by Shelley Row | Dec 27, 2022 | Leadership in Engineering, Self-awareness
Take stock of the past year and consider all you are grateful for and then plan out what you will hope for in 2023. If you want to grow leadership skills consider our upcoming 60 Day Leadership Challenge. Hopeful and Grateful This week is one of my favorite weeks of...
by Shelley Row | Nov 8, 2022 | Communication skills, Foundational Skills, Leadership in Engineering, Self-awareness
The phrase “It’s hard to read the label when you’re inside the jar” helps us realize how difficult it is to assess how we are acting and being perceived. Self-awareness is critical for success in any role, but especially in management and...
by Shelley Row | Jul 12, 2022 | Foundational Skills, Self-awareness
Lately, there’s been a common thread that runs through conversations with clients and colleagues. Maybe you’ve noticed it, too. We start the call by asking, “How’s it going?” Inevitably the response is a variation of “it’s so busy,” “I’m so busy,” “we can’t keep up,”...
by Shelley Row | Apr 5, 2022 | Decision-Making, Self-awareness, Team building
Good Judgment Empowers Leadership Teams — Here’s How to Use Information, Experience & Gut Feel when Making Decisions “You weren’t promoted for your technical skills. You were promoted for your judgment.” That’s what my boss told me shortly after my...
by Shelley Row | Feb 22, 2022 | Employee Culture, Leadership in Engineering, Self-awareness
Use these 3 tips for better management training It’s National Engineers Week! Let’s take a moment to celebrate engineers and the value they bring into the world. And let’s look at how to get more from that value. Think about it. Engineers design, build 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...