those you lead. Project Engage is reinforcing what I learned during my MBA program. In the process of becoming a 100x leader, I feel that one always has room for learning and improvement.” Six months intro the


program, Segebartt hopes to become a better active listener


in order to improve her communication skills. “Tis is important in order to identify potential issues and better connect with my team. I also intend to work on my EQ [emotional intelligence] and develop better awareness of the needs of others.” Participation in Project Engage has been


a win for her so far. “I am enjoying the pro- gram and can easily fit the sessions into my schedule. It is nice to have the support and collaboration of my cohort and to realize that many leaders struggle with similar issues,” she said. “Together we are learning tech- niques to minimize our natural tendencies and practice new and better habits when leading and working as a team.”


Chas Torrence, EMJ Construction Not everyone in AGC of California Project Engage lives within the state – benefits from the program can be applied to any construction


professional, anywhere. Case in point: currently, the executive vice president of the Southeast office of EMJ Construction, Chas Torrence, is based and grew up in Chattanooga, TN. With bachelor’s degrees in history and in construction science and management, he has been in the construction industry for 19 years now. For Torrence, becoming a 100x leader


“starts with being honest with yourself about who you are and where you want to be,” he said. “From that point, you can


What is Project Engage?


P


roject Engage is a world-class leadership development experience framed with interactive cohort connections, hands-on learning ex- periences, and premier 1:1 executive coaching with clear objectives.


Throughout this yearlong program, participants discover the power of leader- ship to build a healthy culture and generate profitable business. Representing a dynamic partnership of AGC of California (AGC-CA),


Procore and GiANT, Project Engage was created in response to the question asked by leaders across the construction industry – “How can we leverage leadership and culture development to increase business success?” The answer: engagement. Forty-six construction professionals at all stages of their careers signed


up to be the first graduating class of the unique program that features both in-person and virtual components.


begin to understand your blind spots, shortcomings and strengths which will give you an enhanced ability to under- stand the group you are leading and how they will respond to you as a leader.” By summer 2022, participants were


learning about their natural tendencies in order to understand how stress can impact their behavior. So how is Torrence working with that knowledge to become a leader others want to follow? “My tendency is to move too fast as


I understand the strategy even if I do not have a 100% buy-in,” he said. “I am working hard on slowing down, listening to understand versus listening to hear, and then paying attention to how others respond to my vision.” And is the program meeting his ex-


pectations? “So far, it’s been great. It’s been exactly what I’ve hoped for, and I’m excited about what is next. I’m anxious to get to the end and look back on how much I have improved!”


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