I’m Asking You to Speak up

Welcome everybody. I hope you are doing well. This is a short blog but it is super important.

First, I want to share some feedback from a listener. They said they have been diving deep into learning since attending the PM bootcamp by reading books, watching videos, and teaching Last Planner System to site managers. They also sent team members to the Super PM bootcamp and came back energized. Together they created a strong team with a focus on lean practices.

They asked if I would consider being a mentor. The answer is yes. If I am qualified in their eyes, all they need to do is get scheduled with Daniela. We can even record a blog conversation that shares lessons without mentioning their name or company.

They also asked for help with TACT planning. They completed the certification but struggled with formatting the Excel sheet for work density. My response is that we can absolutely support through one-on-one coaching or by joining our Discord community where help is often free if we have capacity. To connect, reach out to DanielaJ at ElevateConstructionIST.com.

The feedback also shared how valuable the books have been. They adopted the advice to read a book a week and finished more than 45 books in 16 months. That represents a huge season of growth.

Now let’s shift into the main point of this blog. Recently I was reading Invisible Women and was struck by the harsh realities women face around the world. Inequality, harassment, setbacks, and crime are unfortunately still widespread. I came across a post that said we must raise our voices now before our daughters wonder why they no longer have one. That message hit hard.

If society fails to resolve inequality and elevate women, artificial intelligence and technology will inherit these biases and amplify them. We must act before it is too late. Too often people dismiss injustice until it escalates into something far worse. We can already see examples where women lost basic freedoms almost overnight.

This blog is not political. It is about humanity and respect. When legislators cannot agree and women are left suffering under impossible circumstances, we must recognize that solutions have failed. Respect and balance are essential. We need real compromise that prevents harm to both mothers and children.

The same principle applies in construction. Harm is harm, no matter the source. When contracts and outdated systems force people into unsafe work conditions, fatigue, and even suicide, it is unacceptable. If you see something that is wrong on a project, you must say something. Silence is dangerous.

We should no longer tolerate abusive contracts, disrespectful leaders, or unsafe practices. Owners will stop harmful behaviors when contractors refuse to participate. General contractors will stop mistreating trade partners when everyone on the team demands respect. The industry will only change when people collectively speak up.

The Harvey Weinstein scandal showed the cost of silence. Abuse thrived because people stayed quiet, ignored warning signs, or prioritized careers over integrity. In construction, financial abuse, coercion, and intimidation happen every day. Turning a blind eye only perpetuates the problem.

We cannot allow ourselves to become the people who knew but did nothing. Whether in Hollywood or on a jobsite, abuse is abuse. The only path forward is to speak up, protect others, and demand better.

I am asking you directly. Please say something. When you see injustice, disrespect, or unsafe practices, do not let them slide. This industry needs voices that refuse to stay silent.

On we go.

Key Takeaway

I cannot be the only one speaking up. If I see injustice or abuse in construction or in society, I must raise my voice because silence only fuels harm.