The Importance and Benefits of Getting Involved in Your Community
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 business and personal life. “Getting Involved” With Your Community “Getting involved” with your community is straightforward, and fun in many […]
Technology’s Role in Civil Engineering Inspection — Autonomous Drafting
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 several reasons, that asset must be maintained over its lifespan — and civil engineers play a critical role in the […]
The Benefits of Conflict Resolution for Engineers
“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 skill for any engineer. When disputes arise, it is crucial to have the ability to calmly and effectively communicate with […]
Not Enough Hours in the Day? These Tips Can Help You Out
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 it — free time! This email came in late yesterday afternoon. “Pam, I hate to do this, but I’ve got […]
What Is Your Purpose? Three Timeless Pillars to Guide Your Future
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 guide your future. Pillar 1: Service Service is about directing your efforts toward a cause bigger than yourself. It includes carving […]
3 Engineering Career Success Tips from CEOs & VPs Who Started Where You Are
“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 got their results on my podcast. I want to share a few of their recent answers with you. NOTE: This […]
There Is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
I believe there is a general consensus that buying pizza as lunch for the office leads to an unquantifiable increase in office morale. And, i would extend this further and say that in general, food is a great motivator and healthy food, being an energy sustainer, is by extension a visible morale booster. I once […]
Shut Down Analysis Paralysis and Start to “Satisfice”
Do you struggle to make decisions? Most of us do—at least when dealing with something significant. Do you find yourself trapped by analysis paralysis? Many of us do. We think and we think and we think, and then we think some more. And maybe we eventually act. I believe decision-making and analysis paralysis are intertwined. […]
Your Ears Are Your Strongest Resolution and Negotiation Weapons
Most content that centers around communication and conflict resolution has to do with assessing your feelings, your body language, your decision-making process, your attitudes, and your behaviors. Not that these are bad recommendations, but they fall short of what makes the biggest impact when resolving conflict and negotiating. Where most advice falls short is that […]
Focusing on Your Frustrations Slows You Down – Focus on This Instead to Make Progress
Image by yanalya on Freepik “You are your own worst critic.” We hear this a lot, but does it have to be true? Do we always have to be so hard on ourselves as we try to make progress and reach new goals? Find out the distance between the gap and the gain […]