{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Built for the Trades","title":"How to Train Employees to Think Like Owners","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":303,"description":"OverviewIn this episode, Dan Dowdy dives into why excellence in leadership isn’t accidental but intentional, challenging trades leaders to raise their standards through core values, clear goals, and personal accountability. He highlights how everyday decisions—what you allow, reinforce, or ignore—shape your team’s performance. This episode will push you to evaluate where you may be lowering the bar and give you practical direction to lead with greater consistency and purpose.DiscussionsExcellence in Upholding Core Values - Excellence begins with consistently living out your core values, because what you model—and what you tolerate—defines your culture.Excellence in Goal Setting and Accountability - Excellence grows when goals are clear, measurable, and backed by consistent accountability that drives real results.Excellence in Personal Leadership and Execution - Excellence is multiplied through your daily discipline and execution, because your team will only rise to the level you lead by example.Excellence starts with you—it’s in the standards you set, the actions you take, and the consistency you bring every single day. What you walk past today will show up in your culture tomorrow, so don’t lower the bar—raise it and live it out loud.This week, identify one area where you can demand more from yourself and your team, and commit to it daily. Write it down, put it somewhere visible, and let it serve as your reminder that excellence is a choice, not a chance.Lead with intention, hold the standard, and stay disciplined in the small things—because over time, those small things build a culture your team is proud to be part of.For more leadership support and to connect with other trades business owners, join our Built for the Trades Skool Community here: https://www.skool.com/built-for-the-trades/part-1-march-leadership-callFree Coaching Call:Looking to dive deeper into your leadership journey? Schedule a free 30-minute coaching session with me at...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/4vgRSqKos3ktzDd_JpiLKSYA7H135l_htcWJayQj0Yw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84YTlj/YjMyZWJjZGU3ZDE1/NmFhYjYzZDU2MDAw/ZjUyNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}