Out of the Cubicle & Into the Corner Office
A Resource for Young Professionals who want to be future, impactful, leaders
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...
Do you know someone who is extroverted? These are the people that make conversation look easy. Often, they walk into a room and can strike a conversation with anyone they choose and make friends easily. People like them and even seem to be drawn to them. What is it about these magnetic personalities that sets them apart from others? It can be overwhelming for anyone to attend an event where everyone in the room as...
The term “ice breaker” is often used to describe an activity that is designed to result in strangers getting to know each other. The goal of the activity is for people to feel comfortable with each other and help them engage in comfortable conversation. Depending on the networking situation, you may find that there is a formal, structured, activity to help people get to know each other. If not, you can use on or more...
Civil Engineering Accomplishments with Tall Buildings
March 16, 2015
