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Mar 19, 2026

In this episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, host Randy Goruk sits down with Jessper Maquindang, fractional Chief People Officer and leadership development consultant, to explore what it really takes to build and sustain high-performing construction teams. 

Together they discuss why so many contractors struggle with hiring and retention, and how to move beyond filling roles with “warm bodies” to intentionally hiring for attitude, ownership, and culture fit.

You will learn how to:

  • Transition from “doing everything yourself” to leading empowered teams. 
  • Attract better talent through clear mission, values, and vision. 
  • Communicate expectations so they’re truly understood. 
  • Avoid over-reliance on “rockstar” employees and the risk that creates. 
  • Spot early warning signs of burnout and reducing chaos with clear priorities. 
  • Creating psychological safety, recognition, and strong onboarding to keep people engaged and committed. 

If you’re a leader who wants to minimize burnout, reduce turnover, and create a high-performance culture that doesn’t depend on one or two heroes, this episode is packed with insights you can put to work right away. 

Jessper Website: https://www.famileadconsulting.com/

Jessper LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmaquindang/