by Shelley Row | Dec 9, 2021 | Emotional intelligence, Leadership in Engineering
When resources are limited and uncertainty abounds, clients want to work with organizations they trust. Now, more than ever, your technical managers need enhanced interpersonal skills so that you are the trusted company with whom clients want to work. After all, there...
by Shelley Row | Sep 13, 2021 | Emotional intelligence, Leadership in Engineering, Neuroscience
Photo by Paul Green on Unsplash “Power through it” is quick advice for hard or tedious work tasks. Our CEO Shelley Row breaks down the diminishing return of determination and how to reset your brain for more productivity. Expectation vs Reality...
by Shelley Row | Aug 28, 2021 | Decision-Making, Emotional intelligence, Leadership in Engineering, Neuroscience
In leadership positions it’s inevitable that situations arise and provoke emotional reactions. Some emotions are low grade but others are like five-alarm fires. We are taught to suppress our emotions in the workplace in order to be seen as credible, strong and...
by Shelley Row | Aug 13, 2021 | Communication skills, Emotional intelligence, Employee Culture, Self-awareness
Improve your team with these tips for thoughtful management Kindness is natural but it isn’t always easy. Use these management techniques for kindness to improve your team’s morale and performance. Every day it was the same. As the postal carrier...
by Shelley Row | Jul 30, 2021 | Decision-Making, Emotional intelligence, Leadership in Engineering, Self-awareness
What’s your leadership philosophy? On paper, it seems easy to say you’re committed to fairness, profitability and something to do with sustainability. The workday, however, can feel like an unending battle between long-range vision and a stacked to-do list. When we...
by Shelley Row | Jul 13, 2021 | Decision-Making, Emotional intelligence, Self-awareness
Anxious? Rebalance your day with mindfulness and meaningful work instead of checking off a to-do list. Here’s how I changed my perspective and realigned my vision for Blue Fjord Leaders. Understanding My To-Do List Anxiety It was the first morning of my...