The AEC Leadership Podcast

Former basketball performance coach turned corporate keynote speaker, Alan Stein, Jr., shares high-performance leadership strategies for engineers. He emphasizes mastering fundamentals and never getting bored with them. He discusses the importance of effective communication, building a winning culture, and aligning goals. He also highlights the significance of focusing on the process and making decisions that align with future goals.

In this episode, we talk with Farnoosh Brock about the importance of leadership and engineering communication skills. She emphasizes the need for engineers to close the gap between technical and leadership skills to advance in their careers. Farnoosh highlights the significance of confidence and voice in effective communication and leadership. She also discusses the role […] The post How Communication Skills Can Propel Your Engineering Career Forward – Ep 321 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk with Lisa Nourse, Talent Acquisition Manager; Hannah Newhard, P.E., PTOE, Traffic Engineer; Nicholas Teach, Transportation Engineer; and Curt Grass, Senior Engineer, about the impact and role of the Young Professionals Group (YPG) at Stanley Consultants, exploring its influence on the development and success of young professionals in the engineering field. […] The post How a Young Professionals Group Can Shape Your Engineering Future – Ep 320 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk with Prof. Saleem H. Ali, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences and the Blue & Gold Distinguished Professor of Energy and the Environment at the University of Delaware (USA), about the critical role of aluminum in sustainability, its ecological impacts, and effective strategies for engineers seeking […] The post The Pros and Cons of Using Aluminum in Sustainability – Ep 319 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Andrew Temte, CFA, former CEO of Kaplan Professional, author of “Balancing Act: Teach, Coach, Mentor, Inspire,” and host of The Balancing Act Podcast, about enhancing leadership and organizational development in today’s dynamic business landscape. He will reveal key strategies from his book, such as strategies for building trust […] The post How Emotional Intelligence Drives Organizational Development – Ep 318 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk with Jen Hubbard, recruiter, and talent acquisition at Wallace Design Collective, about recruiting strategies for modern engineering firms and adaptability in considering changes in the job market. Jen also provides tips on candidate sourcing, relationship-building, and successful salary negotiations. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering […] The post Top Recruiting Strategies for Modern Engineering Firms – Ep 317 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, the host and Jeff Perry discuss intentionality in engineering careers, the power of mindsets, identifying and leveraging your genius zones, embracing fear and uncertainty, and becoming intentional and overcoming fear with Jeff's book.

In this episode, we talk with Dave Carey, an acclaimed motivational speaker, consultant, coach, and author, about his experience as a prisoner of war (POW) for over five years and the invaluable lessons he gained from it that can be applied to life, leadership, and engineering. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed […] The post Prisoner of War Lessons for Life, Leadership, and Engineering – Ep 315 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, we talk with Timothy Wingate Jr., EA, the founder and president of G+F Business & Financial Consulting, about the challenges and strategies related to communication, finance, and technology in a construction project management system. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Key […] The post How to Get the Most Out of Your Construction Project Management System – Ep 314 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.

In this episode, I talk with Pam Hurley, PhD, the founder and president of Hurley Write, Inc., about how engineers can become more effective writers. We discuss some of the challenges that engineers face when writing, share some tips and strategies for improving their effective technical writing skills, and the importance of writing in a […] The post Tips and Strategies for Effective Technical Writing in Engineering – Ep 313 appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.