Engaging the Engagers: Succeeding in the New Era with Better Leadership and Management
“Literally nothing a CEO or CHRO does will authentically, structurally, and sustainably change the value of your organization more.” This is a statement from the recently released book written by Jim Clifton, Chairman and CEO of Gallup, and Jim Harter, PhD, Chief Workplace Scientist for Gallup, based on their research and more than 30 […]
Shaping Our Future Generations by Becoming a STEM Author
“If they don’t bring you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” ~ Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm There is value in encouraging children to learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). As an engineer for 16 years, I have always enjoyed mentoring and speaking to the youth, presenting “Engineering Is Fun!” […]
Meet Jeff Perry, MBA – the New Host of the Engineering Career Coach Podcast
The Engineering Management Institute is thrilled to have Jeff Perry, MBA, leadership coach and founder of More Than Engineering as the new host of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast – a podcast dedicated to helping engineers create extraordinary careers and lives. Jeff decided to transition in his engineering career towards coaching and training because he […]
9 Survival Tips for Engineering Students
Engineering is an exciting career path to follow. Although not everyone has the talent to follow this course of study, it is rewarding for those who do have an innate ability to do so. As focused as you may be as a student, this path to career satisfaction is also a challenging one. Get all […]
Leadership Is Not a Title — It Is a Perspective
Previously, we discussed the importance of your voice as an industry and community integrator: Who Knows What You Know? — Your Voice Matters! Taking this guidance an important step further, I encourage you to move from managing people to empowering leadership from every vantage point, as our ability to deliver complex solutions in a timely […]
5 Keys to Career Clarity for Engineers
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” ~Carl Jung Vision, clarity, making a plan, taking action — trying to achieve these things can be extremely difficult and even anxiety-inducing in the face of great uncertainty. Sometimes we look to other […]
Being in Charge Is Complex and Comes With High Expectations
To succeed, you must… Go to school… Get good grades… Love math and science… Get into STEM… Take AP classes… Love STEM… Pick a college… Go to college… Love STEM more… Get a STEM degree, preferably engineering (my opinion)… Get an internship… Get a job… Be a leader/manager… [su_spacer] Does this list sound familiar? […]
How to Discover Your Work Style and Personal Value
Engineering requires deep and focused thought. There are two primary engineering positions: the Engineer and the Engineering Manager. Each requires a unique work style. The main performance environment of the Engineer is at their desk in solitude. Engineers, the technical staff, typically require silence in order to focus on their work. The main performance environment […]
Providing Stellar Client Service: Engage Holistically
As we commence a discussion about client service, I find myself reflecting on my first Engineering Management Institute (EMI) blog, “Think Big, Be Mindful.” Serving our clients and growing market share should create synergies with our individual goals and personal lives. Again, allowing us to evolve our vision as intentions, setting direction — not […]
Not-So-Obvious Customers
Way before I decided to go back to school, I worked. I worked a lot and mostly in jobs that required customer service. I did door-to-door sales, telemarketing, and finally food service. I enjoyed being a server. I was good at it and always had cash in my pocket. I had two goals at that […]