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Good advice is invaluable. And for engineers, hearing advice from leaders in their industry can provide new ways of thinking and even a boost of confidence and reassurance in their work. BigTime Software recently partnered

Whether you realize it or not, you have a brand. This may come as a surprise to you. After all, you’re an engineering manager, and not some sort of company or a product. But it’s

Being recognized as a problem solver in your organization, profession, or industry can bring big rewards. These include distinguishing yourself from people who just focus on performing a task. As a result, you can earn

A personal brand is the perception a person has of you. Rather than the overall perception of a company, a personal brand is specific to you as an employee of your company. The reason for

When executives are asked what leadership skills they wish their leaders were better at, one of the most common responses is the ability to hold their people accountable. This indicates a red flag, as it

Join me as we discuss a group of managers whose task was to share information with staff on how a company decision was made. Their conversation had gone around in circles. Then one brave soul

  What is the most frustrating problem you are dealing with right now? The one that keeps you up at night. Got it? Good. Now be honest. How did this happen? What caused the situation?

Too often, engineers get caught up in the details of their work and lose sight of the bigger picture. While it’s important to focus on the task at hand, it’s also crucial to have an

  Tip 1: Do Not Jump on the Bandwagon  The number of American small business applications has been increasing each year since 2016, according to PR Newswire.   Heck, you might know a buddy who has

  Whether you plan to launch a business or work within an existing organization, approaching the world from an entrepreneur’s perspective can be incredibly valuable for engineers. At their core, both engineers and entrepreneurs are

Engineers often face challenges that can test their self-confidence. Whether it’s dealing with difficult problems or working with challenging team members, there are plenty of situations that can knock an engineer’s confidence down. However, there

The number one reason most often expressed to me in strategic planning and team development work for not taking advantage of new opportunities is a “lack of time.”   A lack of time (and inability to

In this post, I’d like to share three mental exercises that you can use to build a daily practice to strengthen your self-confidence! Exercise #1: Embrace Emotions, Both Positive and Negative While many definitions of

Building self-confidence, in my opinion, is like a tug of war in your head. One part of you is saying, “I can do this,” while the other part of you is saying, “No you can’t.

  “It’s not what you are that holds you back, it’s what you think you are not.” ~ Denis Waitley  Impostor syndrome is a common struggle. We all have it — at least to some

Of all the lessons that I’ve learned over the course of my career, one stands out as possibly the most important and impactful:  The successful manager manages performance, not the person.   An engineering manager is