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AGC Leadership Series

AGC Member Program

The Leadership Series Built With the Nevada AGC Chapter

Since 2006, Breakthrough Training has run the Nevada AGC Chapter's own Leadership Series — a multi-module program for rising professionals nominated by AGC member firms.

Classes meet in half-day sessions at the AGC Training Center in Reno, moving from personal leadership fundamentals into construction-specific modules on government affairs and media interaction, then wrap with a graduation ceremony at AGC's own president's luncheon.

Say good-bye to boring lectures or power point presentations.

Our programs are hands-on, action driven for proven results!

A Full Leadership Curriculum

Six core modules taught over several months, the same curriculum AGC member firms have nominated employees into since 2006.

Module 1

Introduction to Leadership

This module introduces participants to the fundamentals of leadership, building a clearer understanding of their own leadership style and how it applies both on and off the jobsite.

Module Expectations

  • Develop a clearer understanding of what leadership is and isn't
  • Practice the fundamentals of leadership
  • Gain an understanding of your dominant communication style
  • Build familiarity among the rest of the cohort
Module 2

Leadership & Personal Development

Building on Module 1, participants go deeper into personality types and individual preferences while setting concrete goals to improve their own effectiveness.

Module Expectations

  • Understand and practice a proven process of achievement
  • Maximize your leadership effectiveness by understanding who you're working with
  • Create personal and professional goals that motivate real performance
  • Strengthen relationships among the rest of the cohort
Module 3

Mastering Your Communication

Participants build the tools to communicate effectively with anyone, crew, clients, or leadership, practicing the listening and speaking habits that build trust fast.

Module Expectations

  • Practice listening strategies that dramatically improve communication
  • Improve interpersonal communication to establish immediate rapport
  • Communicate skillfully and confidently under pressure
  • Communicate in a clear, organized way that creates mutual understanding
Module 4

The Unlimited Power of Teamwork

This module unites the cohort around common goals, building the trust and shared purpose it takes to get a team, or a jobsite, pulling in the same direction.

Module Expectations

  • Strengthen cohesiveness and cooperation among team members
  • Increase awareness of each member's unique contribution
  • Build a 'can-do' spirit that lifts the rest of the group
  • Sharpen team communication skills under real deadlines
Module 5

Government Affairs & Interaction

A module unique to this program: participants learn how city and county government actually works, how policy changes affect their business, and how to build real relationships with elected officials.

Module Expectations

  • Understand how city/county government works and how it affects your business
  • Get ahead of proposed changes instead of reacting to them
  • Learn the different roles of city staff vs. elected officials
  • Build direct relationships with the officials who shape local policy
Module 6

Productive Media Interaction

Participants learn how to get their message out through TV, print, radio, and online, and how to represent their company and the construction industry well when it matters most.

Module Expectations

  • Deal effectively with TV, print, radio, and online media
  • Know what to say, and not say, during a crisis
  • Promote your position clearly when it counts
  • Help the media tell your story accurately

What’s Included

Every attendee leaves with the real tools to keep using what they learned.

AGC Leadership Series Journal Cover

AGC Leadership Journal

A dedicated hardcover journal for the cohort's own reflections, notes, and next steps through each module.

Top 5 Goal Card & Action Step Card

Two pocket cards to write down top goals and the concrete steps to reach them.

Breakthrough Pen

Breakthrough Pen

A weighted metal pen with a built-in stylus tip, so notes carry over to any screen.

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What Attendees Say

Melinda Hansen
Membership Director

I have worked with Jeff and Breakthrough Training for over 15 years. The training he provides is spot on! Whether its team building, individual training, difficult situations/conversations to conflict resolution, Jeff does it all and knows his topic.

Michelle Harper
Customer Service Supervisor

I really enjoyed this class from a personal and a professional perspective This class helped me learn and grow in ways I would not have anticipated and I highly recommend this seminar to everyone. This is the best class I have taken to date in my career.

Haley Webbert
Project Engineer
Gardner Engineering

I have learned many life skills that I will carry with me throughout my career. It has inspired me to become a better leader.

Ashley Stone
Events Coordinator

The goal program allowed me to look at my personal and work life that I can take action on now. It was very beneficial to think about all areas of life.

Heidi Howden
Court Administration

I highly recommend Jeff’s Breakthrough Training for anyone willing to have fun and be fully engaged while learning leadership and communication skills for personal and professional growth. It is the most enjoyable training I’ve participated in. He is great and so amazing at details!

Mishon Hurst
Deputy Executive Director

Jeff's leadership training is a must! This training is great for managers, leaders, and staff. Understanding leadership styles, communication tactics, and team building are all essentials for building a cohesive team. This training provides these essentials and more!

Cara Corrigan
Administration & Operations Manager
Minerva Management

Jeffrey led our office in an Executive Management Leadership Seminar. it was insightful, pointed and direct, all while being fun. We we're challenged to step out of our comfort zones and work together as a team. I would recommend Jeffrey to any company wanting to improve their leadership and communication.

Raechelle Bogdon
Controller

I just finished a great training program lead by Jeffrey. It was an amazing two days. Each aspect was engaging and meaningful, with take-aways that I am able to utilize every day. It was definitely time well spent. Thank you Jeffrey for providing awesome program! I look forward to putting the skills to work!

Angel Ojeda
Lead

The AGC Breakthrough Training was a fantastic experience that broadened and deepened my understanding of what it means to be an effective communicator and leader. It also offered me the opportunity to create relationships with other professionals that contribute to the construction industry. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is prepared to get comfortable being uncomfortable!

Laura Keppel
Training & Development

Jeff's high energy training programs not only provide useful information, they guide the learner to experience the lessons through hands-on activities which make them personal and in turn, memorable. The casual and fun atmosphere helps my team members relax and enjoy the training experience while still being held accountable for results.

Aaron Bissell
Assistant Project Manager

I took Jeffrey Benjamin's Breakthrough Training Leadership modules and highly recommend it. I was able to get a lot out of them that I can apply in my professional career and in my personal life. Everybody wants to be able to communicate better with co-workers, employees, family members and friends. After completing the modules I felt that this was accomplished along with many other skills.

Jamie Handy-DePaepe
Human Resource Manager

Jeff’s training was fantastic for all levels of Leaders. If you want to be a great manager/leader and you want to know more about your leadership style, this course is a must. His courses are designed to be very interactive and action packed! The team here at USAC had a great time, we had much needed team discussions, and we all left the 2-day training having FUN!

Dallas Smith
Executive Producer

I recently attended Jeffrey Benjamin's Breakthrough Training. I have attended several leadership trainings over the years, and Jeffrey's two-day workshop stands out as among the best I've personally experienced. We were a mixed group of individuals who had never met before. We were required to self-organize in small groups to accomplish tasks that were challenging and unfamiliar. Participation was required from all individuals, which elucidated the different types of personalities and how we each find our place within an organization. I plan to send other members of my office staff to the workshops. Highly recommended!

Adam Schad
Controller

Having participated in 3 of Jeffrey's trainings over the last several years I can say that each time they have had an impact for me. I always learn more about myself as well as the team I work with. Working for Microsoft we have the opportunity to attend many trainings. The real value of a training is when you walk away after spending the day together with your team; and you know your perspective has changed in how you look at your job, your team and your personal life. Jeffrey's trainings have all had that impact for me.

Chris Burke
Vice President

I've attended several of Jeff's Breakthrough Training courses and it's some of the best training and development I've experienced in my whole career. The training was timely and relevant for my position and the construction industry. His courses take you outside your comfort zone in terms of personal growth and relationship building. What I think I appreciated the most was Jeff's personal connection with each member of the course. For me and the countless others in my company that have had the privilege of taking a course from Jeff, I can assure you we are all better businessmen/business women and individuals!

Alex Toler
Production Manager

We were growing rapidly, with multiple locations. We were in need of some official team training. We wanted to dial in our communications, leadership and overall cohesiveness as a corporation. I was referred to use Jeffrey Benjamin from Breakthrough Training. After a very successful training held in Reno. We invited Jeff and his team to Oakland, where they performed flawlessly again. A huge thank you from the team here at ERG Aerospace.

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