by Vicky Bello | Feb 3, 2026 | Career Development, Construction Industry, Workplace Behaviors
Sitting in my backyard one morning, watching the weather shift, I noticed how quickly conditions can change. Clouds moved fast. The wind stayed active. One lone bird struggled in the air before landing on the very top of a tall palm tree, fully exposed, swaying, and...
by Vicky Bello | Jan 23, 2026 | Career Clarity, Career Development, Construction Industry
The first quarter of the calendar year is well underway, and the results of the fruits of each person’s labor are starting to roll in through W-2s, 1099s, and business year-end closes. For individuals, it becomes a personal scorecard, how effort compares to reward....
by Vicky Bello | Jan 8, 2026 | Career Clarity, Career Development, Construction Industry, Industry Insights
The city I reside in and where FLCC is based, Deerfield Beach, Florida, has live beach cameras that allow us to listen to the ocean while watching beachgoers enjoy this magnificent hidden gem in South Florida. There is even a live underwater camera, along with two...
by Vicky Bello | Dec 18, 2025 | Career Development, Construction Industry, Construction Leadership, Holidays, Industry Insights
How Irritation Over Inquiry Leads to Predictable and Preventable Outcomes My annual tradition of reading The Power of Christmas Prayer began as usual, in chapter one; although this year I stayed there longer than usual, reading it a second time. Something...
by Vicky Bello | Dec 9, 2025 | Career Development, Construction Industry, Holidays, Industry Insights
Every year as the holiday season approaches, construction companies reflect on the milestones, challenges, and wins that shaped their projects. For many firms, it is tradition to thank employees with end of year bonuses or cash gifts as appreciation for the...