Facility Rockstars

This summer brought some incredible conversations to Facility Rockstars, but across different industries, roles, and experiences, the same lessons kept showing up.

In this special solo episode, Jay Culbert looks back at the conversations and experiences that defined the summer, from Facility Rockstars events and the special EHS series to discussions about curiosity, adaptability, leadership, safety, and building stronger relationships.

Jay reflects on lessons from Tim Reynolds, Maria Ruiz, Nick Petrosino, Rich Martelli, Pete Susca, Lindsay Seiberling, Jason Hyde, Darin Goodwin, and several past EHS guests, while sharing the ideas that have stuck with him most.

The biggest takeaway? Great facility leaders don't just understand their buildings. They understand their people.

Jay also gives a preview of what's ahead this fall, including upcoming events, new collaborations, future guests, and more opportunities for the Facility Rockstars community to connect.
 
Takeaways:
  • Stay curious enough to ask questions and humble enough to admit when you don't know something.
  •  Leadership isn't about always having the answer. Sometimes it's about knowing which question to ask.
  • You can't control every challenge, but you can control how you communicate, respond, and bring people together.
  • Safety only works when you get the human side right.
  • Build relationships before you need them. Trust is much harder to create in the middle of a crisis.
  • Behind every process, piece of equipment, safety program, and facility are people.

Links:

Shoutouts: 
  • Tim Reynolds
  • Maria Ruiz
  • Nick Petrosino 
  • Rich Martelli 
  • Pete Susca
  • Lindsay Seiberling
  • Jason Hyde
  • Darin Goodwin
  • Colleen Walker
  • Vanessa Brady
  • Lori Santoli
  • Jessica Goodhue
  • Don Bezek
  • Don Watson

Creators and Guests

Host
Jay Culbert
Producer
Amanda Goyette

What is Facility Rockstars?

This is Facility Rockstars! The podcast that celebrates the unsung heroes of our daily lives – facility professionals! I'm your host, Jay Culbert. Join me as we honor these leaders - sharing stories, insights, and expertise that empower us all to learn and grow together. Facility Rockstars is sponsored by Kaloutas, operating the way you operate in order to make your life easier. Learn more at: https://www.kaloutas.com