Devils Advocate: Trades Edition
Devils Advocate: Trades Edition is a no-BS podcast hosted by Lisa McGrath, featuring honest conversations about construction, business, leadership, workplace issues, and the hard truths shaping today's trades industry.
Hard Hats Hard Truth EP 12
Join Lisa McGrath and Michael as they explore burnout and work-life balance, emphasizing the role of psychology and HR courses for people-facing industries. They discuss family dynamics, sibling relationships, parenting, and the significance of nicknames. The episode compares industry conferences like CCI and ACMA, tribunal system costs, and the nuances of ownership versus renting. Political frustrations are aired, focusing on Doug Ford and the two-party system. The conversation lightens with infomercials, late-night purchases, and the joys of Costco, concluding with tips on coping with burnout and achieving balance.
Key Points
- Burnout is a significant issue in people-facing industries, requiring skills in psychology, HR, and conflict resolution to manage effectively.
- The increasing number of fees and costs associated with property ownership, such as tribunal fees for titled parking stalls, make ownership feel more like renting.
- Both Lisa and Michael expressed frustration over the state of politics, highlighting the disconnect between career politicians and the everyday needs of citizens.
Chapters
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Transcript
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