Alpha Dog: Leading, Managing & Motivating in the Construction Industry

by Mark Breslin

Construction leaders in North America manage billions of dollars and millions of craft workers each year. In tens of thousands of construction companies the competence, judgment and capacity of leaders determines the bottom line. Construction leadership is about responsibility. For people. For materials. For risk. For money. For client satisfaction. It is a challenge. It is a priviledge. It is a profession. These construction leaders are the Alpha Dogs.Being an Alpha Dog is a remarkable opportunity. It is the profound reward of personal and professional growth. It is offered to all; from the young apprentice to the foreman to the project manager to the CEO. It waits for any who possess the ambition and determination. It rewrds any with the grit and desire. It is the destiny for many though they dont't even know it yet.Alpha Dogs run hard. Alpha Dogs thrive on achievement. Alpha Dogs get the recognition and rewards. You don't pet an Alpha Dog, you give them a job to do. That job starts now.

160 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2009

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent read!

I totally enjoyed reading this book. Really gets you in touch with the tactics and behaviours you have been using naturally as well as some new ones you can put to the test. i also found it made me get honest with myself with the mistakes ive made and how i can learn from those mistakes to prosper in my future endeavours. Cant wait to read more of his novels

[Kody Lane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, Mark spoke at our company retreat last month and we received these books. This book and him as a speaker both really spoke to me and I thoroughly enjoyed both.

[Steven James · Rating 3 out of 5]

I should taste this book higher I'm torn though. AS I'm in construction it was recommended through my union. the ideas presented are great on paper does it translate out in the field rarely. that's where I'm torn. the exercises he brings are great though in respect to maintaining big picture which is really tough. worth the read for sure.