16: Giving Back, Building Up: Joshua Bomstein on Creating Lasting Structures in Community

In this episode, Dr. Tonjua Williams engages with Joshua Bomstein, the President of Creative Contractors Inc., for a thought-provoking conversation about leadership, organizational culture, and the significance of community engagement. Josh shares his inspiring journey from Dunedin, Florida, discussing how his parents instilled in him a commitment to giving back to the community. He reflects on his volunteer work with the Holocaust Museum and the St. Petersburg College Foundation, underscoring the mission of his company to create impactful structures, such as schools and hospitals, that serve the community. Tune in to gain valuable insights into talent acquisition in the construction industry, the critical importance of hiring for core values, and how family support has been instrumental in his success. Join Dr. Tonjua Williams and Joshua Bomstein as they explore the essential role of strong leadership and community involvement in building a thriving organization.  KEY POINTS:  [01:09] - Joshua’s background and family influence on community giving [02:52] - Holocaust museum board and the importance of their mission [04:40] - More examples of Joshua’s volunteerism in the community, including SPC [07:14] - Creative Contractors' job opportunities beyond construction [10:03] - Challenges of finding talent in the construction industry [13:47] - What’s the most prideful moment of Joshua as a CEO?  [15:14] - The importance of people and culture for company reputation  [17:54] - How Joshua trains a new member of the team  [21:31] - Key traits to look for when hiring a talent QUOTABLES:  "Whether it's creative contractors or volunteering at the college or the Holocaust Museum or other entities, it really comes down to people. All of the volunteer work is to impact human lives." – Joshua Bomstein  “Your people help build your reputation. And if the people are not good, then the reputation suffers. You do need to understand that you are who you work for and what you do.” — Dr. Tonjua Williams  "Being a good leader, in a lot of ways, is a simple thing. It's just about being a good-natured human being, connecting with others, and listening — really listening—because listening is an important skill and very valuable to be a good leader." – Joshua Bomstein  GUEST RESOURCES: Joshua Bomstein  LinkedIn | @joshua-bomstein-leed-ap-6389952  RESOURCES: St. Petersburg College Website | St. Petersburg College Facebook | @stpetecollege  IG | @stpetersburgcollege YouTube | @SPC  LinkedIn | @st-petersburg-college  X | @spcnews  Standing In The Gap is produced by EPYC Media Network | Visit at https://www.epyc.co/