by Tracy Thomason | Mar 28, 2019 | Leadership
As engineers, we produce innovative new products. We solve difficult problems through the application of science and math. We employ critical thinking to figure out how things work and make it possible for others to live simpler or more efficient lives because of our...
by Tracy Thomason | Mar 20, 2019 | Leadership
Employee engagement, the elusive force that motivates employees to higher levels of performance, is on the rise in the United States. According to Gallup (August 2018), actively engaged employees are at their highest levels since before 2000. And actively disengaged...
by Tracy Thomason | Mar 12, 2019 | Engineering Students
Maybe you missed the job fair because you were sick or your boss had other plans for you. Or maybe you went but there were more internship seekers than internships available. Sometimes the best laid plans of mice and men and engineering students go awry. First, don’t...
by Tracy Thomason | Feb 26, 2019 | Leadership
Annual reviews are just around the corner at my office and I received the standardized list of performance factors. I’m proud of my team. They look good on these lists. However, the most remarkable members of my team don’t stand out on these uniform HR reports. Below...
by Tracy Thomason | Dec 10, 2018 | Career Advancement
This is Part 2 of a multi-article series on emotional intelligence in engineering. Part 1 is here: Engineering is More than IQ. Yes, you’re right. This is going to be one of those touchy-feely articles. It kind of has to be, right? We’re going to talk about getting in...
