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 […]
3 Ways to Use Your Calendar to Make the Most Out of Your Workweek
Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Do you feel like you have too much work and a too little week? Does your work sometimes spill into late nights or even weekends? Know that you are not alone and that throughout your career, you will often have to recalibrate your approach to optimize your workload. Obtaining […]
Hiring for Skills Becoming Popular Tactic for Engineering Firms
Image by pressfoto on Freepik Most people think that one of the first things all managers look at when hiring employees is their level of education. This line of thinking is becoming outdated. Employers are often seeking employees who have the skills for the job over education. Having a degree in the field is […]
The Art of Asking Fearless Questions as an Engineer
For quite some time, I’ve been harping on the need to ask good questions. Regardless of where you are in your engineering career, I am confident that you would benefit from amping up your questioning skills. To do that, keep reading. Many of us think we’re asking questions when what we’re really doing is […]
Three Steps to Make the Most of Your Decisions
When it comes to decision-time, do you go all in, or do you spend time waffling and floundering? Learn what you can do to make the most of any decision you make! 1. Commitment vs. Giving Up Sadly, we sit all too often in a state of doubt, self-defeat, or regret after making a decision. […]
How to Use Personal Branding to Build Your Engineering Career
Building a successful career as an engineer is essential to establishing yourself as a credible expert in your field. One of the best ways to do this is through personal branding. By creating a solid personal brand, you can make yourself visible and recognizable within your industry, which can help you stand out from the […]
Learning to Lead and Succeed with ‘SFA’: Success From Anywhere
COVID forced “work from home.” Then evolved the idea of “work from anywhere” – whether that be home, a local café, or other workspace. As we work through the sometimes half-hearted attempts to bring our employees back to the office, the organizational development and talent attraction and retention idea that I believe will stick is […]