The Power Element Podcast

Raul Guardado
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The Power Element Podcast is a leadership and safety podcast for linemen and construction professionals, focused on standards, accountability, and high-performance culture in the utility and construction industries. Join your hosts, Raul Guardado and Producer Paul, as they sit down with friends and colleagues both within and outside the power line industry. Follow Us: Instagram: @californialineworks​ Facebook and YouTube: Californialineworks

  1. Lineman vs. Samurai | Everyone Leads Series - Episode 104

    MAR 25

    Lineman vs. Samurai | Everyone Leads Series - Episode 104

    What do Samurai and Journeyman Linemen have in common? More than you think. In this episode of Everyone Leads, we connect Bushidō to the IBEW Code of Excellence and explore what true professionalism, courage, and accountability look like when the stakes are real and people are depending on you.  In the second half, we shift gears into imprinting and how work habits are passed along to coworkers. This episode is powered by Sturgeon Electric and MYR Group. Check out and support our promotional partners: Milwaukee Tool, Klein Tools, Wye Delta, High Voltage Industries, and Vimocity. Ad music provided by: Daniel Sanchez @d.s.s._beats | @DSSbeats Follow us on Instagram: @CaliforniaLineWorks May we all continue to guide and support those in need. Be your Brother’s Keeper. Visit www.lineco.org for assistance through LineCo.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 The Power Element Podcast is a leadership and safety podcast for linemen and construction professionals, focused on standards, accountability, and high-performance culture in the utility and construction industries. #podcast #leadership #service #construction #disciplineequalsfreedom

    56 min
  2. Steve Foster - Episode 103

    MAR 16

    Steve Foster - Episode 103

    In episode 103 of The Power Element Podcast, the crew welcomes Steve Foster, Director of Corporate Safety Training at MYR Group, in the SoCal studio for a casual conversation about what it really takes to build safer, stronger crews. From leadership at every level to training that actually sticks, Steve shares lessons from a career spent in the field and in safety, plus what he believes needs to change across the industry to reduce serious injuries and fatalities. Thank you, Steve Foster@myrgroup This episode is powered by Sturgeon Electric and MYR Group. Check out and support our promotional partners: Milwaukee Tool, Klein Tools, Wye Delta, and High Voltage Industries. Ad music provided by: Daniel Sanchez @d.s.s._beats @DSSbeats Follow us on Instagram @ CaliforniaLineWorks May we all continue to guide and support those in need. Please continue the conversation about mental health and well-being within your community. Be your Brother’s Keeper. The Power Element Podcast is a leadership and safety podcast for linemen and construction professionals, focused on standards, accountability, and high-performance culture in the utility and construction industries. Visit www.lineco.org for assistance through LineCo. Suicide, crisis, and lifeline Dial 988.#podcast #leadership #constructionwork

    1h 20m
  3. Food That Fuels | Everyone Leads Series with Zach Brown - Episode 102

    MAR 9

    Food That Fuels | Everyone Leads Series with Zach Brown - Episode 102

    In this episode of Everyone Leads, we sit down with Zach Brown, Journeyman Lineman and Safety Training Manager with MYR Group, to break down two things every lineman and leader faces daily: how to fuel the body for demanding work and how to lead when safety and productivity are both on the line. We kick things off with an Ask Copilot segment answering a question every working hand has asked at some point: What’s the ideal daily meal to fuel a journeyman lineman? In the second half, we shift gears into leadership, tackling a trending industry challenge: balancing safety and productivity in high demand projects. With tighter deadlines and zero injury expectations, foremen and supervisors are under more pressure than ever. Zach shares real world insights on communicating priorities, empowering crews to speak up, and applying leadership principles like Extreme Ownership to take responsibility for both the schedule and the safety outcomes. This episode is powered by Sturgeon Electric and MYR Group. Check out and support our promotional partners: Milwaukee Tool, Klein Tools, Wye Delta, High Voltage Industries, and Vimocity. Ad music provided by: Daniel Sanchez@d.s.s._beats | @DSSbeats Follow us on Instagram: @CaliforniaLineWorks May we all continue to guide and support those in need. Be your Brother’s Keeper. Visit www.lineco.org for assistance through LineCo.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 The Power Element Podcast is a leadership and safety podcast for linemen and construction professionals, focused on standards, accountability, and high-performance culture in the utility and construction industries. #podcast #leadership #service #construction #disciplineequalsfreedom

    33 min
  4. Clayton Loback - Episode 101

    FEB 20

    Clayton Loback - Episode 101

    In Episode 101 of The Power Element Podcast, Raul and Producer Paul sit down with a Superintendent and Journeyman Lineman from Sturgeon Electric California for a candid debrief following the Top Gun Leadership Summit. Coming from the front lines of the power utility industry, the conversation centers on real-world leadership, what resonated at the summit, what challenged existing mindsets, and how those lessons translate directly to the field. From accountability and ownership to communication, standards, and leading crews under pressure, this episode breaks down leadership from the perspective of someone who lives it every day. Recorded following the Top Gun Leadership Summit, this episode delivers practical takeaways for anyone responsible for leading people, managing risk, and developing the next generation of leaders in the trade. Thank you, Clayton Loback. This episode is powered by Sturgeon Electric and MYR Group. Check out and support our promotional partners: Milwaukee Tool, Klein Tools, Wye Delta, High Voltage Industries, and Vimocity. Ad music provided by: Daniel Sanchez@d.s.s._beats | @DSSbeats Follow us on Instagram: @CaliforniaLineWorks May we all continue to guide and support those in need. Be your Brother’s Keeper. Visit www.lineco.org for assistance through LineCo.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 #podcast #leadership #service #construction #disciplineequalsfreedom

    40 min
  5. Happy 100 | Everyone Leads Series : Episode 100

    FEB 13

    Happy 100 | Everyone Leads Series : Episode 100

    We’re kicking off an all-new series, Everyone Leads. Along with a milestone moment as The Power Element Podcast celebrates its 100th episode. In this special episode, Host Raul Guardado and Producer Paul reflect on the journey that brought us here and the leadership lessons learned along the way. The show features an “Ask Copilot” segment that looks at the power utility industry then and now, exploring how the trade, technology, and leadership mindset have evolved over time. We also answer questions submitted by our listeners, giving a voice to the audience that has helped shape the podcast since the beginning. To close out the episode, Raul and Paul reflect on the insights, growth, and purpose behind the first 100 episodes—and why leadership truly exists at every level. This episode is powered by Sturgeon Electric and MYR Group.Check out and support our promotional partners: Milwaukee Tool, Klein Tools, Wye Delta, High Voltage Industries, and Vimocity.Ad music provided by: Daniel Sanchez@d.s.s._beats | @DSSbeatsFollow us on Instagram: @CaliforniaLineWorksMay we all continue to guide and support those in need. Be your Brother’s Keeper. Visit www.lineco.org for assistance through LineCo.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988#podcast #leadership #service #humanitarian #construction #disciplineequalsfreedom

    1h 8m
  6. Dave Berke - Episode 99

    FEB 11

    Dave Berke - Episode 99

    In Episode 99 of The Power Element Podcast, Raul and Producer Paul sit down with Dave Berke of Echelon Front to discuss leadership rooted in accountability, humility, and real-world experience. Dave shares insights shaped by his career as a U.S. Marine Corps fighter pilot and his work today developing leaders through Echelon Front. The conversation also highlights the release of his new book, The Need to Lead, where Dave challenges leaders at every level to step up, take ownership, and embrace the responsibility that leadership demands. This episode dives deep into what it means to lead when the pressure is on, owning outcomes, building trust within teams, and developing the next generation of leaders. Dave’s perspective reinforces a powerful message: leadership isn’t about position or title, but about action, discipline, and the willingness to serve others. This episode was recorded live at the Top Gun Leadership Summit. Thank you, Dave Berke and the Echelon Front Team. echelonfront.com @davidrberke This episode is powered by Sturgeon Electric and MYR Group. Check out and support our promotional partners: Milwaukee Tool, Klein Tools, Wye Delta, High Voltage Industries, and Vimocity. Ad music provided by: Daniel Sanchez@d.s.s._beats | @DSSbeatsFollow us on Instagram: @CaliforniaLineWorks May we all continue to guide and support those in need. Be your Brother’s Keeper. Visit www.lineco.org for assistance through LineCo.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988#podcast #leadership #service #humanitarian #construction #disciplineequalsfreedom

    46 min
  7. Justin Wren - Episode 98

    FEB 2

    Justin Wren - Episode 98

    In Episode 98 of The Power Element Podcast, Raul and Producer Paul sit down with Justin Wren—former UFC fighter, humanitarian, and founder of Fight for the Forgotten- to discuss leadership through service, purpose, and action beyond the spotlight. Justin shares his powerful journey from professional fighting to advocating for some of the most vulnerable communities in the world. Through Fight for the Forgotten, he has dedicated his life to bringing clean water, protection, and hope to the Pygmy communities of the Congo. This conversation dives deep into overcoming personal battles and what it truly means to use your platform to serve others. This episode was recorded live at the Top Gun Leadership Summit. Thank you, Justin Wren and the Fight for the Forgotten team. Learn more and support their mission: www.fightfortheforgotten.org This episode is powered by Sturgeon Electric and MYR Group. Check out and support our promotional partners: Milwaukee Tool, Klein Tools, Wye Delta, High Voltage Industries, and Vimocity. Ad music provided by: Daniel Sanchez@d.s.s._beats | @DSSbeats Follow us on Instagram: @CaliforniaLineWorks May we all continue to guide and support those in need. Be your Brother’s Keeper. Visit www.lineco.org for assistance through LineCo.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 #podcast #leadership #service #humanitarian #construction #FightForTheForgotten

    43 min
  8. Jason Gardner - Episode 97

    JAN 26

    Jason Gardner - Episode 97

    In Episode 97 of The Power Element Podcast, Raul and Producer Paul sit down with Jason Gardner, former Navy SEAL and leadership instructor at Echelon Front, to explore what it truly means to lead from the front. Jason brings decades of experience in high stakes environments and shares practical insights on building resilient teams, combating complacency, and embracing the principles of Extreme Ownership. This episode was recorded live from the Top Gun Leadership Summit. Thank you, Jason Gardner and the Echelon Front Team @jason.n.gardner@echelonfront@movalleyjatc This episode is powered by Sturgeon Electric and MYR Group. Check out and support our promotional partners: Milwaukee Tool, Klein Tools, Wye Delta, High Voltage Industries, and Vimocity. Ad music provided by: Daniel Sanchez @d.s.s._beats @DSSbeats Follow us on Instagram @ CaliforniaLineWorks May we all continue to guide and support those in need. Be your Brother’s Keeper. Visit www.lineco.org for assistance through LineCo. Suicide, crisis, and lifeline Dial 988.#podcast #leadership #construction

    1h 1m
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The Power Element Podcast is a leadership and safety podcast for linemen and construction professionals, focused on standards, accountability, and high-performance culture in the utility and construction industries. Join your hosts, Raul Guardado and Producer Paul, as they sit down with friends and colleagues both within and outside the power line industry. Follow Us: Instagram: @californialineworks​ Facebook and YouTube: Californialineworks

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  • Creator
    Raul Guardado
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Raul Guardado
  • Show Website
    The Power Element Podcast

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