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
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
Managing academic load can be challenging, especially when there are several assignments and projects to accomplish in a short period. That is where academic writing services offer assistance. Many students can get professional aid with
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
