The Five Levels of Leadership

"Dr. Badger’s exceptional mentorship and leadership have left an indelible impact on the lives of thousands of construction professionals. Through our research collaboration spanning over 15 years, he has not only transformed my own understanding of leadership but has also sparked a paradigm shift in the thinking of many others on the subject."

"Bill is highly respected by the Arizona commercial contractor community as he excelled at creating a vibrant collaboration between contractors and Arizona State University (ASU) School of Construction. He listened to contractors’ expressed needs in graduates and delivered results."

“Dr. Badger’s leadership wisdoms served as a guiding light for me as we grow a successful, changing company; his insight is so accurate and relevant.”

“Dr. Badger’s leadership style is alive and well within the walls of the greatest contracting firms in the United States. He is a passionate and generous educator; his insights bring out the best in your character. I highly recommend this book.”

This book is for university students and industry professionals. However, some emerging industry professionals may need more training and development. To help those just entering the construction industry to better understand leadership skills and learn wisdoms for self-improvement, several principles/theories, the Five Levels of Leadership, were created, studied, and implemented. The leadership wisdoms presented in this book support the theory that improved leadership improves performance.

A Peek at Dr. Badger’s Leadership Insights

“Leadership Wisdoms are important, but the value occurs when the wisdoms are implemented.”

“Select a thinking partner to discuss ideas, to share knowledge and to think of solutions. All of us are smarter than any one of us.”

“You are hired for your technical skills, fired for your lack of people skills, and promoted for your leadership and management skills.”

About Bill Badger

A special appreciation to Small Giants, Danielle Feroleto and her team. I had the privilege of teaching and working alongside with Danielle for many years at ASU. She and her team have graciously edited, designed, and published this book – assisting me in achieving my dream.

Small Giants is a full-service marketing agency based in Arizona, exclusively serving the construction industry throughout the nation.

1934

Born in Riverview, FL

1934

1959

Graduated from Auburn University, Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering

1959

Entered the US Army Corps of Engineers, actively serving for 26 years

1959

1962

Married Jane Marie Akers Badger in Germany

1962

1963

Birth of son David

1963

1964

Birth of daughter Mae

1964

1969

Birth of daughter Anne

1969

1972

Earned his PhD from Iowa State University

1972

1985

Received the Army Achievement Medal from the US Army

1985

Became a professor of engineering at Arizona State University, raised funds and established the Del E Webb School of Construction where he served as its Director for 14 years

1985

1989

Served as President of The National Association of Schools of Construction (a program of CM programs in 88 Universities)

1989

2000

Was the first academic to be selected in the National Academy of Construction

2000

2011

Retired from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

2011

2023

Celebrated 61 wedding anniversary to Janie Badger

2023