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What High-Performing Leaders Get Wrong About Conflict
Live with Mark Breslin + Guest Expert Brent Darnell
Join Mark Breslin for Real Talk—a no-fluff interview series tackling the hardest leadership topics head-on. In this session, emotional intelligence pioneer Brent Darnell joins Mark to unpack how tough conversations can actually build stronger crews. Together, they dive into real jobsite conflict, sharing practical tools to lead with clarity, calm, and confidence—even when emotions run high. Real experts. Real stories. Real solutions for the jobsite.
Session Format: 60-minute Zoom webinar
Guest Bio:
Brent Darnell is a pioneer in emotional intelligence training for the construction industry. A third-generation builder, his work has transformed how leaders communicate and perform on the jobsite. Named one of ENR’s Top 25 Newsmakers, Brent’s programs have reached professionals in 21 countries and top universities like Penn State and Georgia Tech. He brings a unique blend of industry insight and people skills to every session.
What High-Performing Leaders Get Wrong About Conflict
Date: October 8, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PT
Cost: $129.00/attendee (Complimentary for Subscribers of Professional Construction Leader)
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Who Should Attend: Foremen, General Foremen, Superintendents, and Up-and-Coming Leaders
Speakers: Mark Breslin, CEO of Breslin Strategies, and Brent Darnell, Speaker and Author
What You’ll Learn:
- Practical tools to manage conflict calmly and effectively
- How to turn disagreements into productive dialogue
- Emotional intelligence skills that improve team trust
- The role of psychological safety in driving performance
- Duration: 60 minutes
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Turning Conflict into Connection: How to use tough conversations to build trust and respect.
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Emotional Intelligence on the Jobsite: Why mastering your emotions is a leadership advantage.
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Calm Under Pressure: Practical tools to stay grounded when tension runs high.
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Psychological Safety: Creating a crew culture where people feel safe to speak up and stay accountable.
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Leading Without Escalating: How to address issues directly—without drama or division.
EXCLUSIVE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION LEADER SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
- General Superintendents/General Foremen/Field Leaders
- Supervisors
- Regional Managers/Project Managers/Operations Managers
- Equipment Managers
- Project Engineers/Project Managers/ Assistant Project Manager
- Emerging Leaders
- Anyone motivated to take a successful path in personal growth in leadership
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Stronger Crew Dynamics: Leaders learn to turn tension into teamwork, reducing conflict-related disruptions on site.
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Improved Communication: Field leaders gain tools to deliver feedback and direction without triggering defensiveness.
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Better Jobsite Culture: A focus on emotional intelligence helps leaders create respectful, accountable teams that work better together.
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Fewer Mistakes, More Ownership: Psychological safety encourages crews to speak up early—preventing small issues from becoming costly problems.
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Leadership Growth Without Leaving the Field: Practical strategies field leaders can apply immediately, without time away from the job.
INSTRUCTOR, COACH & MENTOR
Mark Breslin
Mark Breslin is the 4th Generation of a construction family. He has served as CEO of North America’s largest heavy civil contractors’ association for decades. As a top-rated public speaker and trainer, he has spoken live to more than 400,000 construction leaders and workers. This includes providing leadership training to more than 20,000 construction leaders, including Project Managers & Engineers, Foremen, General Foremen, and Superintendents. His onsite programs have been presented live to construction leaders everywhere, from the Raiders Stadium in Las Vegas to the 9-11 rebuild in New York, the oil sands of Alberta, and the solar fields in the Mohave Desert. He works with the most successful construction companies in North America (dozens of the ENR 500), assisting in developing and deploying leadership programming, culture building, mentoring initiatives, and more. He speaks the language, knows the industry, and resonates authentically.
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