
Heath Suddleson
PSP, DTM, PID
MD, USWorking for some great leaders, and some horrible managers, has helped Heath realize some of the subtle nuances in attitude that can make the difference in turning a manager into a leader. Having had the opportunity to be a manager and a leader himself, Heath had the opportunity to not only become a student of leadership, but a practitioner as well
þ Shares his 25+ years practicing and examining leadership in many forms.
þ Served in a principal role at the corporate level for global engineering/construction companies
þ Served key roles for General Contractors, Architects/Engineers, and Owners.
þ Led teams in managing billions of dollars worth of design and construction projects.
þ Provides insights into what makes certain leadership styles & techniques work where others fail.
þ Highlights that some of his most profound lessons came by serving in volunteer leadership roles
þ If you get consistently high productivity from volunteers, imagine what happens with a paid staff!
þ Served two years on the Board of Directors for Toastmasters International helping to map out the 5 year strategic plan, rebranding for an organization serving over 250,000 members in 122 countries, and many other accomplishments.
His bestselling book, The Attitude Check: Lessons In Leadership has become a practical field guide for leaders to harness their attitudes to increase productivity and reduce turnover in the work place. Some organizations have incorporated his book into their standard training programs. He has been featured in many publications on the topic of employee engagement, including CFO Magazine. Additionally, Heath speaks to thousands of people each year teaching them to become better leaders. He has conducted multiple day training sessions on 5 continents, and in two languages. Audiences have included: Bechtel, AECOM, Skanska USA, Rotary International Toastmasters International, Project Management Institute, Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International, Construction Specifications Institute, and many others.
If you are ready to take action and turn your managers into leaders, then please contact us to schedule an Attitude Check.
Check Your Attitude Early
Check Your Attitude Often
Check Your Attitude At The Door
Working for some great leaders, and some horrible managers, has helped Heath realize some of the subtle nuances in attitude that can make the difference in turning a manager into a leader. Having had the opportunity to be a manager and a leader himself, Heath had the opportunity to not only become a student of leadership, but a practitioner as well
þ Shares his 25+ years practicing and examining leadership in many forms.
þ Served in a principal role at the corporate level for global engineering/construction companies
þ Served key roles for General Contractors, Architects/Engineers, and Owners.
þ Led teams in managing billions of dollars worth of design and construction projects.
þ Provides insights into what makes certain leadership styles & techniques work where others fail.
þ Highlights that some of his most profound lessons came by serving in volunteer leadership roles
þ If you get consistently high productivity from volunteers, imagine what happens with a paid staff!
þ Served two years on the Board of Directors for Toastmasters International helping to map out the 5 year strategic plan, rebranding for an organization serving over 250,000 members in 122 countries, and many other accomplishments.
His bestselling book, The Attitude Check: Lessons In Leadership has become a practical field guide for leaders to harness their attitudes to increase productivity and reduce turnover in the work place. Some organizations have incorporated his book into their standard training programs. He has been featured in many publications on the topic of employee engagement, including CFO Magazine. Additionally, Heath speaks to thousands of people each year teaching them to become better leaders. He has conducted multiple day training sessions on 5 continents, and in two languages. Audiences have included: Bechtel, AECOM, Skanska USA, Rotary International Toastmasters International, Project Management Institute, Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International, Construction Specifications Institute, and many others.
If you are ready to take action and turn your managers into leaders, then please contact us to schedule an Attitude Check.
Check Your Attitude Early
Check Your Attitude Often
Check Your Attitude At The Door
The Attitude Check: Lessons In Leadership
Based on his book, The Attitude Check: Lessons In Leadership, participants will learn how subtle changes in attitude will allow teams to operate more effectively. This will increase productivity, and it will decrease turnover because simple changes in attitude can create a work environment where people feel happy, active, and engaged. Typical subjects covered include the value of teamwork, how to clarify expectations and get buy in, how to...
From Project Manager to Project Leader
Based on his book, The Attitude Check: Lessons In Leadership, this presentation focuses specifically on project management and how to understand that while we manage tasks and activities, those activities must be performed by people, who must be led. Participants will learn how to get the most from their project team by focusing on key attitude changes. Typical subjects covered include the value of teamwork, how to meet the needs of the project, how to...
Managing Client Expectations Without Losing Your Shirt, or the Next Job
In industries where clients are wanting to receive more value for lower costs, a lot of projects are being bid with little margin or contingency, let alone profit. This is compounded when clients make requests for changes after the work is awarded. The good news is that simple attitude changes can allow companies to manage these expectations in a productive, and sometimes even profitable way. Typical subjects covered include how to deal with clarifying...
Project Scheduling Toolbox
Industry and Client demands have put a lot of pressure on project schedules. Software developers are constantly coming out with new and improved programs that will do everything but cook your breakfast. Just like a toolbox on the jobsite, there is no one tool that does it all. This presentation covers the different functions of Project Controls and shows how using a combination of software packages can...

