Growth and Empowerment Through Community
I’m often asked, “Why do you volunteer so much, aren’t you worried that it’s going to affect your career development?” The answer to that is “NO, why would I be worried — it’s likely going to help my growth.” However, it is a problem if I allow my involvement to distract me from my job […]
Paying It Forward: Engineers Can Make an Impact
You might be thinking, “What does this have to do with engineering?” I’ll tell you. One of the most valuable traits that an engineer can possess is empathy, which is the ability to understand and share in another person’s emotions. What better way to exercise this trait than by helping others? Whether it is […]
How to Write Emails That Get the Job Done
What if you could write really good emails? Would it boost your career? I’m sure it would because being able to write really good emails would make you stand out from the crowd. Most people write emails that are average or below average. How do you know if your emails are above average, or even […]
Healthy Conflict: How Disagreements Spur Innovation
For most engineers, conflict at work is something to be avoided. It’s about as desirable as spilling coffee on your pants before a big presentation or dealing with (yet another) paper jam. There’s an important difference, however, between conflict and most other office challenges: conflict is incredibly important. In fact, almost all innovative products and […]
5 Reasons to Say YES to Volunteering
Volunteering allows you to bring positive, measurable changes to your community and professional family. You’ve probably thought about saying YES to a volunteer opportunity. But how? When? Does it work with your schedule? You are busy, and what will you get out of it? My advice is simple: Say YES and say it NOW. And […]
Accepting Responsibility Is the Precursor to Closing the Deal
Whether you close business deals daily or consider a completed deal to be a new job offer that will catapult your career forward, you must first accept full responsibility for what will happen after signing the agreement. Taking responsibility is required for progressing in your work, business, life, or relationships. It is just the right […]
Should My LinkedIn Profile and My Resume Have a Motherhood Section?
It’s always been known that having kids can be detrimental to a woman’s career. There is more research that can be cited here that women pay a price for having a family, whether it be reduced promotional prospects or a complete loss of career. Maybe this is why I’ve always been told not to […]
Avoid Conflict by Focusing on These 3 Areas
“This is what I NEED them to do,” a client said during our call recently. I had to squash the groan that was trying to escape my mouth. The words and the tone of voice this client used were enough to ensure that “they” were not at all likely to do what she wanted […]
Is Conflict Always Bad? The Answer May Surprise You
Most of us, when we think about conflict, consider it a bad thing we should avoid. That’s not exactly true. The right kind of conflict can actually build trust and increase performance in teams! In fact, I would say that one of the best indicators of a team that trusts each other is the amount […]
The Challenges of Achieving Work-Life Balance as a Maintenance Engineers
Finding an equilibrium between our professional and personal lives is a vital ingredient for boosting productivity and improving our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Behind the elegant facilities and seamless production processes are maintenance engineers who guarantee the reliable and safe operation of equipment. They perform their duties under strict regulations and deadlines. I ask […]