From Engineer to Principal: How to Become an Established Leader – Ep 282
In this episode, I talk to Nikhil Bodhankar, PE, LC, LEED AP, Principal at Bergmann Architects, Engineers and Planners which joined Colliers Engineering & Design in 2021 about his career development and his path to becoming a principal and leader in his firm. He also provides some great steps you can take to become an […]
Leading Through Influence as an Engineering Leader – Ep 281
In this episode, we talk to Dana Sherrell, Vice President of Engineering at Boulevard, about leading through influence as an engineering leader and how you can keep an engineering team on track when a company experiences rocket ship-like growth. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Leading Through Influence:
Building a Strong Engineering Culture – Ep 277
In this episode, we talk with Anand Safi, a senior engineering leader at Mark43 about the importance of building a strong engineering culture and how engineering leaders can help with developing organizational culture at their firms. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Building a Strong Engineering Culture:
Visual Thinking for Engineers: Become a Better Version of Yourself – Ep 275
In this episode, we talk to Wendi Pillars, author, educator, leader, visual strategist, and graphic facilitator, about visual thinking and how it can help engineers to strengthen their thinking skills and become better communicators. Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Visual Thinking for Engineers:
Diversity in Engineering: Celebrating Black History Month With Ted Colbert – Ep 269
In this episode, we talk to Theodore (Ted) Colbert III, Executive Vice President of The Boeing Company and President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Global Services about diversity in engineering, how diversity can benefit an engineering firm, and how engineers can help promote diversity through mentorship. Ted also received the 2022 Black Engineer of […]
How Engineers Can Manage Complexity in Their Organizations – Ep 268
In this episode, we talk to Jeff Doolittle, a software architect and transformational leader with more than 20 years of experience designing and architecting software systems about the importance of complexity in engineering, and how engineers and engineering leaders can manage complexity in their organizations. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed […]
Leading With Gratitude: Tips for Engineers to Enhance How They Lead – Ep 264
In this episode, we talk to Steve Foran, P.ENG, CSP, MBA, engineer, founder of Gratitude at Work, and author of the book “Surviving to Thriving – The 10 Laws of Grateful Leadership,” about leadership and how engineering leaders are leading with gratitude to enhance how they lead. He also talks about how engineers can build […]
Transitioning From Engineer to Engineering Director – Ep 263
In this episode, we talk to Jessi Hall, the Senior Director for Vertical Integration at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman, Washington, about her career and how she transitioned from engineer to engineering director at a large firm. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Transitioning From Engineer to Engineering Director:
The Lost Art of Effective One-On-One Meetings – Ep 259
In this episode, we talk to Hazim Macky, Vice President of engineering at Coinme, the largest licensed cryptocurrency cash network in the U.S about why one-on-one meetings are so important for both engineers and engineering leaders and how they can benefit your relationship with your team. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key Points […]
Growing as an Engineering Leader and the Experience of Writing About It in a Sci-Fi Novel – Ep 248
In this episode, I talk to Matthew G. Dick, P.E., an engineering leader working at a transportation technology company and moonlighting as a sci-fi author. Matthew talks about his career journey growing as an engineering leader and the experience while writing about it in a sci-fi novel. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key […]