How to Succeed on the Job
Learn how to greatly impact the success of your team, your organization, and your own career with the guidance of SHARP: a useful framework for building trust, improving accountability, setting clear expectations, and accelerating results on a construction site.
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Lesson Plan
7 Video Lessons · 31M
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1. What is SHARP?
As owner and president of the design-build firm Smith House, your instructor Jordan Smith has years of experience hiring and managing people. Jordan shares the five key characteristics he looks for in anyone he works with: self-starting, honest, adaptable, results-driven, and positive—which he abbreviates as “SHARP.”
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2. S: Self-starting
Being a self-starter means doing what it takes for getting the job done well, and taking responsibility for your actions. What does this look like in practice? Jordan shares an example of how using SHARP with employees to anticipate material and equipment needs ahead of time, without being asked, leads to quality work.
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3. H: Honesty
Mistakes happen—in life and on the job site. An honest person is able to look at the situation objectively, own their role in it, and find a solution. To illustrate, Jordan shares his experience on a carpentry job that went wrong, and how his employee reached a swift, effective resolution by handling it with honesty and transparency.
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4. A: Adaptability
In construction, the details of a site and team make every job unique. Jordan explains how being adaptable allows you to think outside of the box, push yourself to find creative solutions, and develop yourself into the most skilled tradesperson you can be.
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5. R: Results Driven
There’s a big difference between being busy and being effective. Jordan teaches you how to spend time efficiently, and that perfection is often the enemy of excellence.
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6. P: Positivity
Positivity comes in all shapes and forms, but the key is embracing challenges head-on. Jordan reviews the profound effect a positive attitude can have on a construction site—not only on an interpersonal level but also on the final product.
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7. Respect
Respect is the foundation that upholds the five pillars of SHARP. Jordan shares how establishing respect for both yourself and others helps you work with objectivity, empathy, and composure, and how ultimately, a strong character is what leads to a successful career in the construction industry.
Who it's for: This course is designed for construction professionals who want to maximize their productivity on the job and stand out to employers, along with business owners looking for new tools to build world-class teams.
Key Topics
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How to be a self-starter
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Honesty in the workplace
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Flexibility and adaptability
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Getting results
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Positive mindset
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Career advancement
5 stars
Overall rating of 30 students
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5 out of 5
Ingrid V.,
Jun 04, 2024
Honesty really resonated with me because it's not just about being truthful, but to intentionally problem-solve through mistakes and have a plan of action ready before stating the issue at hand.
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5 out of 5
Manjot S.,
Feb 17, 2024
The courses quality and professionality is excellent.
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5 out of 5
Ali S.,
Feb 03, 2024
This course is not about how to prep your job site to be a better worker, but rather how to prep your mind and your approach to being a more efficient and effective worker. The basic principles of...
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5 out of 5
Liam B.,
Jan 10, 2024
Just a nice refresher and I'm sure it would be good a course for anyone to go through, no matter their respective level of experience.
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5 out of 5
Alan L.,
Dec 03, 2023
This is a great baseline course that establishes expectations.
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5 out of 5
Denver K.,
Oct 11, 2023
This will help you stay SHARP
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5 out of 5
Patrick K.,
Oct 04, 2023
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5 out of 5
Cameron N.,
Sep 27, 2023
Great!
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5 out of 5
Aaron D.,
Sep 21, 2023
Learned alot!
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5 out of 5
Abraham D.,
Sep 17, 2023
A lot of great information
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5 out of 5
Shaun N.,
Aug 30, 2023
Great
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5 out of 5
David F.,
Jul 31, 2023
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5 out of 5
Charlie K.,
Jul 28, 2023
There are many helpful and relatable points about this course.
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5 out of 5
Michael D.,
Jul 10, 2023
Jordan was well spoken and easy to listen to! I wish I had this video to show fellow workers years ago! Thanks Jordan!
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5 out of 5
Blake L.,
Jun 16, 2023
Everything was explained really well
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5 out of 5
Ronnie L.,
May 22, 2023
This was a very good lesson on succeeding!
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5 out of 5
Patrick C.,
May 15, 2023
extremely satisficed
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5 out of 5
Aubrey C.,
May 14, 2023
Very detailed
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5 out of 5
Ricardo M.,
May 05, 2023
Excellent
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5 out of 5
Austin S.,
May 03, 2023
n/a
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5 out of 5
Steven B.,
Apr 24, 2023
fast and easy to listen to
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5 out of 5
Pete M.,
Mar 25, 2023
Great video
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5 out of 5
Luseane R.,
Jan 21, 2023
Great advice on attitudes and character and goals.
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5 out of 5
Luke B.,
Jul 11, 2022
Very easy to understand
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5 out of 5
Jess S.,
Jul 01, 2022
Very informative
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5 out of 5
Ricardo R.,
Jun 30, 2022
Basic but very important, this "SHARP" philosophy is something to laminate hang in your vehicle, desk or tool box to remind you of what's important and to help steer you in the right direction no...
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5 out of 5
Mark F.,
Feb 28, 2022
This course definitely teaches you about 5 very important pillars and individual would need to be able to perform at their peak
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5 out of 5
Stevan L.,
Nov 03, 2021
Fairly simple and straightforward but a good reminder for myself and I believe I could use this course as part of orientation for new employees
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4 out of 5
Jae L.,
Jan 05, 2024
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2 out of 5
Luke S.,
Jan 14, 2023
I wish their would have been more examples for the results driven portion.
Jordan Smith
CEO of Smith House Company
Your Instructor
Jordan Smith is the CEO and Founder of Smith House Company, a design+build firm based in Austin, Texas. He learned to build and weld while working on the farm with his grandad, and after earning a degree in Welding and Materials Engineering, he spent the next 10 years working in the heavy construction building everything from robots to ships to offshore oil rigs before transitioning to residential construction. After spending a couple of years working with industry leading builders in Austin, Jordan and his wife Veronica struck out on their own to form Smith House Co.
Smith House Co. strives to build more beautiful, functional and resilient spaces which are self sustaining and harmonize with their natural surroundings.
Become Job Ready
This course will increase your knowledge for jobs like:
Carpenter
Apprentice Carpenter
Construction Laborer
Carpenter's Assistant
Carpenter Helper
Remodeler
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Common Questions
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What is MT Copeland?
MT Copeland helps you further your career in the building industry with expert-led online education that will make you a better, smarter tradesperson.
Our training courses give you a foundation in construction fundamentals and trade skills with real-world applications and best practices to help you grow on the job.
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What do courses include?
Online courses include professionally produced videos taught by leaders in the trades and supplementary learning material such as quizzes, assessments and downloadable materials to help you acquire new skills. Watch anywhere, always at your own pace. We keep lesson videos short so they’re easy to watch after work or on your lunch break. You can finish a course in one sitting, or space it out over a week or two.
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Can you learn with MT Copeland outside of the u.s.?
Yes! You can take MT Copeland courses from anywhere in the world. Our courses are online, so if you have access to the Internet, you can watch our training videos. Courses are taught in English, with English captions and Spanish subtitles available.
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Where did the name MT Copeland come from?
MT Copeland was named after a legendary educator who promoted the idea that training in a specific trade paired with a knowledge of general business principles opens up a whole new world of career possibilities. We believe in the same powerful combination of skills and knowledge.
