How Do You Become Someone People Want to Follow? | Randy Smith & Brian Allen | 217

What does it take to become the kind of leader people actually want to follow?Ryan sits down with Randy Smith and Brian Allen, two leadership development professionals with decades of experience helping organizations build stronger teams, develop future leaders, and create lasting workplace cultures.From coaching supervisors and designing leadership programs to working alongside field operations and preparing the next generation of leaders, Randy and Brian share the lessons they’ve learned about earning trust, developing people, and leading with intention.The conversation explores why leadership should begin long before a promotion, how engaged leaders create stronger crews, why mentorship and communication matter more than ever, and how AI can become a valuable tool without replacing the experience, judgment, and relationships that define the trades.Whether you’re an apprentice, journeyman, foreman, supervisor, contractor, or executive, this episode offers practical insights on developing leadership skills, building stronger teams, and preparing the next generation of the workforce.🔔 If you work in the pipe, sheet metal, or mechanical trades, be sure to follow The Pipeline Podcast as Randy and Brian launch their new show dedicated to sharing stories from the field, celebrating their people, and developing the next generation of leaders. Going live with Episode 1 in the next few weeks! 🔔Topics covered:Why leadership isn’t defined by a job titleDeveloping leadership skills before the promotionWhat engaged leadership looks like in the fieldBuilding trust and stronger workplace culturesWhy mentorship and communication still matterPreparing the next generation of trade leadersHow AI can support, not replace, skilled workersEmbracing technology while keeping people firstLeadership lessons for every stage of your careerWhy Randy and Brian are launching The Pipeline Podcast✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ 📱FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@powerlinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@powerlinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@powerlinepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Powerline Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Powerline-Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@PowerlinePodcst⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙️HOST: RYAN LUCAS🎙️Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ryanwlucas⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ryanwlucas⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ryan Lucas⁠⁠⁠⁠💥INQUIRIES OR GUEST SUGGESTION💥Email: ⁠⁠⁠powerlinepodcast@quantaservices.com⁠