The Construction Leadership Keynote That Holds Up on the Jobsite
Jake Thompson helps construction companies turn their best field talent into leaders who hold the standard when no one's watching.
Your best superintendents and foremen got promoted because they were great in the field. Then you handed them a crew and expected them to lead - with no playbook for it. So when leading people gets uncomfortable, they retreat to what they already know how to do: the work.
They grab the tools, run the task themselves, and skip the hard conversation. It looks like a strong work ethic. It's actually a slow drift back to the old job - and the crew is watching every bit of it. Jake speaks the language of the jobsite and gives your field leaders a system to stop hiding in the work and start holding the standard.
See How Jake Connects with a Construction Crowd
Two minutes that show why field leaders lean in instead of checking out.
74% of bookings come from people who already know Jake's work - repeat clients, referrals, past audiences, and the Compete Every Day® community. Watch why.
Why Leaders Bring Jake Back
He built a business before he built a keynote.
Jake grew Compete Every Day from the trunk of his car in 2011 into a brand worn in 62 countries, fighting the same complacency he now helps sales teams interrupt. His frameworks were pressure-tested in his own company before they were ever taught from a stage—so when he talks about the slide that follows a win, he's lived it. CSP® (fewer than 700 speakers worldwide), 4x author, 500+ keynotes delivered.
Trusted by
Contractors and AGC Chapters
That Demand Results
Construction leadership teams, field leaders, and industry associations.
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"..Inspired immediate action!"
Jake brought incredible energy and focus to our 2025 Superintendent Training. His Compete Every Day philosophy truly resonated with our field team and inspired immediate action. Our superintendents left energized, motivated, and armed with key takeaways they could put into practice right away.
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"Left with Motivation & Tangible steps to IMprove"
Highly recommend Jake for leadership training! He presented at our TEXO EDP construction leadership training recently and was ranked highly by all in attendance. Jake brings high energy that grabs everyone's attention from the start. I left with motivation and tangible steps to improve as a leader.
Landon
TEXO Executive Development Program -
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"Jake is motivated to build effective leaders!"
Jake invested in our company from the very first moment we met him. If you get to know Jake, you will find out very quickly that he is purposeful in everything he does and says. When he spoke to our company, his passion and intensity were only matched by the genuine nature of his care for our people and our success. Jake is approachable, listens attentively, and believes in what he says. He is motivated to build effective leaders and positively impact the cultures of his partners.
Jason
Cerris Builders
Backed by the Work, Not Just the Stage
Four books and a podcast downloaded 2M+ times that your team can keep learning from.
Jake's Compete Every Day podcast has been downloaded more than two million times, ranking in the top 1% globally, and his writing has been featured in Forbes, Inc., and Grit Daily. His book Beat Yesterday gives sales teams the daily scoreboard that keeps comparison from stealing their edge - a natural reinforcement long after the keynote ends.
Turn Your Best Builders Into Your Best Leaders
Give your field leaders the standard that holds when you're not on site.
Tell Jake about your event, your crews, and the leadership gap you're trying to close. He'll respond personally with availability and a custom approach built for your teams.
Book a Keynote That Drives Behavior Change, Not Just Inspiration
Tell Jake about your event. He'll show up early, customize everything to your team, and leave behind frameworks that survive the flight home.
The Two-Minute Drill
One framework. One challenge. One question. Every Tuesday to help you compete every day.