by Vicky Bello | Aug 31, 2026 | Career Clarity, Career Development, Construction Industry, Workplace Value
https://floridaconstructionconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20000-BLOG.mp3 I stopped counting a long time ago, but according to our brand consultants, conservatively, I have had more than 20,000 face-to-face conversations with people who make their living...
by Vicky Bello | Nov 18, 2025 | Construction Industry, Holidays, Industry Insights, Workplace Value
When you look up the meaning of thankful, the synonyms are what you would expect: appreciative, grateful, and well pleased. A surprise to me was that in addition to the expected descriptions, the word “relieved” is listed as a synonym for thankful. It totally makes...
by Vicky Bello | Oct 21, 2025 | Career Clarity, Career Development, Construction Industry, Industry Insights, Workplace Behaviors, Workplace Value
After decades immersed with construction management from the field to the boardroom, and almost three decades walking alongside professionals as they navigate career decisions, I’ve seen how easily even the most talented people can drift off course. In our industry,...
by FLCC Team | Mar 21, 2024 | Workplace Value
The dictionary definition of a stranger is “a person one does not know or with whom one is not familiar,” also phrased as a person who does not know or is not known in a particular place or community. Further, the dictionary says it is a person entirely unaccustomed...
by FLCC Team | Dec 14, 2023 | Workplace Value
Understanding Cash Flow in Construction Management One of my advisors recently asked, “Which clients do you need to break up with?” My immediate answer was none of them; we are happy to help all of them and appreciate their business. Upon further thought, I decided...
by FLCC Team | Sep 21, 2023 | Workplace Value
The Importance of Virtual and Real-World Experience in Construction Management This weekend, I watched the new movie Gran Turismo, the true story of UK gamer Jann Mardenborough turned professional race car driver. He was one of the top ten players in the world playing...