Podcast

Until 20 years ago, few researchers paid attention to the role of emotions in negotiating—how feelings can influence the way people overcome conflict, reach agreement, and create value when dealing with another party. Now – when we talk about negotiation, we’re really talking about the soft skills underlying the ability to negotiate effectively. A leader in this space at our Company is Branch Manager, Ian Switalski. His expertise guides the unpacking of the difficulties of negotiation, the soft skills necessary to negotiate effectively, and even what to do when someone gets frustrated while negotiating.

Why do people stay at this Company? Dianne Rodgers, our Wellness Manager, talks about what it’s been like working for Limbach for 45 years! Beyond learning how to pronounce the Company’s name properly, her story gives us practical ways we can foster employee satisfaction and retention today.

We all have something that gets us out of bed in the morning and off to work, but you may be surprised by how many people don’t find work to be that motivating factor. When you’re unfilfilled and disengaged from work, you’re quietly quitting. Coined in 2022, this phrase “Quiet Quitting” has taken social media by storm and it has reared its head in businesses all over the world. Find out how you can combat this movement in your organization by listening on Limbach Unlocked.

Wouldn’t it be nice if there were an acquisition how-to? What better way to know if two companies integrating cultures, policies, procedures and people than by going to the people themselves. In this episode we talk about Limbach’s latest acquisition – Jake Marshall. Rick Pollard, now Branch Manager of Limbach’s Jake Marshall branch, tells us what it’s been like integrating with Limbach since being acquired in December of 2021. His perspective sheds light on the challenges and benefits Jake Marshall has faced and the long, illustrious history the company has had in the great state of Tennessee. Check it out here!

What are your worst fears? Humans naturally recognize hazards to us and our survival. But why? And how? And what can we do about this? Hazard recognition is the name of the game in our company and this industry, so on this episode, we’re hearing from a hazard recognition expert: Keith Snead, our Ohio Safety Director. Listen in to learn more about how we can change our own mindset and by extension the Company, and our Industry by becoming more aware.