393 :: Up In The Air: A Cinematic Leadership Analysis with George Clooney, Anna Kendrick, Joel Stevens and Matt Potter

The Construction Leadership Podcast with Bradley Hartmann

In episode 393, Human Resources expert Joel Stevens joins returning guest / movie guru Matt Potter (ep. 302: Elf, 233: Glengarry Glen Ross, 173: Tommy Boy) to break down the key leadership scenes in the 2009 film, Up In The Air, which earned six Acadamy Award nominations.

Here's IMDB's storyline: Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) enjoys living out of a suitcase for his job, travelling around the country firing people, but finds that lifestyle threatened by the presence of a potential love interest (Vera Farmiga), and a new hire (Anna Kendrick) presenting a new business model.

As tech companies continue to lay off workers due to the pandemic era hiring frenzy and Artificial Intelligence, construction firms grapple with rightsizing headcount amidst high interest rates and years of "we need everyone we can get!" Into this business climate, Joel Stevens (a proper HR exec with Operations experience), Matt Potter (a walking HR violation waiting to happen), and Bradley Hartmann (host, small business owner struggling with the needs of a growing team) discuss the relevant scenes in the film that can help you become a better manager and leader.

You can view clips from this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleyhartmannandco

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