Earned, Not Given: How Construction Leaders Build Respect, Authority, and Trust

by Fred Cook

Earned, Not Given is a candid look at what it really takes to build respect and authority on the jobsite. Fred Cook delivers hard-earned lessons from 20+ years leading supers and crews on some of the most complex projects in the country. With a focus on trust, communication, and consistency, this book shows how true leadership in construction isn’t handed out — it’s earned day by day through action, accountability, and results.

193 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 20, 2025