In this episode, I talk to Patrick Guide, MBA, PMP, Leadership Development Coach & Speaker at Maxwell Leadership, and soon to be Senior Marketing Manager at Dow, about how servant leadership for engineers, adaptability, and storytelling can transform technical experts into impactful leaders through engineering leadership development, and why leading with service builds trust, clarity, and connection.
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Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Engineering Leadership Development That Builds Teams:
- Great leaders grow by moving from seeking approval to embracing servant leadership for engineers. It’s in tough moments, where clear direction matters more than consensus, that real leadership shines.
- Putting people first builds trust and inspires stronger performance across engineering teams. When leaders genuinely care and serve others, they create a culture where individuals feel valued and motivated to contribute.
- Developing leadership skills doesn’t mean leaving technical roots behind, it multiplies their impact. The most effective technical leaders combine deep expertise with strong people skills to guide teams and shape successful projects.
- Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all, it changes based on the needs and experiences of the team. Strong leaders read the room, listen closely, and adjust their approach to bring out the best in every person and situation.
- Technical leaders can boost their communication by focusing on the audience and sharing stories that connect. Servant leadership for engineers is strengthened by storytelling that makes messages memorable and relatable.
- The best leaders stay curious about the people around them. Asking the right questions and truly listening leads to deeper understanding and stronger leadership decisions.
About Patrick Guide, MBA, PMP
Patrick Guide is a leadership development coach, a speaker, and recently accepted a Sr. marketing manager role at Dow. Patrick has a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Houston and an MBA from the University of Texas. The majority of his professional experience is in the engineering and construction industries, where he spent the last six years working on a $2B water purification plant project in Houston, TX. Prior to his experience in the water industry, Patrick served a combat engineer officer in the United States Marine Corps. As a leadership development coach with the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, Patrick regularly works with industry professionals looking to increase their leadership effectiveness and to overcome challenges.
Books Mentioned in This Episode
Resources and Links Mentioned in This Session Include:
Maxwell Leadership
Dow
Marine Corps
ASCE
ASME
SAME
Connect with Patrick Guide, MBA, PMP, on LinkedIn
AEC PM Certification
AEC PM Connect
Project Management Accelerator™
Engineering Leadership Accelerator™
Keynote Speaking
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