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  Image from Freepik   We all have something that feels like if we could change or get over it and turn the weakness into a strength, it would unlock all sorts of progress and

  Image by pressfoto on Freepik Like most large-scale systemic events, March 2020 gave “official birth” to a new era of work and life — one with new rules, new ways of thinking, and lots

  “Engineering success is not about having all the answers, but about asking the right questions, seeking feedback, and continuously learning.” – Unknown As an engineer, having a strong foundation of expertise and confidence in

  Image by ArtPhoto_studio on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of everything related to infrastructure: roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. While construction and maintenance of any asset happens in the physical

  “The engineer’s first problem in any design situation is to discover what the problem really is.” ~ Unknown Engineering is an ever-evolving field, and staying on top of the latest trends is essential for

Image by partystock on Freepik In this article, I want to highlight a critically important equation that every engineering executive, leader and HR professional must be aware of to avoid wasting a lot of time

  Image from Freepik To be successful project managers, you must be communicative and solution-focused. Juggling a multitude of tasks every day while being present in many different places is the daily norm. There is

Image from Freepik The last few years have brought a lot of commotion and shakeup in the employment world. From mass layoffs to record unemployment and everything in between, “volatility” is certainly the word that

  Image by creativeart on Freepik Image by de luis_molinero on Freepik Engineering companies are great at developing engineers. But what about the often natural transition of an engineer to an engineering manager? How can

  Image by partystock on Freepik “Great communication begins with a connection.” ~ Oprah Winfrey As engineers, we are constantly faced with the challenge of communicating complex technical information to a variety of audiences. Whether

  Image by DCStudio on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of everything related to infrastructure: roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. While construction and maintenance of any asset happens in the physical

  “The art of communication is the language of leadership” ~ James Humes Are you an effective communicator? Pause a moment before you answer that. If your instinct is to say “yes,” let me ask

  “The customer doesn’t care about features – they care about solving their problems” ~ Trish Bertuzzi. As an engineer, you are likely used to a logical and systematic way of thinking. You may be

  Image by luis_molinero on Freepik I had a long day of coaching, training, and podcasting and I was looking forward to unwinding at home that evening, believe it or not, by getting out and

  Image by kroshka__nastya on Freepik This article highlights three common communication barriers that might be holding you back. Learn what you can do to break through these barriers and form newfound connections through improved

High-stakes meetings are meetings where you want to impress people. You know that this kind of meeting is a great opportunity to get your ideas heard and possibly dazzle leaders with your brilliance. The problem