{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"507 :: What a Leadership Book Featuring Jordan, Messi, & Bear Bryant Taught Me About Ambition and Sacrifice","description":"Are you trading time, health, or relationships in pursuit of your goals\u2014and not even realizing it?   In this episode, Bradley Hartmann shares a powerful non-obvious leadership book, The Cost of These Dreams by Wright Thomson, that reframes ambition, success, and the unseen sacrifices we make to chase big dreams.    Through stories of iconic figures like Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi, Urban Meyer, Pat Riley, and Dan Gable, we explore what it really costs to lead at a high level\u2014and whether we\u2019re willing to pay that price.   In this episode you will:   Discover how world-class performers balance \u2014 and often fail to balance \u2014 success and self. Learn how ambition, if unchecked, can erode the very things you're working to protect. Reflect on your own leadership path and how to pursue excellence without losing yourself in the process.   Listen now to discover what elite competitors reveal about success, sacrifice, and how to lead with greater clarity and intention in the construction industry.   At Bradley Hartmann & Company, we help construction teams improve sales, leadership,  and communication by reducing miscommunication, strengthening teamwork, and bridging language gaps between English and Spanish speakers. To learn more about our product offerings, visit bradleyhartmannandco.com.   The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction, including strategy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, confidence, innovation, and effective decision-making. You\u2019ll also gain insights into delegation, cultural intelligence, goal setting, team building, employee engagement, and how to overcome common culture problems\u2014whether you\u2019re leading a crew or managing an entire organization.   Have topic ideas or guest recommendations? Contact us at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.   New podcasts are dropped every Tuesday and Thursday.     This episode is brought to you by The Construction Spanish Toolbox \u2014the most practical way for construction teams to learn jobsite-ready Spanish in just minutes a day over 6 months.           ","author_name":"The Construction Leadership Podcast: Executive Strategies to Build Elite Teams & Consistently Deliver On-Time, Under Budget","author_url":"https:\/\/www.constructionleadershippodcast.com\/","html":"