What does it mean to think like an engineer? These six concepts explain the basis of engineering and will help anyone learn how to develop an engineer mindset.
How to Develop an Engineer Mindset
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7 Steps to get Started Setting Goals
In previous posts, I’ve discussed the importance of setting goals and how they are absolutely essential for...
Why is it Important to Set Goals?
Culture tells us that setting goals is a really good thing and you should do it, but few people actually sit...
What to do When You Make a Mistake at Work
As engineers, we are people who solve problems and design things for a function or purpose. We’re relied upon to make sound decisions for the good of the customer and our company. With these duties, it’s inevitable that somewhere along the way you’ll make a bad...
8 Ways to Build More Confidence at Work
Many new professionals share the same fear that they will not meet the expectations of their boss, colleagues, or clients. They may feel that they do not know enough, have the right experience, or they just simply aren’t enough. New engineers also worry about job...
How to Deal with Angry Customers
Engineers tend to think that since they chose a technical career that they don’t need to deal with customers much, but this typically isn’t the case. Most jobs deal with people on some level and really everyone can be viewed as a customer if you think about it....
Turn a Stressful Work Project into a Time to Thrive
Have you ever been assigned an exciting project at work that seemed to be well above your skill level leaving you feeling overwhelmed, busy, and stressed? I was recently put in charge of an important proposal for the first time without much guidance or help, causing...
Can Stress Actually Be Good for You?
Stress is unavoidable and we’ve all felt the strain from time to time, occasionally or unfortunately, even constantly. We’ve always been told that stress is a bad thing, and severely detrimental to our health. I like to think that stress is actually a sign that we are...
How to Run a Meeting Like a Pro
Have you ever sat in a meeting that dragged on and time stood still? Maybe you’ve experienced colleagues and executives that seem to be addicted to meetings as the only path forward to solving problems? Almost like moths mesmerized by bright lights, some people...
Does Hard Work Really Pay Off?
We are always conditioned in our lives to work hard and get a good job, but does hard work really pay off? Have you ever thought about the real reasons why we work hard? Is it for success? Is it by design because someone wants us to work like a cog in a...
How to Tackle a Project You Don’t Know How to Do
So you’ve done well at work. You’ve worked hard, exhibited your abilities, and asked for bigger, more advanced projects and now it’s happened: You are now the lead on a big project you don’t know a whole lot about. The voice inside says, “YES!!...but now what...
6 Behaviors That Will Ignite Your Career
No matter how hard you work or how much money you have, there’s one thing you can never get back. TIME If you’re young and are reading this, realize that the absolute best advantage you have over anyone in this world is your abundance of time. It’s a...