally compels certain individuals to inspire others and drive results, whether in school or at work. Others think that leadership is cultivated—that most leaders are identified, developed, and built over time.
No matter where you stand, one thing is clear: leadership isn’t just about ability. It’s a blend of both innate skills
