Welcome to the latest episode of The Today Counts podcast, where Jim is delighted to have David Kolar of MasTec on leadership. As the Vice President of Business Development of MasTec Utility Services, David is responsible for addressing the company’s core strategic initiatives and ensuring it achieves its goal of becoming a billion-dollar service unit in the next few years.
In this episode, David shares his insights on leadership, drawing on his extensive experience in the utility and power industry. Also, he reflects on his transition from the oil and gas industry and how he overcame the challenges of adapting to a new role with new people.
David Kolar of MasTec highlights the significance of awareness, humility, and offering an olive branch. He also stresses on recognizing one’s limitations and being receptive to guidance. Additionally, he talks about his motivations, building trust in high-performing teams, and the guiding principle of love. He shares his experience of overcoming negative incidents, the importance of consistency, and treating others with respect. According to him, humility, realness, and giving your best, while also enjoying the ride, are the keys to success.
Certainly, if you are looking to improve your leadership skills or seeking inspiration for your personal and professional development, then this episode is a must-listen. So tune in and hear from David Kolar of MasTec on leadership.
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Are you looking to expand your leadership skills? Tune into these other The Today Counts episodes for more insights from successful leaders like David Kolar of MasTec.
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