Damian Lang

Have you ever searched for something, not knowing what you were looking for, and found it? No? Me neither. Full story

You’ve heard the definition of insanity, haven’t you? It’s doing something the same way, over and over, yet expecting different results. Full story

How can I set my company apart from my competitors and be successful? This is a question I get from a lot of contractors these days. Full story

As a team leader, you deliver the same direction over and over again. Then, just when you think your team finally gets it, they take two steps back! Full story

You want to grow your business, right? But you’re already doing all that you can. You’re at capacity and running so hard that you can’t go any faster. Sound familiar? Full story

Yesterday, while I was flying back to Columbus, Ohio, from Kansas City, Mo., a lot of things were going through my mind. Full story

As I’m writing this month’s tip, I am patiently waiting between events at my daughter Amy’s track meet. I’ve got a big smile on my face, as Amy has won her first two events. Full story

In order to win at the game of business, you must recruit and field the right players for your team. Full story

Remember when you were a little kid and your mom would put you to bed, telling you it’s “quiet time”? This is a lesson most of us forgot as we grew up and began purchasing things. Full story

A lesson learned from those who dug water wells by hand years ago is that the harder you dig a hole, the deeper you will get. The deeper you get, the less the view. Full story

Because there were so many siblings in my family, I developed a deep sense of “sharing.” This sharing has attracted wonderful employees, partners and customers to my company. Full story

Why do contractors bid work, and then slowly sabotage their chances of getting the work by telling the perspective customer, “My price is high, but…?” Full story

To quote the great Vince Lombardi: “Men respond to leadership in a most remarkable way and, once you have won his heart, he will follow you anywhere.” Full story

I should have bought it. I should have done it. Ever hear someone say that when discussing a piece of equipment or house or property someone else bought at a fraction of its worth? Full story

When discussing a change order, scheduling conflict, or any other issue on a project, remember there is a Golden Rule. Full story

Throughout your career, you will have to make choices to get where you are going. Taking unnecessary risks regularly can take you down the road to disaster. Full story

Unlike traveling a long and winding road, when creating wealth for yourself, there are alternative routes you can take to get you there quicker. Full story

As a child, I ran away from home several times. With nine of us, and rules, getting along at home appeared to be a real “hardship.” Full story

Just building a successful construction company isn’t enough. You have to have a succession (continuation) plan to keep it prospering without you. Full story

Have you ever gone way low on a bid, and then out of some desire, you took the job anyway? Then, the job doesn’t turn out as good as you thought it would. Full story