struggles, that they have a hard time“ leaving them at home,” and that it feels really good when someone else admits to having feelings too and cares enough to listen to theirs.

And you know what else I’ ve found? When you show up as a human yourself and cut through the nonsense notion that there is no room for them to be humans too, there is a mutual respect that develops and it’ s nearly impossible to measure. And if I have to tell you how paramount respect is to success in this industry

then, well, you might be in the wrong industry.

Allow me to challenge you to be OK with being human, and beyond that, to facilitate conversations with those around you that suggest it’ s OK to be human and have feelings. Why? Because it is; it’ s OK. In fact, it’ s better than OK— it’ s normal( if there is such a thing).

Matt Ohley

Matt Ohley is a construction professional with over 27 years in the industry, currently serving as general superintendent for Ajax Paving Industries of Florida ' s Tampa Division. Matt started in the industry as a general laborer, eventually working into the roles of foreman, superintendent, project manager and general superintendent. He is passionate about the industry and refers to the people in the field as his " tribe." In his time outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors and with his children, as well as visiting local springs and kayaking.

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