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July 24, 2025

EP #128: Why Soft Skills Still Matter in Concrete

What’s the one skill that separates talkers from true leaders in the concrete industry? Seth Tandett sits down with James Baty, Executive Director of the Concrete Foundations Association, to talk about why communication, listening, and follow-up might be more important than specs and slump tests for your career. They cover how to navigate alpha-heavy meetings, what to say (or not say) in a room full of experts, and how asking the right question might make you the smartest person in the room. If...
Guest: James Baty