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Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. Showcasing men and women by sharing their stories and experiences. Our guests range from CEOs of 100 million-dollar businesses to a 21-year-old fabricator/welder. By sharing their experiences we aim to inspire the next generation of boys and girls hoping to break the generational miseducation surrounding the trades as an option. The Line is produced by Blackline whose mission is to continue to lift the view of the skilled trades. For trades by trades. Welcome to the Line.Tune in every Monday for a new episode.
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- 5 days ago16 min
(Ownership Vs Accountability Field Notes Issue 16) The Line Ep.168
What’s the difference between ownership and accountability, and why does understanding that difference matter in leadership?In this episode of Blackline Field Notes, I share a story from over 20 years ago about a young foreman who made a decision that forever changed the way I looked at leadership and building a company.The reality is, ownership is how we approach the work in front of us, while accountability is how we respond when things go wrong. Understanding both can change not only the organizations we build but also the opportunities we create for ourselves.Lessons Learned Through Experience. Shared From Those Who Are in the Field.--------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-------------------------FOLLOW JOSH:X: https://x.com/Joshuadmellott... / joshuadmellott LinkedIn: / TikTok: / ucc11qg6hxwp7tmvmr_sv7vg --------------------------FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltdInstagram: / blacklinelt. .Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...LinkedIn: / YouTube: / @blacklineltd Website: https://www.blacklineltd.com/--------------------------EXPLORE THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
- 1 weeks ago37 min
Don't Quit Ft Gary C. Evans Ep.167
What does it really mean to never give up?In this episode of The Line Podcast by Blackline, Joshua D. Mellott sits down with Gary Evans, CEO and Chairman of U.S. Antimony, to discuss perseverance, leadership, and what it takes to stay in the game when things get difficult.Gary shares his experiences through success and failure, the lessons learned along the way, and why sometimes the greatest opportunities come to those who simply refuse to quit.From the importance of American industry and the skilled trades to the future of manufacturing and critical minerals in the United States, this conversation is about more than business. It’s about endurance, recognizing opportunity, and believing in a brighter future.The future is bright if we’re willing to stay in the game long enough to see it.--------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-------------------------FOLLOW JOSH:X: https://x.com/Joshuadmellott... / joshuadmellott LinkedIn: / TikTok: / ucc11qg6hxwp7tmvmr_sv7vg --------------------------FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltdInstagram: / blacklinelt. .Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...LinkedIn: / YouTube: / @blacklineltd Website: https://www.blacklineltd.com/--------------------------EXPLORE THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
- 1 weeks ago18 min
(Excuses Vs Explanations Field Notes Issue 15) The Line Ep.166
There’s a big difference between making excuses and giving explanations, and as leaders, understanding that difference matters.In this episode of Blackline Field Notes, we’re talking about the importance of taking responsibility when we’ve missed something, while also recognizing the importance of listening when someone else is explaining what happened.An explanation helps us understand the circumstances. An excuse attempts to remove responsibility. But if we’re not careful, we can become so frustrated with an outcome that we dismiss legitimate explanations as excuses.And when people stop explaining things to us, that’s a dangerous place to be as a leader.Lessons Learned Through Experience. Shared From Those Who Are in the Field.--------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-------------------------FOLLOW JOSH:X: https://x.com/Joshuadmellott... / joshuadmellott LinkedIn: / TikTok: / ucc11qg6hxwp7tmvmr_sv7vg --------------------------FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltdInstagram: / blacklinelt. .Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...LinkedIn: / YouTube: / @blacklineltd Website: https://www.blacklineltd.com/--------------------------EXPLORE THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
- 1 weeks ago12 min
(Being Right Vs Doing Right Field Notes Issue 14) The Line Ep.165
Being right and doing right aren’t always the same thing.Sometimes we’re so focused on proving a point that we lose sight of what really matters. Whether on the job site, in the boardroom, or at home, knowing the difference can make or break relationships.In this episode of Blackline Field Notes, Joshua D. Mellott shares lessons learned through experience about leadership, relationships, and why doing what’s right matters more than simply being right.Lessons Learned Through Experience. Shared From Those Who Are in the Field.--------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-------------------------FOLLOW JOSH:X: https://x.com/Joshuadmellott... / joshuadmellott LinkedIn: / TikTok: / ucc11qg6hxwp7tmvmr_sv7vg --------------------------FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltdInstagram: / blacklinelt. .Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...LinkedIn: / YouTube: / @blacklineltd Website: https://www.blacklineltd.com/--------------------------EXPLORE THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
- 3 weeks ago33 min
Silver & Gold Ft Rick van Nieuwenhuyse Ep.164
In this episode of The Line, I sit down with Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse, CEO of Contango Silver & Gold, for a conversation about what it really means to mine in Alaska.Rick shares how mining is about far more than extracting resources. It’s about investing in real people and real communities. It’s about building partnerships, creating opportunities, and providing a new way of life while taking care of the land, the people, and the resources along the way.These are the stories that need to be told.These are the organizations and the men and women doing the work, creating opportunities, and making it possible for the rest of us to live the lives we live.This is why we tell these stories at Blackline.--------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-------------------------FOLLOW JOSH:X: https://x.com/Joshuadmellott... / joshuadmellott LinkedIn: / TikTok: / ucc11qg6hxwp7tmvmr_sv7vg --------------------------FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltdInstagram: / blacklinelt. .Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...LinkedIn: / YouTube: / @blacklineltd Website: https://www.blacklineltd.com/--------------------------EXPLORE THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
- 3 weeks ago18 min
(Fault Vs ResponsibilIty Field Notes Issue 13) The Line Ep.163
In this episode of Blackline Field Notes, we’re kicking off a five-part series called Leadership Understands the Difference.Over the years, I’ve learned that sometimes the difference between two words can completely change how we think, respond, and lead. Throughout this series, we’ll be talking about five important distinctions in leadership: Fault vs. Responsibility, Being Right vs. Doing Right, Excuses vs. Explanations, Ownership vs. Accountability, and Blame vs. Fault.We’re starting with Fault vs. Responsibility. Just because something isn’t your fault doesn’t mean it isn’t your responsibility. As leaders, we have to understand that difference. It’s easy to point to who’s at fault, but leadership requires us to recognize what we’re responsible for and what we’re going to do about it.These are lessons learned through experience, sometimes the hard way, and shared in hopes that others can learn from them.Lessons Learned Through Experience. Shared From Those Who Are in the Field.--------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-------------------------FOLLOW JOSH:X: https://x.com/Joshuadmellott... / joshuadmellott LinkedIn: / TikTok: / ucc11qg6hxwp7tmvmr_sv7vg --------------------------FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltdInstagram: / blacklinelt. .Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...LinkedIn: / YouTube: / @blacklineltd Website: https://www.blacklineltd.com/--------------------------EXPLORE THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
- 4 weeks ago39 min
The Legacy Ft Nick Laviolette Ep.162
Long before LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, or podcasts existed, there were men who understood the importance of passing along their knowledge, teaching their craft, and mentoring the next generation.In this episode of The Line Podcast, I sit down with Nicholas Laviolette, Director of Mining at LRL Construction, to talk about the work we do with our hands, the fulfillment that comes from doing honorable work, and the responsibility we have to those coming behind us.Nick shares some incredible stories about his origins, his father, his grandfather, and generations of experience in the mining and construction industries. Stories of hard work, mentorship, sacrifice, and even lives saved because of the knowledge and experience passed down through generations.These men weren’t just doing a job. They were building something that would outlast them.They understood what it meant to say TRADES OR DIE long before we ever put those words together.This conversation is about more than mining or construction. It’s about the people who came before us, the lessons they taught us, and our responsibility to carry that knowledge forward.For the Trades. By the Trades.Step Up to the Line.--------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-------------------------FOLLOW JOSH:X: https://x.com/Joshuadmellott... / joshuadmellott LinkedIn: / TikTok: / ucc11qg6hxwp7tmvmr_sv7vg --------------------------FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltdInstagram: / blacklinelt. .Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...LinkedIn: / YouTube: / @blacklineltd Website: https://www.blacklineltd.com/--------------------------EXPLORE THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
- Oct 8, 202613 min
(The Breakup Field Notes Issue 12) The Line Ep.161
This week’s Blackline Field Notes, Issue 012: The Breakup is about looking at yourself first, owning what’s yours, recognizing when alignment has changed, and sometimes having the courage to walk away.Because not every relationship needs to be saved, but every ending should teach you something. --------------------------WHERE TO WATCH:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...-------------------------FOLLOW JOSH:X: https://x.com/Joshuadmellott... / joshuadmellott LinkedIn: / TikTok: / ucc11qg6hxwp7tmvmr_sv7vg --------------------------FOLLOW BLACKLINE: @blacklineltdInstagram: / blacklinelt. .Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...LinkedIn: / YouTube: / @blacklineltd Website: https://www.blacklineltd.com/--------------------------EXPLORE THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/07rT0hF...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
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About The Line
Step up to The Line. A new podcast focused on highlighting the skilled trades. Showcasing men and women by sharing their stories and experiences. Our guests range from CEOs of 100 million-dollar businesses to a 21-year-old fabricator/welder. By sharing their experiences we aim to inspire the next generation of boys and girls hoping to break the generational miseducation surrounding the trades as an option. The Line is produced by Blackline whose mission is to continue to lift the view of the skilled trades. For trades by trades. Welcome to the Line.Tune in every Monday for a new episode.
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