Out of the Cubicle & Into the Corner Office
A Resource for Young Professionals who want to be future, impactful, leaders
Surround yourself with people who challenge you A Lesson from Legend Buzz Aldrin A few months ago I had the honor of meeting Buzz Aldrin. He was the second man to walk on the moon during Apollo 11’s historic mission. Although most people recognize him as the man behind the visor in the iconic photograph Neil Armstrong snapped, his contributions to science and technology are much more far-reaching. As evidenced by the child who touches...
Finding a job you do well, and that you enjoy, can be much like putting an old puzzle together. It makes a beautiful picture, but every so often, you wonder if you are missing a piece. Unless you work for yourself, it is likely that you have a job description. You interviewed, were hired, and are reviewed based on it. If you are an entry-level programmer, your job description might include objectives such as coding...
It’s been over 46 years since Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Scientists are now proposing that mining for resources may generate enough capital to colonize the moon. Read more here: http://www.popsci.com/colonizing-moon-may-be-90-percent-cheaper-we-thought?JoD4rSLMpFGvc0D3.01
We are living in the information age. The world is connected and becoming more so every day. One of the great advantages of this connectivity is that teams have the ability to meet in real-time, regardless of their geographic location. For example, I recently met a woman who works in New York City, but whose clients are vineyard owners in France. To discuss upcoming marketing initiatives and sales forecasts she uses conference and video calling...
According to the Smithsonian.com, a whale used in the Navy’s training program in the Arctic learned to mimic human speech. Listen to him here.
With the expansion almost complete, how will the new Panama Canal change the US and world economy? Read More Here
The Asahi Shimbun reports that the second shipwreck found from an attempted Mongolian invasion of Japan in the 13th century. It is believed the ship sank due to a natural disaster before it reached Japan’s shores. Click here for more
Tactical Networking (ˈtaktək(ə)l ˈnetˌwərking) : developing a strategic plan consisting of actionable items that will enhance your productivity at events focused on exchange of information aimed at producing mutually beneficial relationships A few months ago, I had the privilege of being part of a panel on business development at the Engineering Career Success Summit (ECSS) in Washington, DC. The moderator for the panel, Christian Knutson, PE, has had a distinguished career in the U.S. Air...
If you had to classify your mood as a weather system today, what would it be? Is it an overcast day with a chance of hail? Is it a clear day full of sunshine? If you are like me, your emotions vary as much as the weather. Unfortunately, various triggers can change your emotional state. It is how you react to the triggers that make you successful. By taking control of your emotional weather, you...
As a student or an entry-level engineer, one of the best ways to advance your career is join a professional organization specific to your industry. This type of group is often referred to as a trade group, and joining one can help you learn from, and connect with, like-minded professionals to help you grow your career. The benefits of joining such a group include the opportunity to take advantage of the group’s rich history in...
Civil Engineering Accomplishments with Tall Buildings
March 16, 2015
