Episode 136: ‘Workplace Vitality’ with Kabri Lehrman-Schmid
In this episode:
Christi Powell and Angela Gardner introduce Kabri Lerman-Schmid, a project superintendent with 17 years of experience at Hensel Phelps. Specializing in aviation and university campus programs, Kabri discusses her true passion: workforce well-being. The conversation centers around the critical concept of psychological safety in the construction industry. Kabri defines psychological safety, shares practical strategies for field leaders to implement it, and highlights real-life success stories demonstrating its positive impacts on team performance and project outcomes. The episode closes with Kabri sharing her favorite podcasts for personal and professional growth and advice for young women entering the industry.
Supported by: 84 Lumber
Show Notes and Links:
00:00 Introduction and Host Greetings
00:18 Introducing the Guest: Kabri Lehrman-Schmid
00:46 The Importance of Psychological Safety
02:38 Defining Psychological Safety
03:45 Implementing Psychological Safety on Job Sites
05:30 Strategies for Psychological Safety and Meeting Deadlines
09:37 Barriers to Psychological Safety in Construction
13:29 Success Stories of Psychological Safety
20:41 Fostering Project-Level Values
26:11 Podcast Recommendations and Closing Remarks
About Kabri:
Kabri Lehrman-Schmid (she/her) is a project superintendent with 17 years at Hensel Phelps, specializing in aviation and university campus programs. As a co-author, podcast guest, and public speaker, she promotes relationship-driven project delivery principles, workforce wellbeing, and the unique influence of field leadership on job site values from a national platform.
Recognized as an ENR 2023 National Top 20 Under 40 professional, and co-founder of Build with Pride Seattle, Kabri now leads a $2B+ terminal renovation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, overseeing all construction planning and operations.
