Speaking Topic

THE FIVE MINUTE FOREMAN: Mastering The People Side Of Construction.

Based On The Best-Selling Book That’s Sold Over 70,000 Copies. Gives Your Field Leaders The Practical Skills To Lead Their Crews, Starting With How They Lead.

The Challenge

You Promoted Them Because They Were The Best. Now Make Them Leaders.

Your strongest performers are now running crews, managing people, and carrying accountability they were never trained for. The result is miscommunication, low morale, rework, and turnover.

It’s not their fault. Nobody gave them the tools.

The Five Minute Foreman gives them the tools.

About This Topic

Breslin’s Best-Selling Leadership Program, Starting With How They Lead.

Based on Mark Breslin’s best-selling book The Five Minute Foreman, with over 70,000 copies sold and used by top contractors nationwide to train their field leaders, this is Breslin Strategies’ best-selling program. It gives your foremen and superintendents the specific strategies, communication techniques, and leadership tools they need to lead their crews with confidence and clarity.

This isn’t theory. It’s immediately applicable. They leave with tools they use the next day on the job site.

Key Focus Areas

What This Topic Covers.

Effective Communication

Lead conversations that build loyalty and drive better results.

Motivation Through Positive Reinforcement

Keep crews engaged and focused without resorting to pressure.

Safety Leadership

Build a safety mindset that goes beyond compliance.

Quality & Reducing Rework

Improve work standards and eliminate costly mistakes.

Goal Setting & Productivity

Set clear targets that drive crew performance.

Accountability & Teamwork

Build crews that hold each other to a higher standard.

What Participants Are Saying

Life-Changing. Their Words.

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Working with Mark Breslin has been an absolute game-changer for our field leaders. He masterfully connects the importance of leadership skills like praise, recognition, communication, and coaching with practical ways to put them into action. Mark inspires our leaders to develop other leaders, creating a ripple effect of growth and transformation across their teams.

APi Group
Monica Seme

Vice President, Learning & Leadership Development, APi Group

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From the moment Mark stepped on stage, he captivated our field superintendents, foremen, and yard operations team. His deep industry knowledge and clear understanding of what it takes to lead in construction gave him instant credibility. He didn’t simply present to our team — he engaged them — which is why every individual left better equipped to lead, motivate, and communicate with their teams.

Miron Construction
Jen Bauer

Executive Vice President, Marketing & Culture, Miron Construction Co., Inc.

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Mark’s engagement and enthusiasm resonated greatly with our team. His energy, no-nonsense approach and captivating speaking style had a profound impact on the various leaders within our organization. I would highly recommend Mark for engaging leadership groups at all levels within any business.

Mozingo Construction
Jake Creger

General Manager, Mozingo Construction, Inc.

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The program was amazing and Mark was relatable and worth the wait. He spoke to our guys’ concerns and inspired their growth. He also made them feel valued for being in the room and challenged them to go further. Thanks for helping us be successful in our leadership development.

JP Excavating
Michon Palmer

VP, JP Excavating

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