Focusing on Your Frustrations Slows You Down – Focus on This Instead to Make Progress
Image by yanalya on Freepik “You are your own worst critic.” We hear this a lot, but does it have to be true? Do we always have to be so hard on ourselves as we try to make progress and reach new goals? Find out the distance between the gap and the gain […]
The Power of Building Accountable Teams for Excellent Performance
When executives are asked what leadership skills they wish their leaders were better at, one of the most common responses is the ability to hold their people accountable. This indicates a red flag, as it is an indicator that the organization as a whole is not very accountable. Rather than a focus on holding others […]
Breaking Down Impostor Syndrome for Ambitious Engineers
“It’s not what you are that holds you back, it’s what you think you are not.” ~ Denis Waitley Impostor syndrome is a common struggle. We all have it — at least to some degree. And those who don’t think they have it at all are probably just too prideful to recognize or admit […]
Finding Career Fulfillment in Your Engineering Career – Ep 265
In this episode, Jeff Perry, MBA talks about how you can find career fulfillment. He shares a framework that will help you on your journey and some actions that you can start taking right away to get on the path to engineering career fulfillment. Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About Finding Career […]
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 […]
As a Leader, You Must Extend Trust to Earn Trust
Can you ever write and talk enough about trust? Probably not. Its power is huge at work, at home, in communities, and more. Without trust, things just break down. Yet trust doesn’t just happen or magically appear. It is built and shaped over time in relationships by making and keeping commitments to each other. But […]
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 […]
Find Your Genius Zone: The Ultimate Personal Brand
Personal branding is getting more and more attention as a piece of building our careers, yet many people ignore it or do not even know what it is. Whether you do it intentionally or not, you are putting off a personal brand — but is it the one that you want to have? Let us […]
Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
“If you don’t take control of your career development, it’s highly unlikely that anyone else will!” ~ Derric Yuh Ndim Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner, leader, or individual contributor/employee, there are lessons you can take from how entrepreneurs successfully operate so you can build a great life and career. Entrepreneurs are known for […]
Changing Your Mindset Is the Key to Change Management
This is a blog by Jeff Perry, MBA Over the last year, virtually every company and firm has had to undergo significant shifts to adapt to the new realities created by the worldwide pandemic. As leaders, it’s critical that we move through these shifts by helping our teams not only adjust to the “new […]