C-Suite: Brad Hegeman

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by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) October 9, 2023 7:26 am 923 views 

Class of 2023 C Suite Brad Hegeman Vice Chairman & Chief Strategy Officer Nabholz Construction Corp., Rogers

Fast fact: Hegeman began his career with Nabholz in 1996 as controller. He was appointed COO in 2018 and to his current leadership role in 2021.

Which skills do you think are most important when it comes to leadership? Active listening, empathy, setting clear expectations, providing honest feedback/coaching, and being present are key skills and characteristics of a good leader.

Do you think artificial intelligence (AI) can take jobs in your industry? While AI is already having an impact on our industry, primarily in the data analysis space, it will never replace the incredible talent and skills of our craft professionals. These men and women are the heart and soul of our company and industry and their skills, ingenuity, innovative spirit and problem-solving expertise cannot be replicated by AI.

What are your thoughts on working from home? While certain positions can be performed remotely, I firmly believe the benefit of coming together in a workplace is essential to maintaining culture and building relationships. This is very difficult to accomplish when you rarely see someone in the office or only see them via Zoom. We are in an industry where our craft professionals do not have the work-from-home option, so I believe we should all be in the office to support them and our trade partners.

If you had $1 million to give, what would you support? Arkansas Children’s Hospital, UCA Commitment, St. Joseph School and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas. All of these organizations or initiatives are changing lives every day, and we are fortunate to have them in Arkansas.

What is the best business advice someone has ever given you? Don’t worry about the things you can’t control. You have no control over 90% of the outside factors, issues, or other concerns that occur during the day so only focus on the 10% of the things that you can actually influence. By not getting caught up in the whirlwind and noise, you are significantly more focused and productive, eliminating wasted effort and energy.