The Happy Engineer | Career Success for Engineering Leadership 161: How Asking an Obvious Question Made Me $30K in One Day
Are you leaving untapped potential in your career by not asking the right questions?
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In this episode, I recount a pivotal moment in my career journey as a lead engineer at Whirlpool Corporation, where I sought to elevate my performance rating.
Through a simple yet profound question to my boss, I unearthed the key to exceptional results: cross-functional impact.
By collaborating with colleagues and leveraging technology, I devised a solution that streamlined communication between departments, ultimately earning me a top performance rating and a significant bonus—all within eight hours of work.
This narrative underscores the power of asking the right questions and embracing innovative approaches to stand out in one's career.
Join me as I delve into the transformative impact of asking obvious yet potent questions and how it can propel you towards unparalleled success.
So press play and let’s chat about unlocking extraordinary results through the art of questioning.
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