EP 34: Chasing Challenges as the Foundation of Long-Term Leadership with Anthony Pastore of STV Inc.
Tue Jan 20 2026
Join us as Anthony Pastore, East Regional Director of STV, reflects on a career built through persistence, trust and leadership. Anthony shares his path from union carpentry to leading some of New York City’s most complex public works projects, including the World Trade Center. He discusses why communication, decision making and investing in people matter more than titles and how construction remains a powerful way to serve communities.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction.
06:10 Growing up in a blue-collar environment shaped early exposure to construction and work ethic.
08:03 Balancing full-time field work with night school builds discipline and long-term commitment.
14:14 Leadership effectiveness depends on clear communication and shared understanding.
17:48 Advanced planning and steady decision-making are critical on complex projects.
22:16 Public works projects are uniquely rewarding because they serve communities long term.
28:06 Trust and integrity are essential to maintaining strong professional relationships.
32:20 Chasing challenges and continuous learning matter more than titles for career growth.
39:05 Project delivery is growing more complex while the industry faces increasing skilled labor challenges.
Resources Mentioned:
Anthony Pastore
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-pastore-b804091b7/
STV | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/stv/
STV | Website
https://www.stvinc.com
Fordham University
https://www.fordham.edu
Institute of Design and Construction
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Design_and_Construction
“Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown
https://www.danieljamesbrown.com/the-boys-in-the-boat
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
https://cmaanet.org
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Join us as Anthony Pastore, East Regional Director of STV, reflects on a career built through persistence, trust and leadership. Anthony shares his path from union carpentry to leading some of New York City’s most complex public works projects, including the World Trade Center. He discusses why communication, decision making and investing in people matter more than titles and how construction remains a powerful way to serve communities. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction. 06:10 Growing up in a blue-collar environment shaped early exposure to construction and work ethic. 08:03 Balancing full-time field work with night school builds discipline and long-term commitment. 14:14 Leadership effectiveness depends on clear communication and shared understanding. 17:48 Advanced planning and steady decision-making are critical on complex projects. 22:16 Public works projects are uniquely rewarding because they serve communities long term. 28:06 Trust and integrity are essential to maintaining strong professional relationships. 32:20 Chasing challenges and continuous learning matter more than titles for career growth. 39:05 Project delivery is growing more complex while the industry faces increasing skilled labor challenges. Resources Mentioned: Anthony Pastore https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-pastore-b804091b7/ STV | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/stv/ STV | Website https://www.stvinc.com Fordham University https://www.fordham.edu Institute of Design and Construction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_of_Design_and_Construction “Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown https://www.danieljamesbrown.com/the-boys-in-the-boat Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) https://cmaanet.org Thanks for listening to the “Building Better Futures” podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations. #PeopleDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #AECpodcast