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Real Talk: What High-Performing Leaders Get Wrong About Conflict

Live with Mark Breslin + Guest Expert Brent Darnell

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Date

October 8, 2026

Time

8:00–9:00 AM PT

Format

Live on Zoom

Length

60 minutes

Featuring

Mark Breslin + Brent Darnell

About this webinar

Raw. Truthful. Insightful.

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.

Key learnings

Key focus areas.

Turning Conflict into Connection

How to use tough conversations to build trust and respect.

Emotional Intelligence on the Jobsite

Why mastering your emotions is a leadership advantage.

Calm Under Pressure

Practical tools to stay grounded when tension runs high.

Psychological Safety

Creating a crew culture where people feel safe to speak up and stay accountable.

Leading Without Escalating

How to address issues directly—without drama or division.

Who should attend

Built for the leaders running your work.

General Superintendents/General Foremen/Field LeadersSupervisorsRegional Managers/Project Managers/Operations ManagersEquipment ManagersProject Engineers/Project Managers/ Assistant Project ManagerEmerging LeadersAnyone motivated to take a successful path in personal growth in leadership

Your guest

Brent Darnell

Speaker and Author

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.

Hosted by Mark Breslin, speaker and author in construction.

Save your seat.

Live on Zoom. 60 minutes. October 8, 2026, 8:00–9:00 AM PT.

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