There is an increasing awareness of the importance of building relationships with team mates and how this makes such a great impact on work ethic, efficiency and productivity in the workplace.

Our guest today has 47 years of experience in the workplace and, having worked in every role imaginable from shop floor to management positions, he has a depth of knowledge in the mining industry and the importance of taking care of his team. Tom Houston was a guest on our podcast earlier this year and we have him back today to take a deeper dive into the skills he utilises to build genuine relationships and obtain great results on site.

Humans are very complex creatures, yet often it’s the simple things that make a big difference on our lives. In this episode, Tom reiterates the importance of keeping things simple and being consistent and fair with the people around us. When a culture of respect and trust flows from the top, it will naturally filter into all aspect of the company and produce excellent results.

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A Deep Dive Into Building Relationships with Tom Houston