About this episode

JJ Harrison discusses the parallels between rodeo crew culture and job site dynamics, emphasizing communication and leadership in the trades.

Ryan sits down with JJ Harrison, pro rodeo clown, master communicator, and Quanta Services ambassador for one of the most unexpected and inspiring conversations in Powerline Podcast history.JJ has spent 20+ years performing at the highest levels of pro rodeo, including the National Finals. He's a stand-up comedian on the world's most dangerous stage, dodging bulls while keeping thousands entertained. But underneath the painted face and the football bits is a former schoolteacher with a master's degree, a guy who really gets people, and has found a powerful mission bridging the rodeo world with the skilled trades.In this episode, JJ breaks down what it takes to communicate like a pro, how crew culture in the arena mirrors life on a job site, what "crew flu" does to a team, and why he's all-in on Quanta Services and the Quanta Express stagecoach program. He talks about the line school at LazyQ, scholarships for the next generation, and why linemen deserve the same celebration as soldiers and first responders.Topics covered:- JJ's path from teacher to rodeo clown to Quanta ambassador.- Communication skills every tradesman needs.- Crew culture, "crew flu," and…

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Lucas

Guest: JJ Harrison

Topics covered

• crew culture
• communication skills
• trades workforce development
• Quanta Services
• JJ Harrison's career
• team leadership
• physical longevity

Keywords

• rodeo clown
• crew flu
• Quanta Express stagecoach
• trades career
• communication
• team culture
• workforce development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Quanta Services, LazyQ, Quanta Express

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