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  Image by katemangostar on Freepik   “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication

Clients are arguably the most important aspect of running a successful and healthy engineering firm. What’s even more important is retaining them. Did you know it can be anywhere from five to 25 times more

  Is this you? Do you feel like the hamster going round and round on the wheel and getting nowhere in your engineering career and life? What are you doing to make the most out

Image by senivpetro on Freepik This article was originally posted on LinkedIn here. There is an infamous saying that I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: People Quit Managers, Not Companies I’ve spent the last

  “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou As an engineer, providing excellent client

Maybe I should start by saying that I am all for the four-day workweek/three-day weekend. If that makes it sound like I’m trying to get out of work, I’d like to point out that I

  First of all, let me say that you must take your career into your own hands. Too many professionals wait for their employers to give them a raise or promotion. Don’t wait for anyone.

I wonder where Sue is in completing that draft? Does Frank know his quality check is due this afternoon? Does Lynn remember our grant application is due this Friday? If others are having to ask

  “Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities.” ~ Michele Jennae Networking and its validity or importance is written and talked about

  Image by Drazen Zigic on Freepik   Being an engineering leader is about understanding what is going on around you. In the military, it is called “Situational Awareness.” Often, the people with the most

  Volunteer work and philanthropic efforts have been an integral part of Pennoni’s core values since 1966. And even prior to joining the firm in 2005, I’ve always valued the importance of them in both

Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Civil engineers are designers and builders of everything related to infrastructure: roads, bridges, dams, ports, and many others. While new construction of any asset gets a lot of attention for

  “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” ~ Marie Curie Conflict resolution is an essential

Image by luis_molinero on Freepik   Time. It seems no one has enough of it, even though we all have the same 24/7. Here I sit on a Friday morning with — get ready for

Whether you are a student, professional, forcibly unemployed, or just taking a break, I have great news: each can be approached the same way! Apply these three pillars anytime to maximize your life purpose and

  “How did you do it?” I love asking top leaders this question for one simple reason… Success leaves clues. I’ve asked top engineering leaders, from the Fortune 500 to Silicon Valley startups, how they