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Posted: June 27, 2023
2023 Ones to Watch Industry Leaders: Christopher Greco, Plaza Construction
Senior Vice President, Operations
Plaza Construction
Number of years in CURRENT position: 1
3 skills that you use every day in your position: Technical expertise, leadership and organization and critical thinking and communication.
Best book, podcast, or app for aspiring leaders: “The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything” by Stephen M. R. Covey.
Best advice for new leaders in 10 words or less: “Everyone makes mistakes, acknowledge them and learn from them.”
What was one of your biggest challenges as a leader and how did you overcome it? One of my biggest challenges was taking over a problematic project with a disheartened and disillusioned team. I built trust by supporting and empowering them, tackling the issues, and leading with integrity by doing the right thing, especially when it was difficult. This helped to accelerate a culture change and brought positive results to the project. Some of those team members are now among our most engaged and effective employees.
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