In this episode of Digging In, host Taylor Mauer sits down with Lonnie Morlock, a seasoned construction leader, coach, and founder of Morlock Motivational. With over 40 years of field experience—including a successful career at Kiewit—Lonnie has made it his mission to transform project supervisors into high-performing leaders.

From growing up in a multi-generational construction family to riding scrapers as a kid under the Shasta River Bridge, Lonnie’s story is one of grit, purpose, and a deep-rooted passion for the industry. Taylor and Lonnie discuss the foundations of leadership, the challenges of managing teams in high-stakes environments, and the key principles behind Lonnie’s new book What Makes Your Team Tick?

If you’re in construction leadership—or aspire to be—this episode is packed with insight into how to build strong teams, create lasting culture, and lead with purpose.