Brad Erwin, CEO of Paragon Architecture, joins Tom for a conversation that delves deep into building up a strong community—both outside and inside your business. They talk about the ROI of creating a strong culture where every employee has a voice in strategy and service. They also dig into the balance between strategic planning and being agile enough to adapt to unexpected changes in your market.

EPISODE INDEX:

0:00 – Introduction of Guest, Brad Erwin

1:15 – Innovation & Constraints

2:57 – Community Service & Business Growth

4:58 – Attracting & Retaining Talent pt. 1

5:50 – The True ROI of Community Service

6:45 – Attracting & Retaining Talent pt. 2

9:17 – Dealing with Materials & Supplies Challenges

11:27 – Why Partnerships Matter

13:07 – Big Project Planning: Common Mistakes; Winning Moves

13:56 – Setting Realistic Timelines & Workflows

16:44 – Architectural Design for Hybrid Workforce

17:54 – Impact of Workspace on Culture

18:41 – Technology & Workspaces

21:09 – Strategic Planning with the Whole Company

23:31 – Aligning the Entire Company Behind the “Why”

25:14 – Fostering a Leader-Leader Environment