Engineering Management Institute

Leadership/Management

TECC 304: The Art of Listening and Unlocking Corporate Problem-Solving Success

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Corporate Problem-SolvingIn this episode, we talk to Tony Chatman, speaker, author, and corporate relationship expert who has been helping organizations achieve their goals through listening and leadership about how engineers can define and tackle problems in a corporate setting, and the crucial role of listening in effective corporate problem-solving. He also talks about his book, “The Force Multiplier,” and how engineering leaders can use it to transform their teams into high-performing units.

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Corporate Problem-Solving

Corporate Problem-Solving

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TECC 302: Switching from Doer to Leader: The Three Steps of Engineering Leadership Development

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Doer to LeaderIn this episode, we talk to Leo MacLeod, an executive coach and EQ skills trainer who shares insights from his upcoming book called “Coaching & Mentoring for Dummies.” He focuses on three critical steps to transition from a doer to leader. These steps include setting goals, aligning ambitions with company objectives, and developing essential skills. Leo will also shed light on the transformative power of delegation, coaching, and the importance of learning to prioritize.

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Doer to Leader

Doer to Leader

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TECC 299: Building a Successful Engineering Career: Proven Strategies for Leadership and Communication

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Successful Engineering CareerIn this episode, we explore the secrets of building a successful engineering career with Kevin Lewis, PE, LEED AP, a highly accomplished CEO and President at Henderson Engineers. Kevin shares his insights on the essential skills and traits necessary to reach a high-level position in engineering, including how identifying skill gaps and positioning yourself to fill them can help you excel in your career. We’ll also discuss the significance of face-to-face collaboration, communication skills, and confidence-building in achieving success as an engineer.

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Successful Engineering Career

Successful Engineering Career

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TECC 297: Opportunities for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Diversity in Engineering

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Diversity in EngineeringIn this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Pamela McCauley, Ph.D., C.P.E., an accomplished keynote speaker, a committed professor, and the Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University, about innovation, entrepreneurship, and diversity in engineering and STEM.

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Diversity in Engineering

STEM

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TECC 295: Maximizing Potential: The Power of One-on-One Meetings in Engineering Management

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One-on-One MeetingsIn this episode, we talk to Lawrence Krubner, a technical co-founder of three startups, consultant, and author, about the importance of one-on-one meetings and why he thinks it is the most basic and important skill of management.

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One-on-One Meetings

One-on-One Meetings

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TECC 293: How Engineers Can Identify and Combat Imposter Syndrome

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Imposter SyndromeIn this episode, we talk to On Freund, who is the co-founder and CEO of Wilco, a startup dedicated to empowering developers to unlock their full potential, about why imposter syndrome affects so many engineers and how they can overcome it.

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Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome

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TECC 292: How to Become the Best Engineering Leader in Your Field

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Best Engineering LeaderIn this episode, we talk to John A. White, the Chancellor Emeritus at the University of Arkansas and one of the foremost engineering authorities in America, about effective leadership in engineering. He provides some great tips that you can start using right away to become the best engineering leader in your field.

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Best Engineering Leader

Best Engineering Leader

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TECC 291: Mastering Success Behaviors as an Engineering Leader

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Success BehaviorsIn this episode, I talk with Wayne Brown, an author, speaker, organizational coach, and the principal founder of Skills 4 Executives Limited, about leadership in engineering and how you can master success behaviors to become a more successful engineering leader.

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Success Behaviors

Success Behaviors

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TECC 289: Why Engineering Firms Need Vertical Leadership Development

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Vertical Leadership DevelopmentIn this episode, we talk to Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., a cutting-edge leadership development author, researcher, and consultant, about vertical leadership development, what that is, and how organizations can help vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets.

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Vertical Leadership Development

Vertical Leadership Development

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TECC 283: How Industry Trends Are Affecting the Engineering Industry

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Industry TrendsIn this episode, we talk to Lawrence Romine, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Altium, about how engineering industry trends and the future of manufacturing in engineering will affect engineers.

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Industry Trends

Industry Trends

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