Not Enough Hours in the Day? These Tips Can Help You Out
Image by luis_molinero on Freepik Time. It seems no one has enough of it, even though we all have the same 24/7. Here I sit on a Friday morning with — get ready for it — free time! This email came in late yesterday afternoon. “Pam, I hate to do this, but I’ve got […]
Shut Down Analysis Paralysis and Start to “Satisfice”
Do you struggle to make decisions? Most of us do—at least when dealing with something significant. Do you find yourself trapped by analysis paralysis? Many of us do. We think and we think and we think, and then we think some more. And maybe we eventually act. I believe decision-making and analysis paralysis are intertwined. […]
Top Skills All Engineers Need to Excel in for Their Careers – Ep 260
In this episode, we talk to Pamela A. Scott, an executive coach to CEOs and business owners, focusing on communication, managing people, leadership, and emotional intelligence. You might have seen some of the inspirational articles she has authored on The Engineering Management Institute blog before. She’s also been a guest speaker for EMI’s program, The Civil […]
The Truth About Selling
“I hate sales!” “I could never sell anything!” I wish I had a dime—maybe a dollar—for every time I uttered phrases like that. My first business coach helped me break that thought pattern. Here is how the thinking goes: You are an engineer who excels at (fill in the blank). You happen to meet Chris, […]
Numbers May Drive the Business, but People Drive the Numbers®
For several years, I had the good fortune to be in CEO mastermind groups. These confidential mastermind groups were comprised of CEOs who shared their frustrations and challenges in running their businesses. A favorite mantra of these CEOs was, “This would be a great business if I didn’t have to deal with people.” That mantra […]
Become a Feedback Superstar
This is a guest blog by Pamela A. Scott Remember when you were in school and you turned in a paper that you had worked hard on and were proud of? Then you got the paper back. Right at the top in bright red ink — or was it blood? — your teacher or professor […]
What Makes You YOU?
What do you want to be known for as a professional? Call it personal branding if that phrase means something to you. What do you want your peers, bosses, clients, and professional associates to say about you? How can you stand out from the crowd? What differentiates you from your professional associates? For seven years, […]
How Effective Leaders Should Give Feedback — Especially During Sensitive Times
Is it time to change the way leaders give feedback to employees? Feedback is tough to give (or receive) in the best of times. Doubly so during troubling times, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a high-stress environment, emotions are high. Sensitivities are raised. Feedback is tricky. However, giving feedback is part of a […]
