The Best of the Influential Project Manager

My most popular posts all in one place.

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Reader Question: I recently discovered your content, is there someplace I can find your best stuff, ideally grouped by topic?

I’ve been writing online since 2016 about professional & personal development. Discoverability has become a problem. So let’s fix that. Below, I’ve collected my best posts, roughly sorted by popularity, across six topics:

1. 🗣 Leadership

2. 📊 Project Management

3. 🏗 Lean Construction

4. 📌 Productivity

5. 📈 Learning & Growth

6. 🧠 Frameworks & Tools

Going forward, I’ll make this post a living document to track all the best stuff I put out across any channel, so bookmark it for future reference. And enjoy!

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The Best of the Influential Project Manager

🗣 Leadership

1. The 10 Tenets to Become a New Successful Leader

2. The 9 Character Traits of Ultra Performers

3. Being a Leader Means ‘Being the Eye of the Storm’

4. Leading Your Project to Success with Integrity & Trust

5. Leadership Starts with Self-Knowledge

6. How Leaders Dodge Nonsense & Negative Media

7. 10 Principles That Make You An Exceptional Leader

8. The Cardinal Rule of Leadership: Extreme Ownership

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📊 Project Management

1. Kyle’s Project Portfolio

2. Mastering Project Success: The Importance of Effective Systems to Achieve Your Goals

3. The (7) Archetypes of the Influential Project Manager

4. iPM Archetype #1 - The Communicator

5. iPM Archetype #2 - The Accountability Partner

6. iPM Archetype #3 - The Builder

7. iPM Archetype #4 - The Leader

8. The Ultimate Delegation & Problem Solving Tool

9. 12 Tips for Writing Effective Emails

10. The Principles of Monkey Management

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🏗 Lean Construction

1. Delivering The Empire State Building: Lean Construction Principles in Action

2. The 3 Phase Quality Control System

3. Unlocking the Power of Lean Construction

4. Introducing The Last Planner System

5. What I Learned Managing $100M Worth of Construction

6. The Project Value Mindset: 7 Factors That Produce Successful Outcomes

7. 2023 Recession Readiness Guide for AEC Firms

8. Demystifying Construction Management: A Simple Guide to the Building Process

9. Mastering The Craft: A Comprehensive Guide for Exceptional Contractors

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📌 Productivity

1. The Blueprint for Presidential Productivity

2. The 5S Lean Methodology

3. Unlock the Secrets to Multiplying Your Time

4. The Power of the List: How to get things done

5. How Leaders Dodge Nonsense + Negative Media

6. High Energy Employee: The Guide More Energy, Focus, & Results at Work

7. 5 Tactics to Avoid Distraction, Increase Productivity, & Connect Better in a Digital World

8. The Resource Guide for Becoming a Better Human

9. This 1 Exercise Will Your Focus, Productivity, & Clarity

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📈 Learning & Growth

1. The Books That Have Shaped My Life

2. 8 Reminders for Long Lasting Success

3. 10 Must Read Books for High Achievers

4. 10 Proven Habits for Living Your Best Life

5. What You Didn’t Know About The Future, Technology, & Life

6. How to Make a Great First Impression

7. The All You Need to Know Guide to Body Language

8. 7 Time-Tested Strategies for Building Wealth from the Affluent

9. 20 Lessons I Learned in my 20’s - Part 1

10. 20 Lessons I Learned in my 20’s - Part 2

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🧠 Frameworks & Tools

1. 5 Simple Frameworks for Making Better Decisions

2. The Ultimate Delegation & Problem Solving Tool

3. Events + Response = Outcomes

4. Improve Your Mindset & Crush Your Goals

5. The Ultimate Habit Manifesto

6. The Monday Morning Mindset

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🎧 Podcasts

1. Careers in Construction Project Management | Matt Gorgolinksi

2. 22 Hacks for Young Construction Professionals | Matt Graves

3. Leadership Lessons from the Navy SEAL Teams | Jason Gardner

4. The 7 Archetypes of The Influential Project Manager | Kyle Nitchen

5. Applying The Pro Athlete Mindset to Win in Business & Life | Dre Baldwin

6. Intentional Fitness & Performance | Matt Nichols

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Have a fulfilling and productive week.

Kyle Nitchen

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