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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

  What do you want out of your career? What are your aspirations? What are your short- and long-term goals? Are you on the right track or are you veering off? These are the questions

    Pipelines that carry flows under pressure represent a special set of challenges for water and sewer rehabilitation. Historically, most pressurized pipelines were rehabilitated using open cut construction. Part of the reason for that

Whether we can believe it or not, 2022 is here. What does this mean for people and firms in the professional services industry? If it’s anything like the past two years, we can expect …

It’s that time of year. In January, you’ll typically find a lot of content being published about goal setting. Blog posts and podcasts urging you to set goals for the new year. Believe me, there

Why should we set goals — to obtain success, achievement, or happiness? And how are we supposed to manage failure when our goals fall short? In this post, you will discover newfound insights to help

In any industry, leadership is a real skill. That goes double for anyone in the engineering field. If you have recently moved to a management position, or have your eye on one in the future,

Here’s a data point that will NOT make your day if you are a leader in your firm. “Seventy-four percent of employees feel they are missing out on company information and news.” It happens all

  I’ve always been a pretty big fan of flexible work options and remote work. It’s been nice to have the ability to do it when I’ve been sick, traveling, or taking care of other

  There’s no question that strategic planning is essential for individual, team, and organizational success. Yet despite this, the vast majority of strategic plans and major strategic initiatives fail or fail to be fully or