Ed DeAngelis sits down with Steve Lubetkin of State Broadcast News to discuss how EDA Contractors is leading efforts to break the stigma around mental health in the construction industry.
During their conversation, DeAngelis shares that through education and training, EDA has empowered its employees to develop emotional intelligence—an initiative that has transformed the company's culture and earned praise from vendors, partners and even employees’ families. By prioritizing both emotional and psychological safety, EDA has created a work environment that is safer in the field and in the minds of its employees.
Beyond EDA, DeAngelis hopes to see this cultural shift expand across the industry, encouraging competitors and other businesses to adopt similar practices. By sharing EDA’s success in fostering emotional intelligence and psychological safety, he aims to inspire others to prioritize mental health in their organizations—ultimately making the industry stronger, safer and more compassionate for everyone.
Listen here to discover how productivity and psychological safety aren’t mutually exclusive—they thrive together.
Ed DeAngelis is a visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, known for revolutionizing workplace culture and championing employee-centric practices. For more thought leadership from Ed DeAngelis, click here to read his articles on Forbes.