Leadership Skills & Youth Mentorship: Myron Tucker on Workforce Development
By Lana Reid | April 19, 2023
As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Myron Tucker, construction project manager, motivational speaker, and life-fitness coach, to discuss leadership skills, workforce development, and youth mentorship. Myron shares how leadership development translates across industries, why communication and accountability are essential to success, and how mentorship programs help young people build confidence, discipline, and direction for their futures.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Myron Tucker offers practical insight into leadership development and mentoring young people for long-term success.
Myron explains how leadership skills learned in construction project management apply far beyond job sites. He discusses the importance of communication, teamwork, accountability, and problem-solving in both professional and personal growth. Myron emphasizes that effective leadership is rooted in consistency, integrity, and the ability to guide others with clarity and purpose.
Throughout the conversation, Lana Reid and Myron explore the role of youth mentorship in workforce readiness. Myron shares how mentorship programs help young people develop confidence, discipline, and a strong work ethic before entering the workforce. He explains that exposure to real-world expectations and guidance helps youth better navigate education, careers, and life decisions.
The discussion also highlights project management as a pathway to empowerment. Myron reflects on how teaching transferable skills such as organization, communication, and long-term planning equips young people to succeed across multiple industries. He underscores the importance of investing in youth development as a strategy for strengthening communities and future leadership.
This episode reinforces the value of leadership education, mentorship, and intentional guidance in preparing the next generation for professional and personal success.
About the Guest
Myron Tucker is a construction project manager, motivational speaker, and community mentor whose work focuses on leadership development, workforce skills, and youth empowerment. He is committed to helping young people build confidence, discipline, and long-term vision through mentorship and skill development.
For more information on Myron Tucker:
https://www.instagram.com/myrontuckerspeaks/
https://www.instagram.com/traveling_construction_manager/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/myron-mcfee-tucker-bb1a7417
About the Series
This episode is part of the Black Men Matter Series, highlighting Black men who are professionals, mentors, and leaders using their experience to guide and uplift the next generation.
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The Male Perspective is hosted by Lana Reid, founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community-building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
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