Habits in Motion

GM Chapter 1 | Leading by Example: Habits That Inspire Respect

Mike and Jake discuss the importance of active leadership in fostering collaboration and accountability. Through personal stories and actionable advice, they highlight how habits like regular check-ins, working alongside teams, and small acts of recognition can transform workplace morale and build lasting respect. Leadership is more than a title—it’s about setting the standard every day.

GM Chapter 2 | Proactive Leadership Strategies for Success

Discover the power of proactive leadership as we contrast proactive versus reactive management, share real-world cases of strategic foresight, and highlight tools for fostering a proactive team culture. Featuring Jenna's example of strategic rain planning, this episode showcases how effective measures can boost efficiency, trust, and morale in organizations.

Modern Service Mastery: The Glorious Introduction

Jake and Mike share strategies for revolutionizing service-based businesses. Hear about the BoPo model's transformative training, the Four Pillars of Service Mastery, and tips for creating habits that enhance culture and client experiences. Real-life stories and role-plays make these insights actionable for every leader.

Building Excellence in the Trades

Join Mike and Jake as they discuss how defining and maintaining quality transforms trades work into an art. From overcoming logistical challenges with innovative tools like Quality Callouts to fostering a culture of excellence through mentorship, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories. Discover how small details and leadership make all the difference in workmanship and client satisfaction.

Safety First Building Habits and Culture

Safety isn't just a checklist—it's a shared value that builds trust and team morale. In this episode, we discuss purposeful safety habits like peer-led "Catch and Coach" programs, motivational tools like Weekly Safety Chips, and the leadership role of foremen in turning safety conversations into opportunities for growth. Learn how prioritizing safety can transform your workplace culture.

How to Lead Without Being a Jerk: Coaching for Crew Leaders

In this episode, Mike and Jenna share actionable leadership strategies for blue-collar environments, from using the CARE framework to guide feedback to prioritizing the Four Pillars of Safety, Quality, Dependability, and Productivity. Hear stories of how coaching, proactive conversations, and mentorship drive trust, team morale, and career growth within evolving trades. Learn practical tools to apply these principles in your own work.

The 4 Pillars of Leading a Field Team

Mike and Jake discuss actionable leadership strategies focused on valuing people, clear communication, and coaching for growth. From building morale with hands-on approaches to fostering team alignment through weekly check-ins, this episode is full of practical tips for leaders in blue-collar fields. Learn how empathy, clear expectations, and recognition can enhance team performance.

Built to Lead: The Blue-Collar Leadership Series

Welcome to the Blue-Collar Leadership Series from Habits in Motion, a powerful journey into the future of leadership—where the field is the classroom and the Crew Leader is the professor. This is one of a dozen (and growing!) episodes where we show how real leaders emerge not in boardrooms, but on job sites, in shop bays, and out in the field. Each episode dives into a key leadership principle—from coaching crews and building culture to managing conflict and fueling career growth. With powerful roleplays, real-world scenarios, and lessons inspired by the greats (think John Wooden meets your jobsite), this series proves that blue-collar leadership is not only real—it’s redefining what leadership looks like. If you're ready to build a team that sticks, a culture that wins, and a career that pays really well—you’re in the right place. This movement is growing—and blue-collar leaders are out-earning, outlasting, and outsmarting traditional industries. Subscribe, watch the series, and become the leader others want to follow.