Level up your game with these book recommendations from four construction leaders.
Brandon Escandon, CEO of Maven Group picks... Street Smarts
By Norm Brodsky and Beau Burlingam
A practical, no-nonsense guide to building and sustaining a successful business. With a sharp wit and candid tone, Brodsky emphasizes the importance of instinct, discipline, and learning from mistakes, arguing that street smarts often matter more than formal education when it comes to navigating the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.
Jessica Stack, Principal at TinkerMa Architects picks..."Turn the Ship Around"
By L. David Marquet, Captain, US Navy
A compelling leadership memoir that recounts how a U.S. Navy Captain transformed one of the worst-performing submarines in the fleet into one of the best by empowering his crew to think and act like leaders, and creating a culture of ownership, accountability, and trust. A practical framework for building empowered teams in any organization.
Tony Boals, VP at Wright Brothers Construction picks... "The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York"
By Robert Caro
A Pulitzer Prize–winning biography that chronicles the life and staggering influence of Robert Moses, the master builder who shaped much of 20th-century New York City and its surrounding infrastructure. Caro reveals how Moses amassed unprecedented power to build parks, highways, bridges, and public housing—often at the expense of communities and democratic process.
Matthew Jeffrey, Owner of Chattanooga Floor Care picks... "Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building Teams"
By Brian Gottlieb
A multiple award-winning, compelling, and practical guide that blends storytelling with actionable leadership insight. It takes readers through a real case study of a remodeling company fraught with turnover and failure. Through a mentorship incorporating five pillars of leadership, the company experiences a transformational journey into a powerhouse, high-performing team.
