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Making Sure Your Candidate is a Cultural Fit with Lea Ann Dies & Daniel Conaway, Russell
Episode 28

Making Sure Your Candidate is a Cultural Fit with Lea Ann Dies & Daniel Conaway, Russell

BUILD America

July 30, 202519m 24sExplicit

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Show Notes

In this episode of BUILD America, Kerry Smith Buck sits down with Daniel Conaway, VP of Operations, and Lea Ann Dies, Director of People and Culture at Russell, to talk about what it really takes to hire for culture fit in the construction industry. They share how Russell uses tools like Predictive Index, emotional intelligence assessments, and team referrals to go beyond resumes—focusing on soft skills, core values, and team chemistry.

From panel interviews to team assimilations, this episode is packed with practical insights on building people-first construction teams.