Competition may sound like it sharpens us, but in practice it creates waste, weakens innovation, and leaves most of us struggling while a tiny fraction benefits. Cooperation, on the other hand, unlocks speed, quality, and respect for people.

In this episode, Jason shares:

• A powerful example of how rivalry once stopped firefighters from saving lives.

• Why Asian manufacturers thrive on total participation while U.S. industries stall.

• How CPM schedules and competitive contracts reinforce the wrong behaviors.

• The overlooked “ninth waste” in construction: competition itself.

• Personal stories of being punished for helping others and why that mindset is broken.

He challenges leaders to imagine a jobsite where trades, GCs, and partners stop hoarding information and start sharing openly. What would happen if instead of fighting each other, we fought waste together?

If you’re ready to flip the script from rivalry to results, this is the episode to hit play on.

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