The Impactful Engineer

How do you influence those around you who are stuck at work? They have bad attitudes. Their effort is low. They have technical expertise that is valuable. They are experienced in the organization and have long standing relationships. You're not sure if they provide more than what they detract. How can you influence them? Listen to "Episode 52 - Can Your Influence Really Help That Stuck Person At Work?": https://lnkd.in/guA5ubwz #ImpactfulEngineer #IntentionalEngineer #MakeYourImpact #EngineeringExcellence #RisingTide #PersonalDevelopment #EngineeringMentorship #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #CivilEngineering

Ego & Humility can be two opposing forces that when used intentionally together create harmony. This dance between having humility and letting ego run the show is how engineers can contribute to team dynamics, build trust, and create the business outcomes the whole company is looking for. Dive into Newsletter issue 17 to understand more about Ego & Humility! #ImpactfulEngineer #IntentionalEngineer #MakeYourImpact #EngineeringExcellence #RisingTide #PersonalDevelopment #EngineeringMentorship #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #CivilEngineering

Jake closes out the week short and sweet: You don't need to broadcast and dwell on not knowing how to do the job. Jump in and start working within the job, learn from those that know, to become the one who knows how to do the thing you set out to do. And no on will know that you didn't know. Listen to Episode 51, "What We Think of Fake It Till You Make It" on your favorite podcast platform: https://lnkd.in/ggwcdXUk #ImpactfulEngineer #IntentionalEngineer #MakeYourImpact #EngineeringExcellence #RisingTide #PersonalDevelopment #EngineeringMentorship #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #CivilEngineering

"Fake it 'till you make it" has its limitations... Don't get yourself way over your head by putting yourself in a situation where you have ZERO clue on how to do the job. Don't expect to be a master, but don't be totally oblivious. Go in with a base set of skills in the area, and learn as you go! Episode Link: https://lnkd.in/ggwcdXUk #ImpactfulEngineer #IntentionalEngineer #MakeYourImpact #EngineeringExcellence #RisingTide #PersonalDevelopment #EngineeringMentorship #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #CivilEngineering

Get rid of your fear of not being an expert, just get in there and figure it out! Believe in your ability to do the job and become the engineer you need to be to find success. "Fake it 'till you make it" We love this topic! Listen to Episode 51 for more... plus a funny story about going off a cliff! Episode Link: https://lnkd.in/ggwcdXUk #ImpactfulEngineer #IntentionalEngineer #MakeYourImpact #EngineeringExcellence #RisingTide #PersonalDevelopment #EngineeringMentorship #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #CivilEngineering

"Fake It Until You Make It" A term that is often misunderstood. So what does it really mean? To an Impactful Engineer, it's the act of finding where you want to go, and emulating the actions and behaviors of those who are already there. To achieve your goal, it takes the belief that you can obtain it coupled with the required time it takes you to get there. In short, you must operate as the next level, before you are able to reach it. Visually, it can be expressed as the equation: Belief x (Actions + Behaviors) x Time = Achievement Tune in to Episode 51 to dive deeper into the explanation between Steven & Jake: https://lnkd.in/ggwcdXUk #ImpactfulEngineer #IntentionalEngineer #MakeYourImpact #EngineeringExcellence #RisingTide #PersonalDevelopment #EngineeringMentorship #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #CivilEngineering

You found it, your dream engineering job! Wait... there's a half dozen bullet points in the job description that you don't meet and they use a different design software than you're used to. What do you do? Hit that apply button!!! Too many will move on if they don't meet the entire job description, and this is a massive mistake! Job descriptions are designed to cast a wide net to catch as many candidates that fit the role as possible (exceptions are extremely experienced niche experts of course). Most engineer's hired DO NOT meet every bullet in the position listing. Don't lose out on amazing opportunities! Learn more on how YOU can land the job that excites and challenges you by listening to Episode 51: "What We Think of "Fake It Till You Make It" on your favorite podcast platform: https://lnkd.in/ggwcdXUk #ImpactfulEngineer #IntentionalEngineer #MakeYourImpact #EngineeringExcellence #RisingTide #PersonalDevelopment #EngineeringMentorship #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #CivilEngineering

Have you found yourself thinking about that last thing you didn’t get done at work while at the dinner table with your family? Have you had a rough morning stuck in traffic which caused your work day to start out on the wrong foot? These are both symptoms of the inability to transition your mindset from home to work and back again. It will lower your effectiveness at work. It will allow work to follow you home and prevent yourself from being fully present with your family or friends. Let’s cover how an Impactful Engineer shifts their transition energy mindset to achieve their goals at work and home. #ImpactfulEngineer #IntentionalEngineer #MakeYourImpact #EngineeringExcellence #RisingTide #PersonalDevelopment #EngineeringMentorship #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #CivilEngineering

Always ask for an opportunity to tour the facility during in-person interviews! While walking around, pay close attention to the personnel and how they operate. Are they excited, hustling, smiling, engaging, and take a moment to greet you? Are they slumped over their desk, complaining to each other, scowling, and intentionally ignoring or flat out avoiding you as you walk by? Either scenario is very telling of the culture within that company. So ask yourself, is this where you want to spend the majority of your time for the foreseeable future? Want to know more on how you can find the best company to kickstart your career? How about finding your next job because you want more out of your career? Listen to Episode 50 now on your favorite podcast platform! Episode Link: https://lnkd.in/gTGfSt4V #ImpactfulEngineer #IntentionalEngineer #MakeYourImpact #EngineeringExcellence #RisingTide #PersonalDevelopment #EngineeringMentorship #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #CivilEngineering

The beginning of your career is your chance to stack as many skills as you possibly can! Don't limit yourself to focus narrowly on one thing, because you will close way too many doors of opportunity further down the road. Every company has opportunities all around. Ask experienced engineers and non-engineers in all corners of your organization what they do and LISTEN. Absorb their knowledge and apply it. You'll fall on your face, you will make mistakes, you may have wins, but most importantly, you will LEARN. And of course, you must listen to Episode 50 to find out more on how to make the most out of your first few years as an engineer! Episode link: https://lnkd.in/gTGfSt4V #ImpactfulEngineer #IntentionalEngineer #MakeYourImpact #EngineeringExcellence #RisingTide #PersonalDevelopment #EngineeringMentorship #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #CivilEngineering