Great Leadership Begets Great Leaders

I recently returned from an Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America national leadership conference in Washington DC. The annual meeting offers the opportunity for chapter executives and volunteer leaders to join with colleagues for legislative and regulatory updates as well as share ideas and best practices. An added benefit to this year’s conference was that it was held in conjunction with the Centennial Celebration of the national organization.

Over the two-and-a-half-day conference I was struck by just how fortunate our industry is and has been – both at the local and national level –to have, and to have had, so many committed individuals in its leadership. Basic engagement in any organization, whether it be your church council, your child’s school board or youth league, or your industry’s trade association, takes a significant amount of time and commitment. The time and energy the volunteer leaders commit to the AGC, in addition to leading in their own respective organizations, deserves an acknowledgement of sincere gratitude.

What the future looks like, from the technology to be used to the make-up of the workforce, creates an exciting future for everyone involved in the commercial construction industry. But in the end, how the future unfolds will greatly depend on strong leaders. Leaders who will work to ensure success for all involved, from the construction owner to the craft person delivering the final product.

Later this month, the AGC Houston Construction Leadership Council (CLC) will host the launch of the fifth class of its Leadership AGC (LAGC) program. The program was established to allow future leaders to meet and visit with key leaders of the various entities that drive the commercial construction industry in our region. Judging the caliber of many of the alum from the first four classes, I am very excited for the industry and the up and coming leaders who will be there to represent us.