Soft As Steel

By Dennis Doran

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Episodes: 143

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Soft As Steel Podcast will be a 30-minute weekly show that explores the landscape of the construction industry as it’s changing dynamically. Success is no longer driven by a single generation, technology, or bidding strategy. In today’s diverse industry, your ability to adapt and grow hinges on soft skills. In the Soft as Steel podcast series, host Dennis Doran engages in deep, dynamic conversations with a broad cross section of subject matter experts and leaders with a principal focus on how the construction industry must bring communication and introspection to an industry where these essential skills traditionally go undervalued. It's about focusing on that which is not talked about. The reality that the challenges ahead are even greater than those in the past. The qualities, attributes, and behaviors of people essential to building meaningful relationships and enjoying success and happiness are vital to all endeavors and all industries. That having deep, meaningful discussions; with stories about the vital role of soft skills in every facet of work and life; by talking about things like love, inclusion, social justice, leadership; like talking about addiction, mental health, and suicide. This message is the foundation of the podcast - Soft Skills Matter more than ever.


Episode Date
Why Love, Not Fear, Builds Stronger Leaders
Sep 01, 2025
The power of people in construction
Aug 26, 2025
Technology can’t replace soft skills
Aug 20, 2025
99 Years of Building Better
Jul 22, 2025
99 Years of Building Better
Jul 15, 2025
Paving the Way for Respect on Every Job Site
Jul 08, 2025
Emphasizing Women in Construction & Social Impact
Jun 24, 2025
Diversity in the Trades
Jun 17, 2025
Building the Future: A Young Engineer’s Perspective
Jun 10, 2025
The Power of the Disruptive Successor
Jun 03, 2025
Respect, Mindset, and the Future of Construction
May 27, 2025
He Raised His Hand—Then Changed the Industry
May 20, 2025
Culture-Driven Growth
May 13, 2025
Why Soft Skills Matter Most in Construction Success
May 06, 2025
The Power of Soft Skills in a Hard Industry
Apr 29, 2025
Curiosity and Confidence in Leadership
Apr 21, 2025
Common Ground with the Unseen Leaders
Apr 14, 2025
The Power of People: Transforming the Construction Industry
Apr 07, 2025
Inside the CEO’s Playbook: Keys to Success
Mar 30, 2025
Communication, Leadership, and Inclusion
Mar 24, 2025
Breaking Barriers with Compassion
Mar 16, 2025
Mindfulness & Innovation in Construction
Mar 10, 2025
Lift others, grow together.
Mar 02, 2025
Connection Unlocks Success
Feb 24, 2025
Leadership & Innovation in Construction with Wayne Crew
Feb 17, 2025
Constructing a Compassionate Future: The Power of Data and Equanimity
Feb 10, 2025
Be the Person You Needed
Feb 03, 2025
Leading with Heart: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Reflection, and the Strength in Asking for Help
Jan 27, 2025
The Most Overlooked Aspect of the Construction Industry: Valuing People
Jan 21, 2025
Building Strong Teams Through Love and Passion
Jan 13, 2025
Breaking Down Barriers: A Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Construction
Jan 07, 2025
How important are soft skills in the construction industry?
Jan 06, 2025
Servant Leadership
Dec 30, 2024
Leadership Grounded in Soft Skills
Dec 23, 2024
Keep Caring After They Clock Out
Dec 16, 2024
You Need the Soft Skills to Sell the Hard Skills
Dec 09, 2024
The Construction Industry: A Story Worth Telling
Dec 02, 2024
Be a Learner. Not a Knower. Respect People.
Nov 25, 2024
Attitude (AKA Soft Skills) is Everything
Nov 18, 2024
In Pictures: Culture, Change, Agility, and Trust
Nov 11, 2024
Insignificant is not a Leadership Strategy
Nov 04, 2024
Don't sweat the small stuff - transitional leadership
Oct 29, 2024
People, Technology, Transformation
Oct 22, 2024
Do Your Imperfect Best
Oct 14, 2024
A Less Jerky Alpha
Oct 07, 2024
I'm a millennial, I swear!
Sep 30, 2024
Refuse to be helpless
Sep 23, 2024
Lead with love and respect
Sep 16, 2024
We not Me!
Sep 09, 2024
Leading with Love if you know you can fail
Sep 02, 2024
Construction is like an "Escape Room" - A Millienial's perspective
Aug 26, 2024
Union is not a bad word
Aug 19, 2024
Love in the construction industry?
Aug 13, 2024
Don't just be careful. Be Caring!
Aug 05, 2024
Shawn Mahoney : Technology will never replace Soft Skills
Jul 29, 2024
Norman L. Fortenberry: The Continuum: Adapt or Die
Jul 23, 2024
Joe Frankie: Great Leaders Listen
Jul 16, 2024
Mark Bridgers: Win Win - Trust, Communication, and Fearlessness
Jul 09, 2024
Irish Horsey: The Root is Love
Jul 02, 2024
Jennifer Wilkerson: Remember the 51%
Jun 25, 2024
Jevon Wooden: Challenging Familiarity
Jun 18, 2024
Leandris Weeden: Putting the “LEAN” in “Leandris”
Jun 11, 2024
Alejandra Mielke: Turn Off the Cultural Cruise Control
Jun 04, 2024
Janine Trinidad: Developing the “Whole Person”
May 28, 2024
Michael Fortinberry: Empower Your Team to Care
May 21, 2024
Erin O'Brien-Hofmann: I’ve Got a Guy. She’s a Girl
May 14, 2024
David Bradley: Being "IN-Integrity"
May 07, 2024
Leaders conversation about Women in the Construction Industry: HOW to make progress
Apr 30, 2024
Barb Allen inspires audience at the IUPAT Finishing Industries Forum 2024
Apr 23, 2024
Dan Wies: Let people know you care about them
Apr 16, 2024
Coty Fournier: Love, Reverence, and Well-Roundedness
Apr 09, 2024
Henry Nutt: Speak Your Mind With Respect
Apr 02, 2024
Dan Fauchier: Don’t Waste; Learn to Communicate
Mar 26, 2024
Jan Tuchman: Exploring trends that are rocking construction
Mar 19, 2024
Jackie Bailey: The Blueprint to Effective Communication
Mar 12, 2024
Stephanie Paul: Are You Coachable?
Mar 05, 2024
Steve Griggs: Straight Dirt
Feb 27, 2024
Shelley Armato: Be a Kind Disrupter
Feb 20, 2024
Chris Scheiblein: How to Extend a Helping Hand
Feb 13, 2024
Cathy Dolan-Schweitzer: Humor and Teflon - Ingredients For Success
Feb 06, 2024
Barb Allen: Sidelining Unconscious Bias
Jan 30, 2024
Palmina Whelan: Learn Something From Everyone
Jan 23, 2024
Doreen Bartoldus: Bossy With Good Reason
Jan 16, 2024
Jesse Hernandez: Just Hire the Younger Ones
Jan 09, 2024
Shining a Love Light on Community Impact: A Holiday Special at the YMCA
Dec 26, 2023
Kabri Lehrman-Schmid: Trailblazing Respect on the Job Site
Dec 19, 2023
Sandy Hamby: A Call to Action For Young People
Dec 12, 2023
Alastair Boulding: Hire For Love, Not Diversity
Dec 05, 2023
Daniel Dahlinger: We Need More Daniels
Nov 28, 2023
Jon Goldhill: Are You a Disruptive Successor?
Nov 21, 2023
Adam Hoots: Respect Yields Productivity
Nov 14, 2023
Manny Carrillo: I Raised My Hand
Nov 07, 2023
Bryon Stephens: The Culture Champion
Oct 31, 2023
Aaron Prill: The Most Valuable Soft Skills for Success in Construction
Oct 24, 2023
Angel lyke-Osuji: Empathize With Those You Lead
Oct 17, 2023
Tatsuya 'Tats' Nakagawa: Sharing Curiosity With Confidence
Oct 10, 2023
Ryan Malbach and Ethan Uhl: Barton Mallow: 99 Years of Legacy, Part II
Oct 03, 2023
Ryan Maibach and Ethan Uhl: Barton Mallow: 99 Years of Legacy, Part I
Sep 26, 2023
Eric Miller: Unsung Heroes Find the Common Ground
Sep 19, 2023
Brent Wilcox: Leading the Industry into the Future
Sep 12, 2023
Deb Coviello: A Few Pages From the CEO’s Playbook
Sep 05, 2023
Roberta Ndlela: Don’t Hide You
Aug 29, 2023
Maurice Thibodeau: Everyone Has Problems
Aug 22, 2023
Chris Bagatelos: Make Your Co-Worker Better
Aug 15, 2023
Jeff Perry: Connection Unlocks Potential
Aug 08, 2023
Wayne Crew: The Most Crucial Qualities of Successful Construction Industry Leaders
Aug 01, 2023
Bruce Orr: How can love, inclusion, and social justice transform leadership in the workplace?
Jul 25, 2023
Nitin Govila: Heart Led Leadership in Construction
Jul 18, 2023
Pierre Quinn: Be the Person You Needed
Jul 11, 2023
Teresa Magnus: The Most Overlooked Aspect of the Construction Industry: Valuing People
Jun 27, 2023
Deb Martinez: How Can Love and Compassionate Leadership Help Homeless and Low-Income Communities?
Jun 20, 2023
Patrick Skodje: Building Strong Teams Through Love and Passion
Jun 13, 2023
Vicki O'Leary: Breaking Down Barriers - A Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Construction
Jun 06, 2023
Christine Merdon: How important are soft skills in the construction industry?
May 30, 2023
Steven Philipp: Servant Leadership
May 23, 2023
John Posilicco: Leadership Grounded in Soft Skills
May 16, 2023
Cal Byer: Keep Caring After They Clock Out
May 09, 2023
Jeff Granberg: You Need the Soft Skills to Sell the Hard Skills
May 02, 2023
Sean Strickland: The Construction Industry: A Story Worth Telling
Apr 25, 2023
Nick Loughrin: Be a Learner. Not a Knower. Respect People.
Apr 18, 2023
Dominic Rubino: Attitude (AKA Soft Skills) is Everything
Apr 11, 2023
Sparky Bridges: You Matter. You Really Matter
Apr 04, 2023
Gretchen Gagel: In Pictures: Culture, Change, Agility, and Trust
Mar 28, 2023
Wally Adamchik: Insignificant is not a Leadership Strategy
Mar 21, 2023
Dennis Live at IUPAT - Part 3
Mar 14, 2023
Dennis Live at IUPAT - Part 2
Mar 07, 2023
Dennis Live at IUPAT - Part 1
Feb 28, 2023
Lee Benish: Don't sweat the small stuff
Feb 21, 2023
Jason Freeman: Do Your Imperfect Best
Feb 14, 2023
Brent Darnell: A Less Jerky Alpha
Feb 07, 2023
Nick Carrillo: I'm a Millennial, I swear!
Jan 31, 2023
Frank DeAngelis: Refuse to be helpless
Jan 24, 2023
John Burcaw: Lead with love and respect
Jan 17, 2023
Jim Johnson: We not Me!
Jan 10, 2023
Tim Dumas: Leading with Love if you know you can fail
Jan 03, 2023
Matt Graves: Construction is like an "Escape Room" - A Millienial's perspective
Dec 27, 2022
Glodean Champion: Don't focus on Fear
Dec 20, 2022
Albert Carrillo: Union is not a bad word.
Dec 13, 2022
Rebecca Jones: Love in the construction industry?
Dec 06, 2022
Bob Swanson: Don't just be careful. Be Caring!
Nov 29, 2022
Shawn Mahoney: Technology will never replace Soft Skills
Nov 22, 2022
Steve Farber: Building Love Into Business
Nov 15, 2022
Welcome to Soft As Steel, the podcast
Nov 07, 2022