Career Fear (And How to Overcome It)
This is a guest post by Dr. Rae Taylor In an earlier blog, I alluded to the vicious cycle of thinking you can’t study, which will guarantee that you actually can’t study. Some people messaged me about this and it got me thinking about the games our minds play on us. A few years back, […]
The 8 Best Leadership Books You Need to Read
In any industry, leadership is a real skill. That goes double for anyone in the engineering field. If you have recently moved to a management position, or have your eye on one in the future, you should check out these leadership books right now.
What Structural Engineers Should Know About the Evolving Construction Economy – Ep 067
In this episode, we talk to Joseph (Joe) Dardis, P.E., a Senior Structural Steel Specialist with the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) in Chicago, about what structural engineers should know about the evolving construction economy. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Joe About the Evolving Construction Economy: Can you provide […]
3 Top Questions Engineers Should Ask at Their Next Performance Review – Ep 262
In this episode, I talk about performance reviews, and how you can prepare for your next performance review by providing you with three questions that you should ask in your next one. I recently wrote about this topic on the ASCE blog and based on feedback and interest, I thought I would it would be […]
Leaders, Help Staff Understand You
Here’s a data point that will NOT make your day if you are a leader in your firm. “Seventy-four percent of employees feel they are missing out on company information and news.” It happens all the time. Nadine, owner of a midsize professional services firm, describes her situation: “Every January, I give a state of […]
5 Benefits to Joining Professional Societies: How Engineers Can Get and Stay Involved – Ep 039
In this episode, we talk to Mary Ellen Bruce Large, P.E., D.GE, Regional Business Development and Client Care Program Manager at Nicholson Construction (formally the Director of Technical Activities for the Deep Foundations Institute) about the value of professional societies. She discuss five great benefits of joining professional societies and how engineers can get and […]
Marketing and Business Development Strategies for Civil Engineers – Ep 190
In this ‘episode, I talk to Gabe Lett, FSMPS, CPSM, LPC, author of THE AEC PROFESSIONAL’S GUIDEBOOK, and a marketing guru in the AEC industry that helps civil engineers find the right clients and projects for the maximum mutual benefit. In the episode, we talk about marketing and business development for civil engineers and why […]
How to Set SMART Goals in 2022 and Make Them Achievable
It’s the end of the year. You know what that means for you, right? It’s time to set your goals for 2022. Setting Goals Requires You to Reflect on What You Did and Did Not Accomplish in 2021 What new tools did you learn to use? What new experience did you gain about working with […]
Effective Strategies in a World of Remote Work
I’ve always been a pretty big fan of flexible work options and remote work. It’s been nice to have the ability to do it when I’ve been sick, traveling, or taking care of other business. While not possible for all job roles, remote work can have a lot of benefits. With the coronavirus and […]
How to Succeed with Your Strategic Plans and Initiatives
There’s no question that strategic planning is essential for individual, team, and organizational success. Yet despite this, the vast majority of strategic plans and major strategic initiatives fail or fail to be fully or successfully implemented. Why is this the case and, more importantly, what can we do to ensure that we, our teams, […]
