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The Melting PatEpisode 561: A Sweet KISS at ChristmasPat plays new music from glimmers (2:58) and gets a Flyers Update from The Captain (8:04) before recapping A Freakin' Sweet Family Guy Christmas (10:45).Find more from glimmers here!Sign up for the monthly newsletter here!Join the Patreon here!Stream or download The Attic Sessions here!Listen to our Soundtrap songs here!Find more from G. Love and Special Sauce here!Connect with The Melting Pat! Submit questions and comments here!Show notes
2025-12-1337 min
Pat on the BackSnowy Week 14 | Pat on the Back #28Week 14 made me laugh, smile, cry and yell. It was perfect. From the Bengals/Bills awesome snow game antics (brought to you by the Snow Guy) to the sweet, sweet downfall of the Chiefs and Ravens. this week had everything a boy could have hoped for....unless you're a Colts fan.
2025-12-101h 10
It's 1 LouderSlash: "We Were a Motörhead Band, I HATED Sweet Child O' Mine" (GNR Reunion and New Album Update)What artist or band should I highlight next?PJ Pat delves into the latest Guitar World magazine cover story about Slash. Pat discusses Slash's iconic guitar work, his unique sound, and his journey with Guns N' Roses, including their historic reunion and ongoing tours. Other topics include Slash's solo projects, his collaboration with other music legends, and insights into classic GNR tracks like 'Welcome to the Jungle' and 'November Rain.' The episode also covers Slash's dynamic with fellow band members and speculations on a potential new GNR album.00:35 Diving into Slash's Iconic Style01:25...
2025-11-0927 min
The Mick & Pat ShowThe Mick & Pat Show - Gummies to Green BeretsSend us a textCan gummy bears hold the secrets to a successful business pivot? Discover the surprising journey of Sean Ryan, who traded the high stakes of drug dealing for a sweet empire in the candy world. We unravel how these gummy delights have captured consumer hearts, especially during the holiday season, and ponder the logistics that make them successful commodities. Dive into an unexpected twist as we reflect on the peculiar case of Matt Livelsberger, a former Green Beret, whose curious demise leaves us questioning the ties between advanced technology briefings and a potential brush...
2025-01-211h 16
Peculiar PodcastGoodbye Sweet QuinceLisa says a tearful goodbye to her sweet dog Quince. Pat is still obsessed with a teenage crush and has recently had a friend of his come across her again, and is very scared that he might have to talk to her. Did your parents have cute little words for …
2024-09-0646 min
Pat's Peeps PodcastEp. 87 Today's Peep Revels in Pat's New Italian Jacket... Just Delivered! We Dance through Lloyd Hickey's 40 Grand and Memories of My Mom, the story of a Newsroom Weed Whiff, and you'll "Desire" more from today's Record Spin.As we near the centennial mark of Pat's Peeps, I can't help but revel in the sweet nostalgia and personal milestones that make this episode shimmer with warmth. I'm Pat Pat Walsh, and this time around, we're celebrating the early arrival of a chic Italian jacket and my upcoming birthday under the idyllic Northern California skies. Take a step back in time to the cozy confines of Lloyd Hickey's 40 Grand Jamboree, where local television was the heart of our community. Remembering the days when UHF channels were a treasure trove, and paneling was all the rage, I s...
2024-05-0148 minPat's Peeps PodcastEp. 65 Pat's Peeps Podcast: Great Feedback and A Big Thank You for Listening, Albums from 40 Years Ago, Platonic Relationships and The Chase Is On.Join us under the California sun for Pat's Peeps Podcast Episode 65, where the air is filled with the sweet nostalgia of music and memories. Today's journey begins with a heartfelt nod to our community. As we gear up for our Italian escapade, we're tackling tax season early and riffing on the enduring power of music, with albums that continue to resonate decades later. We're not just walking down memory lane; we're dancing through it, reminiscing about the days when radio DJs like Dr. Don Rose were the maestros of the airwaves, and surprise hits became the anthems of our...
2024-03-1438 minPat's Peeps PodcastEp. 54 Pat Walsh's Trip Down Memory Lane: Laughs, Tunes, and Political Bruises - From Nostalgic Shopping Sprees to The Tubes, Plus a Side of Campaign ControversyEver found yourself chuckling over the quirks of life or humming a tune that takes you back to the good ol' days of department stores and Blue Light Specials? Join me, Pat Walsh, as I invite you to share in the laughter and the memories on a walk down Memory Lane from the peaceful Northern California foothills. This episode isn't just a broadcast; it's a personal journey through the sepia-toned aisles of nostalgia, a candid peek behind the curtain of the radio world, and an intimate look at the intersection of music, family, and the shopping experiences that shaped...
2024-02-2843 minPat's Peeps PodcastEp. 41 Pat's Peeps Reporter Ryan Harris Joins Us with Odd Tales and Coaching Comparisons with a Dash of Nostalgia – From Overland Park Oddities to NFL Legends, the Enigma of Adam West's Batman, and the Masters of Iron Mountain, plus Today's 45 Record is aBuckle up, Pat's Peeps! In our 41st episode, we veer off the beaten path into the wild and unusual, blending laughter with somber reality. Join me, Pat Walsh, as I introduce, Ryan Harris, who brings with him a tale so bizarre it'll have your head spinning. Hear about the Overland Park misadventure that left us both speechless, and the grim saga of the Ritters who turned deception into an art form. From the oddball humor of electronic highway signs to the unsettling case of Lynn's mummified father, we traverse a landscape of stories that are as compelling as they...
2024-01-2638 min
It's 1 LouderSlash Hated "Sweet Child O' Mine" Riff (Acoustic Secrets of GnR’s Biggest Hits)What artist or band should I highlight next?Did you know the epic riff for Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine" was just a "total joke" [10:22] that Slash actually hated? It's true! We're diving into a rare interview where the legendary guitarist reveals that most of the band's hardest hits, like "Welcome to the Jungle" [11:30] and Paradise City, were actually written on his quiet, trusty acoustic guitar!Slash explains why acoustic writing is the purest way to find a good song and why you "can't hide behind a fuzz tone or Mega volume" [07:05] when...
2023-08-0420 min
The RecapsSweet Tooth Season 2 RecapThis is a recap of Sweet Tooth Season 2. This is from my YouTube channel so make sure to subscribe
2023-04-271h 08The RecapsSweet Tooth Season 2 Episode 8 Recap. The Ballad of the Last MenThis is a recap of Episode 8 “The Ballad of the Last Men” from Sweet Tooth Season 2. This is from my YouTube channel so make sure to subscribe
2023-04-2711 minThe RecapsSweet Tooth Season 2 Episode 7 Recap. Ill Find YouThis is a recap of Episode 7 “Ill Find You” from Sweet Tooth Season 2. This is from my YouTube channel so make sure to subscribe
2023-04-2706 minThe RecapsSweet Tooth Season 2 Episode 6 Recap. How It Started, How Its GoingThis is a recap of Episode 6 “How It Started, How Its Going” from Sweet Tooth Season 2. This is from my YouTube channel so make sure to subscribe
2023-04-2705 minThe RecapsSweet Tooth Season 2 Episode 5 Recap. What it TakesThis is a recap of Episode 5 “What it Takes?” from Sweet Tooth Season 2. This is from my YouTube channel so make sure to subscribe
2023-04-2709 minThe RecapsSweet Tooth Season 2 Episode 4 Recap. Bad ManThis is a recap of Episode 4 “Bad Man?” from Sweet Tooth Season 2. This is from my YouTube channel so make sure to subscribe
2023-04-2710 minThe RecapsSweet Tooth Season 2 Episode 3 Recap. Chicken Or Egg?This is a recap of Episode 3 “Chicken or Egg?” from Sweet Tooth Season 2. This is from my YouTube channel so make sure to subscribe
2023-04-2711 minThe RecapsSweet Tooth Season 2 Episode 2 Recap. Into The Deep WoodsThis is a recap of Episode 2 “Into The Deep Woods” from Sweet Tooth Season 2. This is from my YouTube channel so make sure to subscribe
2023-04-2707 minThe RecapsSweet Tooth Season 2 Episode 1 Recap. In CaptivityThis is a recap of Episode 1 “In Captivity” from Sweet Tooth Season 2. This is from my YouTube channel so make sure to subscribe
2023-04-2713 min
Hammer Dahn - Sports BettingSweet Sweet 16 - 3.23Today’s Hammer DAHN recaps all of last nights action, Sweet 16 Picks, NBA Picks, NHL Picks, & CBB Picks, & WBC Match Play
Good Luck, God Bless, HAMMER DAHN
2023-03-2341 min
All Over The PlaceEpisode 147: Sweet Roll & Country ThunderSweet Roll and Country Thunder are fresh off the road and back with episode 147! Pat & Jim talk about their time in Rochester, Woodstock 99 and more, before Maggie rejoins the show to tell tales of Italy & Antonio. No siestas in this episode, just more laughs than you can shake a stick at!
2022-08-261h 12
Engineering Word Of The Dayvalidation [Guest: Pat Sweet, P.Eng.]Engineering and business consultant Pat Sweet, P.Eng., guests on today's podcast. You can find him over at "Engineering and Leadership" on the web: www.engineeringandleadership.com
Originally published July 12, 2017.
2022-06-1108 min
Engineering our Future: Helping Engineers Succeed In Career and Life074 // From Engineer to Leader with Pat Sweet📌 Full show notes at https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/074Big thank you to the podcast partners for making this episode possible:PPI: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PPI2PassPolicygenius: https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/policygeniuslifeLearn more about the podcast sponsors and how to support the show -https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/PartnersCheck out my FREE PE Preparation course -https://www.luisfelipeduque.com/pecourseMany engineers end up in leadership roles at some point in their careers,whether or not they know the basics of it. Today, Pat...
2022-03-3042 min
The Receding Moneyline: A Sports Gambling PodcastThe Sweet Sixteen Week 2 3-23-2022We made it episode 2. Listen to us give our sweet 16 predictions as well as recap our amazing winning picks including the St Pete Peacocks, Ferrari, Incarnate Word, and Bemidji St. Pat is still obsessed with Buffalo Wild Wings again, if it continues we may have an intervention. We start with the question what's the highest salary a quarterback will get paid to attend a college?
2022-03-2435 min
Engineering and Leadership PodcastThe Key to Successful Digital Transformation ProjectsIn this episode, I discuss digital transformation projects with speaker, author, and former football player Tanvir Bhangoo, and why these projects are much less reliant on technology than you might expect.
2022-03-1845 minEngineering and LeadershipThe Key to Successful Digital Transformation ProjectsIn this episode, I discuss digital transformation projects with speaker, author, and former football player Tanvir Bhangoo, and why these projects are much less reliant on technology than you might expect.
2022-03-1845 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastLearning and Development: The Antidote to the Great ResignationIn this episode, I chat with Anthony Fasano, president of the Engineering Management Institute, about the importance of leadership, management and career development for engineering staff.
2022-03-0847 minEngineering and LeadershipLearning and Development: The Antidote to the Great ResignationIn this episode, I chat with Anthony Fasano, president of the Engineering Management Institute, about the importance of leadership, management and career development for engineering staff.
2022-03-0847 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastThree Critical Considerations for Managing International Engineering TeamsManaging international teams is incredibly difficult. Today, Pamela Kellert shares her insights into how to better manage international teams.
2022-03-0144 minEngineering and LeadershipThree Critical Considerations for Managing International Engineering TeamsManaging international teams is incredibly difficult. Today, Pamela Kellert shares her insights into how to better manage international teams.
2022-03-0144 min
The Civil Engineering Academy PodcastCEA - Making Engineers Good Managers with Pat SweetEven though it’s not a route every engineer should go, a good number of them do end up in management roles. Whether you really want to be at that spot or you get thrown there, you need to learn basic leadership skills. In that case, this episode has everything you need!
Today’s guest is Patrick Sweet, an engineer who spent 13 years leading and managing people through complex engineering systems in the rail and defense industries. Tackling the stigma that engineers do not make good managers, Patrick takes you on a journey of what leadership really is...
2022-02-1833 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastWhy Clarity is the Secret to Great Communications and Stronger TeamsDolores Hirschmann believes that clarity of message is critical to effective leadership. A leader’s team can’t buy in to a vision without first understanding it. In today’s episode, Dolores helps engineering leaders understand the importance of clarity of message, how to tell if your messaging is clear, and provides practical steps on how to improve your communications.
2022-02-0842 minEngineering and LeadershipWhy Clarity is the Secret to Great Communications and Stronger TeamsDolores Hirschmann believes that clarity of message is critical to effective leadership. A leader’s team can’t buy in to a vision without first understanding it. In today’s episode, Dolores helps engineering leaders understand the importance of clarity of message, how to tell if your messaging is clear, and provides practical steps on how to improve your communications.
2022-02-0842 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastMaking Soulless Companies a Thing of the PastRalf Specht is on a mission to rid the world of soulless companies. On today’s episode, he explains why it’s good for business for a company to have soul, and gives great advice on how to reinvigorate your organization with the “Soul System”.
2022-02-0150 minEngineering and LeadershipMaking Soulless Companies a Thing of the PastRalf Specht is on a mission to rid the world of soulless companies. On today’s episode, he explains why it’s good for business for a company to have soul, and gives great advice on how to reinvigorate your organization with the “Soul System”.
2022-02-0150 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastBusiness Engineering: How teaching engineers business skills can transform your organizationDuncan Oyevaar believes in the power of business engineering. He has seen that organizations can dramatically improve themselves by equipping their engineers with excellent business skills, and he’s got the data to prove it. Today, we talk about why engineers need to understand a business’ financials, value stream mapping, continuous improvement, and the importance of listening to your staff.
2022-01-2459 minEngineering and LeadershipBusiness Engineering: How teaching engineers business skills can transform your organizationDuncan Oyevaar believes in the power of business engineering. He has seen that organizations can dramatically improve themselves by equipping their engineers with excellent business skills, and he’s got the data to prove it. Today, we talk about why engineers need to understand a business’ financials, value stream mapping, continuous improvement, and the importance of listening to your staff.
2022-01-2459 minEngineering and LeadershipFrom One Day to Day One: The Future of Engineering and LeadershipIn this special edition, I tease the next episodes of the show and make a major announcement about the future of the Engineering & Leadership project.
2022-01-1718 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastFrom One Day to Day One: The Future of Engineering and LeadershipIn this special edition, I tease the next episodes of the show and make a major announcement about the future of the Engineering & Leadership project.
2022-01-1718 min
You Can Homeschool!Why we're sweet on devotionals! - YCH076The New Year is upon us! And as we usher in 2022, Tracey and Pat talk about the value of a good devotional to start - or build - a healthy habit of morning quiet time. 'Course, if you're not a morning person, you can still reap rewards by scheduling a daily time for fortifying yourself. And you can find strength for whatever life throws at you with a quality devotional that can lead you to the Word. Thank you for tuning in this past year... We wish you all the best in the coming year!F...
2021-12-2830 min
The RecapsSweet Tooth Season 1 RecapA recap of the first season of Sweet Tooth. The hit Netflix show adapted from the comic
2021-12-201h 10Engineering and Leadership PodcastFrom CEO to Master Coach: The Story of one Engineer's Mission to Empower OthersJoseph Seiler has spent his career helping engineers do incredible work by empowering them and stepping back to let them do incredible work - first as the president and CEO of his own company, and today as a Master Certified Coach. Joseph's experience provides incredible lessons learned for engineering managers of all stripes, most especially the value of coaching as an engineering manager.
2021-11-0356 minEngineering and LeadershipFrom CEO to Master Coach: The Story of one Engineer's Mission to Empower OthersJoseph Seiler has spent his career helping engineers do incredible work by empowering them and stepping back to let them do incredible work - first as the president and CEO of his own company, and today as a Master Certified Coach. Joseph's experience provides incredible lessons learned for engineering managers of all stripes, most especially the value of coaching as an engineering manager.
2021-11-0356 minEngineering and LeadershipHow to get your Engineering Teams to Take Ownership and Stay Curious (and why it'll save your company)Peter Drucker, the father of modern management thinking once said that "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." That wasn't a knock on how important strategy is, rather, he's emphasizing the importance that culture plays within an organization.
Today's guest would share that sentiment. Today, I speak with Dan Langevin, the CTO of Vericred about the role culture plays in a technical organization, and specifically about the importance of both accountability and curiosity for Vericred's engineering team.
2021-10-2646 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastHow to get your Engineering Teams to Take Ownership and Stay Curious (and why it'll save your company)Peter Drucker, the father of modern management thinking once said that "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." That wasn't a knock on how important strategy is, rather, he's emphasizing the importance that culture plays within an organization.
Today's guest would share that sentiment. Today, I speak with Dan Langevin, the CTO of Vericred about the role culture plays in a technical organization, and specifically about the importance of both accountability and curiosity for Vericred's engineering team.
2021-10-2646 minEngineering and LeadershipHow to instantly make your meetings shorter, more productive, and less painfulMeetings are a fact of organizational life. The fact that so few of us have ever been trained to run excellent meetings is a bit of a shock. We all know they're needed, and we all know they're mostly painful and wasteful. If you follow even a few of the ideas in this episode, you and your team will be more engaged, efficient, and effective in your work.
2021-10-1935 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastHow to instantly make your meetings shorter, more productive, and less painfulMeetings are a fact of organizational life. The fact that so few of us have ever been trained to run excellent meetings is a bit of a shock. We all know they're needed, and we all know they're mostly painful and wasteful. If you follow even a few of the ideas in this episode, you and your team will be more engaged, efficient, and effective in your work.
2021-10-1935 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastHow to become a better leader by letting goOne of the struggles many engineering leaders have is knowing how and when to let go and allow their teams to move forward with their daily work. It can be incredibly difficult to know how to transition from working in the team to working on the team. This leads to micromanagement, impaired performance, and a dearth of leadership and direction.
Luckily, Peter Docker addresses this exact problem in his new book, Leading from the Jumpseat: How to create extraordinary opportunities by handing over control. In today's episode, I speak with Peter about his new book, the importance of letting go...
2021-10-1351 min
Work Winning WaysEngineering and Leadership with Pat SweetThis week we have a fascinating interview with Pat Sweet of the Engineering and Leadership podcast. Pat has some great insights on what it takes to successfully lead professional services firms and his thoughts are likely to remind, reassure and reveal in equal measures! If you are in a leadership position or aspire to be, this is a great listen. KEY TAKEAWAYSEngineers can do pretty much anything if you give them enough time and money. But you're not going to do that so there has to be a defined mission, and that clarity h...
2021-10-0547 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastHow to find (or become) an engineering mentorMentorship in the world of engineering is an incredible tool. It helps those being mentored improve job performance, satisfaction, and achievement of long-term goals. For the mentor, it helps connect with earlier stage professionals, organize their thoughts and frameworks around their work, and gives them a chance to give back. Finding or becoming and engineering mentor is a brilliant move at any point in your engineering career.
2021-09-2744 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastDemystifying Sales and Selling for EngineersSales and business development are key skills for engineers who want to grow in their careers. For many senior engineers and engineering managers, helping to grow their company through new business is an absolute necessity. In this episode, you'll learn what sales is really all about, why it's important for your growth, and why you already have a lot of the skills needed to be great at helping to grow your engineering firm.
2021-08-3050 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL036 - Culture of excellence: How to build brilliant engineering teams through incredible cultureCulture is the glue that holds an organization together. It's the unwritten, ethereal rules of engagement - the collection of "how things work around here". Today, I speak with Mark Kinsella, VP of Engineering at Opendoor about organizational culture: what it is, why it's important to engineering organizations, and how to drive excellence through excellent engineering culture.
2021-08-0341 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL035 - Women In Engineering: Combating Bias and Redefining Success for a Better FutureIn today's interview, I speak with Stephanie Slocum, author of She Engineers and founder of Engineers rising about supporting women in engineering through addressing unconscious bias, redefining success and creating a better, more inclusive future.
2021-07-191h 05Engineering and Leadership PodcastEL034 - Leading Engineers to Success in Hybrid WorkplacesIn this episode of the Engineering & Leadership podcast, I interview psychologist Dr. Robin Rosenberg about the risks posed by hybrid workplaces, how to overcome them, and the future of hybrid work.
2021-07-1350 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL033 - The Engineer's Guide to Public Speaking (Without Getting Awkwardly Sweaty)Neil Thompson of Teach The Geek shares his advice for engineers everywhere on why public speaking is so important for engineers and how to improve as a public speaker.
2021-06-3041 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL032 - Tired Tires and the Circular Economy: How Wastefront is Saving the World One Tire at a TimeToday, I speak with Wastefront's CTO, Henrik Selstam, about his company and their mission to address one of the world's most pressing environmental challenges: dealing with end-of-life tires.
2021-06-2237 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL031 - Leadership is Language: L. David Marquet on The Power Behind What You Say (And What You Don't)Today, I speak with David Marquet on the importance of the language we use as leaders, what's wrong with the old way of engaging with our teams, and how to drive performance through what we say.
2021-06-1344 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL030 - Leading Yourself: How to Take Control Of Your Career and Do What You LoveIn this episode of the Engineering & Leadership podcast, I speak with Dr. Ben Ritter about the importance of leading yourself and how to start if you've never tried.
2021-06-0740 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL029 - Metric Madness: The 5 Most Common Problems With Engineering Metrics and How to Fix ThemToday, I'm going to share five common issues I see with engineering project metrics in professional practice, and how to address them on your projects.
2021-05-2323 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL028 - How to launch a successful tech start-upIn today's episode, I speak with Brett Fox, a seasoned high-tech executive and entrepreneur who has made a career of launching successful businesses and turning around foundering ones. He answers all the most important questions about launching a successful startup, and shares particular insight into the importance of having a fantastic founding team, why clarity of thought is critical, and why the COVID-19 pandemic might just be the perfect time to launch a new venture.
2021-05-1742 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL027 - How to change the world through a mission-driven teamIn today's episode, Vivian and I discuss the importance of mission in leading a team, why she decided to move on from her "dream job" at McKinsey, how she's successfully building a remote technical team, and what the future holds for Juni.
2021-05-1045 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL026 - Learning, Teaching, and the Pursuit of Engineering Management ExcellenceDr. Lucas Marino is a principal life cycle engineer for the COLUMBIA submarine program, engineering manager, educator, small business owner, and family man. In today's episode, we discuss the importance of learning and teaching for practicing engineers, pursuing passions, and keeping it all in balance.
2021-05-0346 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL025 - Performing a Hard Reset on Life: How One Engineer Went From Rock Bottom To True HappinessAn interview with engineer, author, and TedX speaker Michael Tranmer on how the sudden end of his marriage forced a reset in his life, and how he found happiness.
2021-04-2647 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL024 - What Teaching at MIT for 20 Years Taught This Engineer About SuccessAn interview with author, MIT instructor, and CTO Mark Herschberg on the essential skills you need to succeed as an engineering leader.
2021-03-2946 min
Bluejays at The B.How Sweet It Is!!Jays are in the Sweet 16!! Looking forward to the matchup with Gonzaga and generally talking hoops.
2021-03-2741 min
Ambition Theory: Rethinking Leadership in Construction32. How to become a Power Couple with Dr. Vanessa and Pat SweetBoth parents are in leadership roles; they love their careers, have kids, and have a strong marriage. You’ve probably seen people like this and wonder how they do it all. In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Vanessa and Pat Sweet, who have been redefining gender roles as professionals and parents since they started dating in university.
They shared the process that allowed them to both rise to leadership while navigating multiple moves. The biggest takeaway from this interview: when you’re aligned personally, you can rise faster professionally. This was recorded live as part of our Inter...
2021-03-2541 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL023 - Leadership Lessons from a CTOIn today's episode, I speak with Andrew Hinkelman, founder of Priority-1 Group, and former CTO of Parametric, about leadership and management in the technical world, and how to set yourself up for success as a leader in tech.
2021-03-2243 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL022 - Managing Brilliant JerksIn today's episode, I interview Dr. Katrina Burrus about the challenges technical experts face when moving in to management, the importance of cultural fit, and the kinds of skills you need to succeed as a manager.
2021-03-1340 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL021 - From the Shop Floor to the Corner OfficeIn this week’s episode, I interview Josh Mathias, the Managing Director at the Hythe Group, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm from the UK on leadership, management, and his ascent from the shop floor to the corner office.
2021-02-0629 minAmbition Theory: Rethinking Leadership in Construction25. The key to being productive at work with Pat SweetDo you feel like your workday is never-ending? Do you feel like you’re not being as productive as you should be? In this episode Pat Sweet shares strategies on how to manage your to-do list every week, how to say no to things that aren’t aligned with your goals and how to overcome distractions. At the end of the episode, he shares one simple action that you can take today that is guaranteed to make tomorrow more productive for you.
Connect with Pat Sweet on the Engineering and Leadership Website https://www.engineeringandleadership.com/
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2021-01-2139 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL020 - Five Things They Don't Tell You When You Become an Engineering ManagerIn this week’s episode, I share five things that nobody tells you when you transition into engineering management. It's a summary of the biggest lessons learned in my own career, and how to put them to work for you.
2021-01-1627 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL019 - How to future-proof your engineering careerIn this week’s episode, I share three strategies for future-proofing your career so that you can move forward with confidence, even in a pandemic.
You’ll hear advice on gaining career clarity, beating impostor syndrome, and establishing yourself as a leader, along with my co-host Jeff Perry.
2020-12-111h 15Engineering and Leadership PodcastEL018 – One Engineer’s Mission to Make 1 Billion People HappierIn this week’s episode, I Interview Steve Foran, a progressional engineer whose career took a major turn nearly 15 years ago, when he launched a company to help make people happier through gratitude.
Steve’s mission is simple, yet incredibly daunting: Make 1 Billion Happier People.
I ask Steve about the importance of his mission, how gratitude helps leaders, and what engineering managers can do today to start practicing gratitude each and every day.
2020-11-2544 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastThe CIA's Guide to Making Engineers MiserableIn this episode, I explore a WWII-era guide to "Simple Sabotage" published by the CIA's predecessor, the Office of Strategic Services. It explains how disgruntled citizens of foreign nations can do little things to be disruptive and cause trouble.
As it so happens, the section on disrupting the way organizations work reads like a modern organization's playbook. Without realizing it, the modern workplace looks almost designed to disrupt the normal operations of a business.
I focus on five of the most common sabotaging behaviours that I see in the workplace today and offer ideas on how...
2020-11-1724 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastHow to give useful feedback without it being awkward for everybodyIn this episode, I interview Pam Scott, Founder of MentorLoft.com, about feedback. We discuss common problems that she sees in her coaching practice and gives practical guidance on how to address those problems.
See the full show notes at https://www.engineeringandleadership.com/episode16.
2020-11-0928 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL015 - The Art of PrioritizationIn this episode, I give a sneak peak into my engineering productivity course and give away five of my best tips to help engineers prioritize their work.
2020-09-2721 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastLeadership, Writing, And Side Projects With Engineer And Author Matthew G. DickIn this episode, I have a conversation with Matthew G. Dick, author of SEED: A Hard Science Fiction Novel about Survival, Colonization, and Leadership. Matthew is an experienced engineering manager who recently completed his first novel. He shares his experience writing the book, how he balanced work with a major side project, and how he has developed his own leadership skills through the experience.
2020-09-2032 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL013 - How To Find Your Dream Engineering Job (Even During A Pandemic)In this episode, I interview Sol Rosenbaum of theengineeringmentor.com about strategies for finding your next engineering job, especially during a pandemic. We cover modern job search techniques, networking, using LinkedIn, interview skills, and much more.
2020-09-1229 min
Feelings, ExplainedS1E1 - The Anatomy of Pat & GianWhile most people have been busy in the kitchen during quarantine, honed their Masterchef skills through baking ube pandesal, while some spent their morning perfecting that extremely sweet Dalgona coffee and making their own versions of the infamous banana bread, The Feelers were constantly meeting via phone calls to create the perfect formula for Feelings, Explained. On this pilot episode, you will be introduced to Pat & Gian, what would they rather do given absurd choices and what more to expect from the show.
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2020-09-0239 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL012 – 8 Simple Strategies To Master Your InboxIn this episode, I provide 8 of the specific strategies I use to process email, keep my inbox clean, and focus more time on what really matters - getting work done.
2020-08-3025 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL011 - Beating Impostor Syndrome with Jeff PerryIn this episode, I discuss impostor syndrome with Jeff Perry from morethan-engineering.com. We dig in to what it is, how it affects engineers, and how to manage it if you're ever faced with it in your own career.
2020-08-2429 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL010 - Recognition: The Superpower You Didn't Know You HadIn this episode, I discuss the the importance of recognition, how it can influence your engineering team for the better, the risks of not recognizing your engineers, and simple - yet effective - ways to recognize people, even during a pandemic.
2020-08-1927 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL009 - 4 Reasons Going Off-Grid Will Supercharge Your MindIn this episode, I discuss the value of disconnecting and getting away. Disrupting your normal work habits to make time and space to think deeply can yield wonderful results in terms of generating new and innovative ideas. Everyone needs time away from the office.
2020-08-0919 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL008 - The Life-changing Magic of Saying NoIn today’s episode, we talk about the life-changing magic of saying no - the most powerful word in your professional vocabulary.
2020-08-0122 minEngineering and Leadership PodcastEL007 - The Honest Truth About When Engineers Can LeadIn this episode, I explore the difference between management and leadership and explain how engineers can lead at any stage in their career. I also give concrete examples of how you can lead no matter what career stage you're in.
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