No Jerks Allowed: Trust and the Philosophy Behind Building PGA

In this episode of PGA's 'Breaking the ICE' video podcast, host Gordon Greene, PE and Principal | Roadway Director Joe Lauk, PE discuss the 'No Jerks' philosophy that shapes the culture at PGA. They explore how to maintain a respectful and collaborative environment, the importance of treating people with kindness, and how PGA’s organizational structure helps maintain a connected team. The conversation also touches on utilization goals,  fostering community involvement, and more!

Tune in to hear from: 

• Gordon Greene, PE | Co-Founder & Executive Vice President (Host): He’s the embodiment of a competitive spirit, and that motivation has powered his drive as an engineer, business owner, and civic volunteer for the past 25 years. He also loves talking to people about how these interests converge! Come join the conversation! 
• Joseph Lauk, PE | Principal & Roadway Director: Since joining the firm in 2015, Joe has been 200% committed to PGA and its clients, all while rapidly growing the Roadway Group and joining PGA's executive leadership. Joe attributes his success to being curious, finding a team-wide consensus, and doing the right thing to deliver results. Joe's curiosity often challenges the status quo or, at a minimum, generates discussion to ensure processes are still valid. Joe is active in professional engineering societies and within his community as a volunteer and leader.  

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Welcome to Season 1 of PGA’s Breaking the ICE podcast! We're pulling the veil back on what drives the success of a thriving transportation firm, sharing the knowledge of leadership and subject matter experts for the benefit of clients, colleagues, and students. Hosted by PGA Co-Founder Gordon Greene, PE, the series taps firm leaders and PGA partners to explore strategic planning, culture and creativity, real-world business challenges, and the entrepreneurial spirit that powers innovative engineering solutions for our communities.

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