This is the Jocko Underground podcast number 153 sitting here with Echo Charles.

We've got some interesting questions from the people, from the troops today.

Let's get into it.

Cool. First question.

Hi.

A year ago, I was promoted to general contractor assistant superintendent on a 99% all-male multifamily construction site.

The promotion was appreciated, but unexpected. To say the least, I'm completely flabbergasted and

frustrated at the quote-unquote communication or complete lack of communication.

That problem is solvable, a lot of work, but doable. The issue is the acceptance of the lack of communication as the norm by leadership for multiple reasons. Then there's all the other problems under the umbrella of lack of communication. There are so many factors, older to younger, woman to men, English to Spanish, and on and on. It's interesting.

The Spanish-speaking guys try so much harder to listen because of the language barrier.

They end up being much better communicators without speaking much English than the indifferent

English-speaking Americans.

However, the cultural differences make it hard for a woman to be in authority.

The whole thing is a Rubik's cube of pride, me, ego, most of the men, and a whole lot of frustration.

How do I speak to men of different ages and races and backgrounds and improve the output of

communication?

Thanks.

Okay, so I'll start up by saying this. Okay. So I'll start off by saying this.

What if I told you that no one cared that you're a woman?

You're probably shaking your head right now.

And you're saying that's not true.

And you're actually right.

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