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The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 130 – You’re Not Owed Anything: Reciprocity Is the Real Engine of Your CareerIntro Most engineers want promotions, recognition, and bigger opportunities—but few understand the real driver behind all of it: reciprocity. In this episode, Steve and Jake break down how giving more than you take, especially early in your career, becomes a force multiplier for visibility, trust, and long-term growth. Not theory—practical, tactical advice pulled from real engineering leadership experience and real conversations in the field.Key Topics Covered• Why reciprocity is a career accelerant—not a feel-good idea • How “doing small jobs well” sets you up for big opportunities l...
2025-11-2434 min
13 Rules: NBA Random ThoughtsThe Shotclock Pod: Jalen Duren’s Breakout, LaMelo Trade Buzz, and Tyrese Maxey’s RiseShock Clock Pod: NBA Week 5 Analysis - Pistons' Rise, Pelicans' Fall, and Morehttps://thepeachbasket.net/13-rules-lamelo-trade-buzz/In this episode of the Shock Clock Pod, hosted by Jose Salviati and Steve Purciello, the duo covers a variety of NBA topics within a strict 24-minute timeframe. They start by discussing the impressive performance of the Detroit Pistons, highlighting the emergence of Jalen Doering as a second scorer and rim protector. The conversation then shifts to the struggling New Orleans Pelicans, discussing the challenges they face both on and off the court. Next, they touch on the potential trade...
2025-11-2324 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 129 – If People Don’t “Get It”, That’s On You!Engineers love being right. But if no one understands your ideas, your impact stalls. In this episode, Steve and Jake break down the real skill behind influence: reframing. Not theory—practical, tactical advice anyone can apply immediately to make their work land with the people who matter.This is the communication advantage most engineers ignore. And it’s the reason technically strong people get overlooked while effective communicators move ahead.Key Topics Covered• Why being “technically right” isn’t enough in engineering• How reframing turns confusion into alignment and buy-in• The bigg...
2025-11-1713 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 128 – Stop Chasing Salary: Build Skills That Print ItIn this episode, Steve and Jake rip apart the mindset that’s holding most early-career engineers back — obsessing over salary before mastering their craft. Too many engineers chase numbers instead of value. The truth? Your first few years aren’t about the paycheck — they’re about stacking skills, earning leverage, and becoming undeniable. This isn’t theory. It’s practical, tactical advice from two engineers who’ve lived it — the grind, the plateaus, and the breakthroughs that turn potential into power.Key Topics Covered • Why focusing on salary too early kills long-term growth • The “input vs. output”...
2025-11-1030 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 127 – What You Do After “No” Defines Your CareerEvery engineer hits a wall. You pitch an idea, chase a promotion, or submit a proposal; then you get a “no.” Most people stop there. But high-impact engineers don’t see rejection as the end. They see it as data. In this episode, Steve and Jake break down how to turn a “no” into fuel for growth, how to ask the right follow-up questions, and how to use resistance as the ultimate feedback loop.Not theory; practical, tactical advice from two engineers who’ve heard “no” more times than they can count and used it to build careers, teams...
2025-11-0325 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 126 – Confidence Wins. Ego Kills. With Chris StasiukEgo can make you feel powerful—but it’s killing your impact. In this episode, Jake and Steve sit down with Chris Stasiuk, a former electrical engineer turned leadership coach, to unpack the real difference between confidence and ego. This is not theory—it’s practical, tactical advice for engineers who want to influence others, communicate clearly, and become the kind of leader people actually want to follow.Key Topics Covered• The critical difference between confidence and ego—and how to use one without falling into the other.• The story of an engineer...
2025-10-271h 04The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 125 – Multitasking Is a Myth. Master Task Switching InsteadIntro: Engineers pride themselves on “handling it all.” But let’s be real—you’re not multitasking. You’re bleeding time and energy through poor task switching. In this episode, Steve and Jake break down why context switching wrecks your focus, how to stop draining your energy every time your attention shifts, and the systems that top performers use to stay sharp and deliver under pressure. Not theory—practical, tactical advice you can use today to regain control of your time and output.Key Topics Covered: • The truth: No one actually multita...
2025-10-2038 min
The Steve Gruber ShowNatalie Dominguez | Pastor Loses Church to Fraud, How to Protect Your PropertySteve is joined by Natalie Dominguez, Title Theft Education Specialist for Home Title Lock, to discuss shocking cases of property and deed fraud. They highlight the story of Pastor Corey Maxey in West Dallas, who lost his family’s church, founded by his grandfather, to a fraudulent deed transfer orchestrated by Pastor Whitney Foster.
Natalie explains how fraudsters exploit loopholes in property law, why churches, seniors, and families are especially vulnerable, and what Americans can do to protect their homes, land, and congregations. Maxey’s story ultimately helped push Texas lawmakers to pass S.B. 16, making real prop...
2025-10-1708 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 124 – Don’t Be a Paper Engineer with Brooke MacFeeIn this episode, manufacturing engineer Brooke MacFee joins Jake and Steve to share hard-earned lessons from her path across biomedical, aerospace, and small-scale manufacturing. From taking jobs out of necessity to leading teams before she felt ready, Brooke’s story hits every early-career engineer who’s still finding their footing. This conversation cuts through theory—it’s practical, tactical advice on how to become the kind of engineer people trust, respect, and remember.Key Topics Covered• How to stop underestimating yourself and build real confidence through action • Why “hands-on” engineers earn more respect...
2025-10-131h 01The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 123 – Your Goals Don’t Matter... Your Inputs DoMost engineers chase outcomes—titles, numbers, recognition. But outcomes are a lagging indicator of your inputs. In this episode, Jake and Steve break down how to flip your focus from results to repetition, from motivation to momentum, and from willpower to discipline. This isn’t theory—it’s practical, tactical advice for engineers who want to build consistency, find purpose in the process, and eliminate burnout by taking control of their environment.Key Topics Covered: • Why chasing outcomes keeps you stuck in frustration loops. • The mindset shift from “goals” to “inputs” that changes everything. • How pursuit—not purpos...
2025-10-0631 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 122 – Decision Volume Beats Decision PerfectionMost engineers hold themselves back by waiting too long to act. In this episode, Steve and Jake Maxey break down how speed of decision-making drives value in your career and projects. Not theory—practical, tactical advice you can use right now.Key Topics Covered • Why projects bleed money from slow decisions, not big mistakes • How to spot critical path items and move them forward early • Why fear of being wrong keeps engineers stuck • The hidden cost of long email chains vs. quick calls • How urgency creates leverage with clients and leadership
2025-09-2927 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 121 – Lead Without Authority: Set the StandardYour communication (or lack of it) defines your reputation. Miss updates, ghost clients, or wait for someone else to ask, and you’ve already lost trust. In this episode, Jake and Steve break down why communication is the real differentiator in engineering—and how you can lead without authority by setting standards others can’t ignore. Not theory—practical, tactical advice.Key Topics Covered • Why silence creates anxiety and destroys trust even when the work is 95% done • How “over-communication” beats under-communication every time • The hidden cost of vague updates and missed cadences • How enginee...
2025-09-2220 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 120 – If You Think Communication Is a Waste of Time, You’re WrongMost engineers think their job is just to deliver the technical work. Drawings done, analysis complete, box checked. Wrong. The engineers who win long term are the ones who manage stakeholder expectations. That means clear updates, fast pivots, and taking ownership of communication—even when it feels uncomfortable or “not your job.” In this episode, Steve and Jake Maxey break down how to stop hiding behind deliverables and start leading by managing expectations. Not theory—practical, tactical advice you can apply today.Key Topics Covered • Why engineers disappear between milestones—and how it kills trust •...
2025-09-1515 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 119 – Your Biggest Career Killer? Emotional Outbursts and Slow ExecutionMost engineers don’t fail because they lack technical skills. They fail because they blow up in the moment—or because they move too slow. In this episode, Steve and Jake Maxey break down how to control your emotions when feedback hits hard, why perception trumps reality, and how speed separates leaders from the rest. Not theory—practical, tactical advice you can use immediately.Key Topics Covered • How emotional outbursts silently kill careers • The difference between defending yourself vs. listening when feedback stings • Why perception matters more than your intent • Blind spots every en...
2025-09-0825 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 118 – Stop Talking, Start Solving: The Engineer’s Guide to Raising IssuesNegativity spreads faster than bad code reviews—and it can tank your career. Too many engineers air frustrations in the wrong place, at the wrong time, and end up damaging trust instead of fixing problems. In this episode, Jake and Steve Maxey break down the real playbook for raising issues without becoming “that person.” Not theory—practical, tactical advice for ambitious engineers who want to protect their reputation, elevate their team, and lead with intent.Key Topics Covered • Why venting in public spaces destroys credibility • The rule of “complain upward”—and why managers must never complai...
2025-09-0116 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 117 – Action Over Anxiety: The Playbook for Early-Career EngineersStepping into your first engineering job? The anxiety is real—but it doesn’t have to own you. In this episode, Jake and Steve Maxey break down the exact playbook for engineers in their first year on the job. Not theory—practical, tactical advice to cut through the noise, avoid rookie burnout, and start stacking wins that actually build confidence. Key Topics CoveredWhy pretending to know everything kills trust and slows your growthHow to show confidence through curiosity and learning, not posturingThe 30/60/90-day framework to crush your first year on the jobAggressive patienc...
2025-08-2522 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 112: The Doors Will Come—Will You Have the Key or Just Regret?You don’t know which doors you’ll need to open—until they’re locked in your face. And when that moment comes, it’s too damn late to wish you had started building your network.This episode isn’t about “networking.” It’s about regret-proofing your career.Jake and Steve break down the truth engineers don’t hear enough: the relationships you build today are the skeleton key for tomorrow’s opportunity.Not theory—practical, tactical advice for ambitious engineers who want to stop playing small and start becoming known.Key Topics Covered:...
2025-07-2835 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 111: How to Ruin a High-Performing TeamIn this episode, Jake and Steve break down a real-world story of a promising project derailed by ego-driven leadership—and how it quietly destroyed the motivation of a high-performing engineering team. If you've ever worked under someone who needed to be the smartest in the room, this one will hit home.Not theory—practical, tactical advice.Key Topics Covered: • How ego can quietly destroy team culture from the top down • The difference between control and contribution in leadership • What happens when engineers are shut out of decisions • The silent cost of “you jus...
2025-07-2118 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 110: From Friction to Force Multiplier — Traits of Impactful EngineersIn this episode, Jake and Steve break down the core traits that separate engineers who accelerate teams from those who quietly stall progress. This is a raw, practical conversation about how ego shows up in engineering—and how to replace it with real influence, clear communication, and team-building behaviors that actually get noticed.Not theory—practical, tactical advice from engineers who’ve been there.Key topics covered: • The real meaning of agency and urgency—and why they belong together • How ownership and accountability build trust fast • Why curiosity and humility unlock next-le...
2025-07-1440 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 107: Learn the Game: Systems, Strategy, and the Equity You’re MissingEpisode 107: Learn the Game: Systems, Strategy, and the Equity You’re MissingIn this no-BS breakdown, Jake and Steve dive deep into what separates high performers from invisible ICs. It's not just about doing the work—it's about building value that compounds over time. From turning templates into leverage, to earning internal loyalty and external referrals, this episode shows you how to play the long game in engineering.Not theory—practical, tactical advice from engineers who’ve been there.Key Topics Covered: • What it really means to “learn the game” in eng...
2025-06-2324 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 106: Guest Aaron Moncur - If You’re Not Building Energy, You’re Dying at Your DeskEpisode 106: Guest Aaron Moncur - If You’re Not Building Energy, You’re Dying at Your DeskGuest: Aaron Moncur, Founder of Pipeline Design & EngineeringIn this episode of The Impactful Engineer Podcast, Jake and Steve sit down with Aaron Moncur—founder of Pipeline Design & Engineering and host of The Being an Engineer podcast—to talk about the career factor too many engineers ignore: energy.Not caffeine. Not motivation. The kind of energy that keeps you clear-headed, confident, and ready to lead. The kind that fuels your career—or quietly ki...
2025-06-1659 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 105 - You’re Good at Your Job. Here’s Why That’s Not EnoughEpisode 105: You’re Good at Your Job. Here’s Why That’s Not EnoughIn this episode of The Impactful Engineer Podcast, Jake and Steve go deep on the real career tactics that separate average engineers from top performers. No guests. No fluff. Just two seasoned professionals pulling back the curtain on what actually moves the needle—especially early in your career.From learning to advocate for yourself to mastering meetings and building real career equity, this conversation is packed with brutally honest insights that most people wish someone told them sooner. This isn’t ab...
2025-06-0932 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 104 - Your Habits are the Ceiling on Your CareerEpisode 104: Your Habits Are the Ceiling on Your CareerIn this episode of The Impactful Engineer Podcast, Jake and Steve revisit one of the most important drivers of long-term success: your habits. Whether you’re trying to move up in your role, communicate more confidently, or just feel better every day—this conversation digs into how your lifestyle directly impacts your career as an engineer.From fitness and nutrition to cluttered workspaces, sleep, reading, and building relationships—this episode gets real about what it actually takes to perform at a high level. It’s not ab...
2025-06-0236 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 103 - They Don't Need a Hero, They Need a ReplyEpisode 103: Your Habits Are the Ceiling on Your CareerIn this episode of The Impactful Engineer Podcast, Jake and Steve dive deep into the daily habits that separate high-performing engineers from the rest. Technical skill might get your foot in the door, but it’s your personal systems—your sleep, your diet, your routines, your communication style—that determine whether you level up or burn out.This conversation explores how simple, repeatable actions drive clarity, energy, and trust across engineering teams. Whether you’re running projects, leading teams, or building your reputation from the grou...
2025-05-2729 min
The Great Trials PodcastMaxey Scherr | Ruben Ivan Mendoza v. Titan Transportation | $16.8 MillionGTP host Steve Lowery is leading the conservation today with special guest Maxey Scherr, the founder of Scherr Law Firm in El Paso, Texas. They explore the complexities of an extraordinary case, Mendoza vs. Titan Transportation, where Maxey secured a verdict of over $16 million for her client, Ruben Ivan Mendoza.
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The case revolved around a severe truck crash in Dallas County, Texas, where Ruben Mendoza, the driver of a pickup truck leased by...
2025-02-041h 18The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 85 - Setting Expectations Drives ResultsA short conversation Steve and I had around setting expectations with suppliers and vendors (but really in any scenario) to help everyone win. *****************************************************************************************Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We...
2025-01-1322 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 80 - The Underrated & Misunderstood Value of Face TimeSteve and I discuss why not getting enough face time will always be an anchor to your career progress.Enjoy!*****************************************************************************************Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We s...
2024-12-0924 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 78 - Don't Choose When To Be GreatSteve and I remind you that every single project you work on has a huge impact on where your career will go. We cover the common pitfall most engineers make in their mindset when looking to be on the project teams that "get the best projects."Enjoy!*****************************************************************************************Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well.
2024-12-0221 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 77 - Jake & Steve (Overcome Bias, Get Off The Soapbox, Stop Talking Shit)Steve and I reflect a little bit about some of the things you may be doing in your engineering career that are working against you. Subtle, but that have a huge impact. Enjoy!*****************************************************************************************Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to...
2024-11-2518 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 74 - Embracing Flexibility & Adaptibility Instead of Hasty ReactivenessSteve delves into the importance of adaptability and flexibility in an engineering career. Drawing inspiration from Mike Tyson's quote about plans and unexpected challenges, Steve discusses how rigidity in thinking can hinder progress. He shares insights on handling criticism and the necessity of pivoting when facing project setbacks or unexpected career developments, such as promotions with new team placements. Emphasizing emotional resilience and proactive risk analysis as key components, Steve encourages engineers to focus on growth and continuous learning to achieve long-term success. Enjoy!*****************************************************************************************Let's dive in!...
2024-11-0606 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 67 - Taking Your Boss's Job, Chasing Salary, Flip The Job Hunt Script, SOP's, + moreIn this episode, Steve and I rapid fire some hot topics and give you our persepctive from our combined nearly 30 years experience as career engineers in two different engineering fields. This episode covers getting a job, rising through the ranks, how to appear online, and much more. All centered around giving you the edge in your career. Enjoy!*****************************************************************************************Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there...
2024-10-0737 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 63 - Think You're Undeniably Great? Then Why The Job Hopping?Please allow Steve to clear this one up in this short but impactful episode with a strong message. *****************************************************************************************Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We sincerely hope to reach and...
2024-09-0906 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 57 - The Game w/ Steve FlanaganI've known Steve for a few months. This guy amazes me with his generosity (and fiery attitude). He helps people help themselves, and advises them to play "The Game" so they can gain an audience, be seen, and win. linkedin.com/in/stevef1If you could participate in a group of professionals to show them your stuff, make connections, and unlock job opportunities, FOR FREE, would you do it? All it would "cost" is a couple hours of your time each week. Well, I discuss this with Steve Flanagan on this week's episode...
2024-07-2954 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 54 - Your Weaknesses & Your Strengths: The Actions Everyone Can Benefit FromThere is a long term and short term strategy around weaknesses and strengths in your engineering career that can have a huge impact if done correctly.Do you think about those weaknesses that you don't know about? How about the strengths you don't know about? How do you identify those, and once identified, what do you do with that knowledge?These questions are answered in today's episode, among many more.Steve drops a bit of wisdom towards the end of the episode that is simply 🔥🔥🔥🔥Let's dive in!The Imp...
2024-07-0827 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 53 - The Ultimate Priority For Career SuccessCo-elevation is the key to an impactful career within an organization. How to achieve this is a broad subject that you can only "learn" so much about before you just have to dive in and start practicing it. We give you what we've learned to be the most effective tactics. I mention a great book called "Leading Without Authority" in this episode. It captures the essence and is actually where I stole the word co-elevation from. I've been implementing the actions recommended in the book with great success. I highly recommend it. Check...
2024-07-0131 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 52 - Can Your Influence Really Help That Stuck Person At Work?We all know that someone that appears to be resistant to change, thinks they know everything, seems to be a brick wall to any influence, and definitely doesn't think they are the problem. I mean, I've definitely never been that person before :). Yeah right. While there are many reasons behind this perception (and let's be real, actuality), there are a few things in the best practices column that we invite you to consider!We know that at least one of these actionable tips will help someone in their quest to better understand this dynamic, for o...
2024-06-2421 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 51 - What We Think of "Fake It Till You Make It"It's not a sense of delusion or hubris, it's a strategic plan to get where you want to go.But how?Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We sincerely hope t...
2024-06-1723 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 50 - How To Make The Most Out of Your First 3 YearsSteve would say that the most important thing to the beginning of your career is to "consider all options" as you search to land your first job and as you work your way through your first three years. Steve covers why he believes that choosing the right company may be better than choosing the right job. Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast...
2024-06-1035 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 49 - Your Life & Career Success Is A Formula - The Lion Attitude - Our Interview With Kirby LeeThe IMPACT formula. Know it, learn it, live it.Kirby has about 3 decades worth of engineering experience in the AEC workforce that goes into the Lion Attitude System and the IMPACT formula. You don't wanna miss insights from a veteran in the space looking to make huge changes as we enter the new world of work and beyond. Check out all of what Kirby has going on from his LinkedIn page, including his highly anticipated book on leadership in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction industry.linkedin.com/in/kirby-lee-pe-cem-cea-gbe-leed-ap-bd-c-🦁🥩-2193a367
2024-06-031h 03The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 48 - One of Those Life Moments That Changes Everything - Steve's InterviewSteve's story will inspire you to take action on that one thing you KNOW should be addressed now, instead of when your body chooses for you. And that one THING will help you unlock some serious success in your career. Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this pro...
2024-05-2733 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 47 - WW Jake - Why Aren't We Focusing On "The How" More?Most companies (I could only imagine based on my experience) miss this my a country mile! I hit on something I am very passionate about. I couldn't even wait until I got home to record, so I put in the ear bud, and let it rip while I was on my way home. Hope you enjoy it and that you start implementing the concept right away. Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But...
2024-05-2211 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 46 - Leadership or SME? Which One Are You Tracking?A great discussion around the two most common general paths in an engineering career. We talk about what our experiences have been and it may be surprising to you where we weigh in on these!We expect this discussion to help engineers build their big picture perspective or create a reframe around where they are in their career and how they may be making bigger progress than they think currently. Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and a...
2024-05-2026 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 45 - Consider Getting Rid of That One Thing - Jake's InterviewI'm happy to share one of the greatest level-ups in my life that I have ever experienced. I hope it resonates with someone and that it helps someone else do the same. Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone wh...
2024-05-1325 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 44 - Do More Work!!!Everyone runs into that point in their career where they are expected to do more and more. Or so it seems. When the work is piling up, it's a good sign. You are counted on to do the important stuff and are known as the person that can get it done. Then something happens. Even though you are great at your job, you can't handle the work. Things start to slip. You think you just need to work more hours to keep up. And the worst part is that nobody really talks about it, has th...
2024-05-0629 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 43 - WW Steve - Resume TipsGet a great tip for you resume to implement right away. Cut through the noise of everyone telling what to include on your resume and get it straight from a hiring manager. A resume is a living document that is important to keep up to date. Even if you are not planning to change jobs, keep that resume up to date with major accomplishments. This will save you a lot of frustration and time when you ultimately need to use it again. Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is...
2024-05-0103 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 42 - If it Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It - Jake & SteveIn this episode, we discuss the old adage and how it applies to you career, what it can tell you about the company you work for, and how you can be proactive in making sure you don't fall into some of the traps it can create. Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be...
2024-04-2919 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 41 - Mastering Confrontation w/ John "Goose" Dunham
2024-04-2247 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 40 - It's Just One of Those Days - An Important MessageIn this episode, we are actually deploying our own mode of thinking, which includes discipline and a gain-focused mindset around continuing to do what we know we should be doing in order to win, even when we don't feel like it. Sometimes, you just have one of those days, and your energy is low. Well, in this episode, we do our best to bring the energy just like always and give some value to the community. This episode is short and sweet. In part, because of a recording failure of the software we were using (th...
2024-04-1517 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 39 - AI In Engineering - How To Use ItThis episode we discuss what we are currently learning about AI in the workplace and what we are doing to integrate it. We talk about everything from using it in your every day to how we think of the technology compared to recent history and what we expect in the future. The episode was prompted from a question we received from the community!Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. W...
2024-04-0827 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 38 - IntrapreneurshipDo you have that entrepreneurial spirit, but not sure whether you wanna be an entrepreneur? Well, besides taking the leap and leaving the W2 world behind, you could focus that energy into a great company and help build it! In this episode, we discuss the why and the how you can become successful in an intrapreneurial journey that will lead to great success. And no, you aren't an intrapreneur by showing up and doing "your job." It's a lot more than that!Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Pr...
2024-04-0120 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 37 - Quiet EngineersThis episode covers our recommended approach to maintain visibility and be heard as an engineer on the more "quiet" side as well as how these engineers hold tremendous value for an organization that sometimes goes unseen or unappreciated (and how you can avoid that situation yourself).We give tips for those engineers themselves that appear to be "quiet" and for those that manage these engineers.Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But...
2024-03-2530 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 36 - Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging - Our Conversation w/ Stephanie YumYou ever wonder what you can do to increase your awareness and impact regarding diversity and inclusion efforts in the engineering industry? Stephanie tells us that solving the world's biggest challenges requires a diverse group from all walks of life to think outside the box and develop cohesive teams that support each other. Do you know some the most important facets of creating such a team?Do you know why it is important that the majority be advocates for women, people of color, or any other underrepresented group? Did you know tha...
2024-03-181h 02The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 35 - Where To Apply Your PassionHuman drive is all based on emotion. In our engineering careers, where we choose to tie our emotions to certain results can either boost our career or hinder it. And to be clear, by boost we mean fulfillment + happiness AND promotions + advancement. Pride in your work is a strong and useful emotion.In this episode, we consider where to apply pride in your work, and give you our take on where the pitfalls lie.Stay with us to the end to find out where we have seen the most impact come ab...
2024-03-1125 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 34 - How To Avoid Project Traps: ScheduleEvery project has three main ingredients. Scope, schedule, and budget. There are fairly standard processes used to manage all three for a successful project.In this episode, we discuss some of the conventional thinking that can go into the HOW of a successful project, focused around schedule, and why some of those ways of thinking are actually traps. We discuss our opinion on how to improve the process and avoid traps we have seen in our careers. Let's dive in!The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring aw...
2024-03-0432 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 33 - Aggressive PatienceWe start out talking about a trend we've noticed with engineers in the time spent at each company as they grow. We then switch to an operational mindset that will give you powerful influence on the outcome of your career, success, and fulfillment. How do you stay focused on your progress, make decisions to switch companies, and have faith that you will succeed in your endeavors? We give you our take in this episode!Let's dive in!*********************************************************************************************The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to br...
2024-02-2628 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 32 - Ghosting & Re-creating The WheelTwo skills to be aware of and develop right away in your engineering career that will help propel you forwards and create a lasting impact on your perception and visibility within the company.Let's dive in!*********************************************************************************************The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to c...
2024-02-1922 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 31 - QuittingQuitting?Let's dive in!*********************************************************************************************The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We sincerely hope to reach and help as many people as possible. Your participation will bring the project to life.
2024-02-1228 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 30 - Mistakes Are OKOn this episode we talk about making mistakes and how the mistake itself is not the biggest hurdle - how you handle it is. Mistakes in their many forms are going to happen regardless, you can't avoid them. So let's learn how to make them work for us.Let's dive in!*********************************************************************************************The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers a...
2024-02-0526 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 29 - Simple Truths About Overworking & How To Manage ItOn this episode we talk about working extended hours. When it's needed, when it's not, and the simple truths about releasing yourself from the self-fulfilling prophecy of working "extended hours."It's all in your mind...Let's dive in!*********************************************************************************************The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project h...
2024-01-2956 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 28 - The One About Being An Intentional Engineer w/ Jeff PerryOn this episode we talk with Jeff Perry, an engineering leadership and career development expert, author of "The Intentional Engineer", podcast host, and resource creator for engineers. His book is very action oriented (which we very much appreciate) and lays out the guide to preparing your engineering career and your life with INTENTION. Don't miss the chance to be inspired to live intentionally and begin your path to unlocking your true personal potential to become who you want to be and have the career you dream of. Check out all of what Jeff is...
2024-01-221h 02The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 27 - EgoEasily one of the biggest breakthroughs Steve and I have made in our careers centers around Ego. Knowing what it is, how it affects your life and work, and when it's appropriate to lean into will provide you with another mindset tool (and skill really) which can be sharpened. We talk about how ego gets in our way, how it is an invaluable skill, and everything in between. Let's dive in!*********************************************************************************************The Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to...
2024-01-1538 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 26 - Transition Energy & MindsetThe Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We sincerely hope to reach and help as many people as possible. Your participation will bring the project to life. The Impactful Engineer Podcast is one small step towards the ultimate vision.
2024-01-0850 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 25 - Investing Time Vs. Spending TimeThe Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We sincerely hope to reach and help as many people as possible. Your participation will bring the project to life. The Impactful Engineer Podcast is one small step towards the ultimate vision.
2024-01-0133 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 24 - Attacking The Gray Areas of ResponsibilityThe Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We sincerely hope to reach and help as many people as possible. Your participation will bring the project to life. The Impactful Engineer Podcast is one small step towards the ultimate vision.
2023-12-1835 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 23 - The Right IdeaThe Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We sincerely hope to reach and help as many people as possible. Your participation will bring the project to life. The Impactful Engineer Podcast is one small step towards the ultimate vision.
2023-12-1128 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 22 - Keep It ConciseThe Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that will be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We sincerely hope to reach and help as many people as possible. Your participation will bring the project to life. The Impactful Engineer Podcast is one small step towards the ultimate vision.
2023-12-0416 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 21 - Leadership RealizationsThe Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that can be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We sincerely hope to reach and help as many people as possible. Your participation will bring the project to life. The Impactful Engineer Podcast is one small step towards the ultimate vision.
2023-11-2728 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 20 - Managing PerceptionsThe Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that can be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We sincerely hope to reach and help as many people as possible. Your participation will bring the project to life. The Impactful Engineer Podcast is one small step towards the ultimate vision.
2023-11-2031 min
Menace Podmen: NBA and Fantasy Basketball PodcastS2 E22 - We Got the Funk - NBA Week 400:53 - First Things: Tyrese Maxey/Bam Adebayo
06:03 - Oh Say Can You See (The NBA Talent in Canada)
12:43 - NBA Schedule Update
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2023-11-171h 15The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 19 - The One About Unlocking Your Physical Health w/ Luke DePronThe Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that can be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We sincerely hope to reach and help as many people as possible. Your participation will bring the project to life. The Impactful Engineer Podcast is one small step towards the ultimate vision.
2023-11-131h 13The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 18 - The Importance of Establishing Team RelationshipsThe Impactful Engineering Project's purpose is to bring awareness, access, success, and mentorship to all new and aspiring engineers. But it doesn't stop there. What we talk about on this podcast applies to seasoned engineers as well. The community that can be built from this project has the potential to change the lives of everyone who is a part of it. We sincerely hope to reach and help as many people as possible. Your participation will bring the project to life. The Impactful Engineer Podcast is one small step towards the ultimate vision.
2023-11-0531 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 17 - Multitasking & Energy ManagementIn this episode we talk about how your energy may be draining (more than you think) without you even knowing it. Also, everyone sucks at multitasking. Yes, that means you. Enjoy the show!*********************************************************************************************Please submit any feedback you have to the email below. Extending awareness and reach is critical, so as many people benefit from what this community will become as possible. That only happens with your help. We can't do it alone!Visit our page @ www.impactfulengineer.com
2023-10-3037 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 16 - Telling Stories While Interviewing - Steve's Hot TakeAre you looking for a job? First job or switching employers? Been out of a job a while? Wanna hear a hiring manager's point of view on how to be successful in an interview for an engineering position?Check out this hot take.*********************************************************************************************Please submit any feedback you have to the email below. Extending awareness and reach is critical, so as many people benefit from what this community will become as possible. That only happens with your help. We can't do it alone!
2023-10-2508 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 15 - The One About Financial Planning For Architects & Engineers w/ Ryan SullivanOur guest for this episode is Ryan Sullivan, a registered professional engineer and financial advisor for Architects & Engineers!Ryan wants to continue to grow in every area of his life, and while reading a well-known book titled Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, he had the epiphany that he could bring to realization anything he set his mind to.Through Ryan’s experiences, we share some insights into the mindset behind financial planning and how you can be doing more to ensure your future success (pe...
2023-10-2359 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 14 - EntitlementIn this episode, Steve has been thinking about entitlement in the workplace, and the balance between empowerment and accountability. Find out how you can drive and seek accountability in your teams, a simple way to hold yourself accountable, and why generational entitlement is non-existent.Jake backs it up with his thoughts on the follower’s failure is the leader’s failure and how the mindset of extreme ownership and self-reflection sets the foundation of continual improvement in not only your professional life, but all aspects of personal growth.*********************************************************************************************
2023-10-1640 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 13 - Career Fairs, Confidence, & CommunicationIn this episode, Steve and I discuss the importance of effective communication in ways you may not have thought about before, and in ways that might seem difficult to do at first, but with practice, will bring you much success!We also discuss the truth about what sets you apart at a career fair as a student. And what employers are really looking for!*********************************************************************************************Please submit any feedback you have to the email below. Extending awareness and reach is critical, so as many people benefit from what this...
2023-10-0952 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 12 - The One About Market Conditions & Taking Notes w/ Steve & JakeIn this episode, Steve discusses what he is seeing in the market place regarding contraction of companies financially, how it might affect the employee, and how that parallels your success and what you might do about it. Also, Steve really sucks at taking important notes. *********************************************************************************************Please submit any feedback you have to the email below. Extending awareness and reach is critical, so as many people benefit from what this community will become as possible. That only happens with your help. We can't do it alone!Visit our page @ www.impactfulengineer.com...
2023-10-0233 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 11 - The One Where Jake & Steve Interview w/ The Happy Engineer PodcastHey y'all. The intro tells all. A great episode where you learn more about Impactful Engineering's purpose straight from the source - Steve and I interview with Zach White and his podcast The Happy Engineer. Zach White is founder and CEO of The Oasis of Courage. An engineering coaching program and heck of a community you will definitely want to learn more about! Please take the time to check out Zach and his company. You might be a great candidate for the program, or know someone who is. Zach's Websitehttps://oasisofcourage.com/about-us/
2023-09-2543 min
The Happy Engineer | Career Success for Engineering Leadership125: Impactful Engineering with Jake Maxey and Steve Maxey | Podcast Hosts | Engineers Making a DifferenceThe secret to living is GIVING. How are you giving back as an engineer? Listen now for this inspiration and more! ============================ When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career: 1. Grab my Growth Checklist … 49 tips you can apply immediately to stand out and move up, without any fancy degrees or certifications. 2. Join us at Happy Hour … my LIVE monthly workshop where we dig deep into career growth strategies and provide 1:1 open coaching for you at...
2023-09-0745 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 10 - The One About Preparing For Interviews & Your Next Great Job w/ Jamie SpaldingOn this episode of The Impactful Engineer, we are joined by Jamie Spalding, a seasoned engineer, engineering manager, and hiring manager, who shares valuable insights on finding the right job and becoming an impactful engineer. Jamie emphasizes the importance of aligning values with the organization and taking the time to ask the right questions during job interviews. We discuss tips on using LinkedIn as a networking tool and explain how engaging with professionals in the industry can open doors to job referrals and connections. Jamie also discusses the significance of personal development, networking, and understanding core values in...
2023-09-0151 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 9 - The One About Interpersonal Communication & Effective Leadership w/ Doug HowardOn this episode of The Impactful Engineer, we explore the importance of emotional intelligence in engineering leadership. Our guest Doug discusses how perception and body language play a big role in shaping our interactions with others, and how identifying these cues can create more efficient work and personal relationships. We also discuss the lack of good leadership in engineering that perpetuates itself and the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for team members. Additionally, we talk about Doug Howard's Leadership Accelerator for Engineers, which focuses on self-awareness and understanding human psychology to connect better with others...
2023-08-311h 08The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 8 - The One About Co-ops, Low GPA’s, & Timing w/ Sol RosenbaumRemember to submit any questions to questions@impactfulengineer.com !!Welcome to another episode of The Impactful Engineer! We are joined by Sol Rosenbaum! The Engineering Mentor and Owner-Operator of SR Engineering and Consulting. Throughout the episode, Sol shares his invaluable insights and experiences as an engineer, emphasizing the importance of understanding the customer and their needs in engineering and design. He discusses the significance of real-world experience and field interaction in designing for practical use cases. Sol also highlights the crucial role of establishing rapport and e...
2023-08-3059 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 7 - The One About An Engineering Manager's 3 Essential Skills W/ Sharon ChoIn this empowering episode of Impactful Engineer, join hosts Steve Maxey and Jake Maxey as they sit down with Sharon Cho, an exceptional engineering product manager with experience in product manufacturing and the oil and gas industry. Prepare to be inspired as Sharon shares her transformative journey, guided by a mentor who opened her eyes to the bigger picture and helped her reach new heights. Discover the power of building meaningful connections and embracing discomfort for accelerated growth. Get ready for actionable steps to propel your engineering career and unlock your full potential.Don't miss this...
2023-08-291h 03The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 6 - A Hot Take on the Salary Question in an InterviewIn this episode I touch on a hot topic question - “what do I say when they asked about expectations of salary?” It comes as a surprise to some. I discuss what I typically use in response, and what I have done when starting a new job. Agree? Disagree? Perfect! We would love to hear from you. Submit your thoughts/questions to questions@impactfulengineer.comHave a freaking fantastic day!-Jake
2023-08-2713 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 5 - Steve & Jake Talk Workload ManagementWe discuss how workload management and anticipation of needs plays a key role in the successful engineering workplace. Workload management cannot be perfect in the engineering world. There are always multiple competing deadlines and surprises out of left field on a constant basis. If you do nothing about it, and just continue week to week with blinders on, hopping from one project to the next, you will ultimately fail. You have to put up the good fight week in and week out. It’s a constant battle that will never go away, ever. Get used to it.
2023-08-2745 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 4 - The One About Co-ops & Reputation w/ Keith PrataOn this episode of The Impactful Engineer, we have the privilege of hearing from Keith Prata, an experienced engineer with almost three decades of industry experience. Keith shares various insights and experiences throughout his engineering journey. Keith talks about his involvement in a co-op program, highlighting the importance of trust at the beginning of such a program. He shares details about the program's goals, structure, and the positive impact it had on both the participants and the company.Throughout the episode, Keith provides valuable insights into recruitment strategies, co-op program management, and t...
2023-08-261h 17The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 3 - Steve and Jake Talk Interviewing & Providing Ultimate ValueYou graduated college! Sweet.... Now what.... Time cash in on all those skills you learned! Hopefully you've been mastering the art of the interview and how to provide ultimate value so you can jump right in, find a great company, and jump start your career. If not, that's OK too. Listen up!
2023-08-2541 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 2 - The One About Finding Your Way w/ Jeff BabineauxOn this episode of the Impactful Engineer Podcast, we have another great story about someone finding their way to engineering. We discuss working multiple jobs trying to find fulfillment, starting college “late”, finding your confidence, and much more. Jeff Babineaux is a senior electrical engineer with Hallam-ICS. He is active on LinkedIn and is an open networker, always willing to have a great discussion or provide some wisdom. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-babineaux-pe
2023-08-2454 minThe Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring EngineersEpisode 1 - Welcome To The Impactful Engineer ProjectOur first, kinda crappy, kinda great episode where we explain a little about why we started this project, and where we think it will lead. Our mission is to bring awareness and accessibility to the world of engineering for aspiring and early career engineers. We start with nothing but a podcast and an idea, and humbly move toward the future and chase that vision. We welcome anyone interested in engineering as a career and anyone that wants to grow along side us and create an unstoppable community of engineers together.
2023-08-2326 min
Five Dollar BettorsEpisode 5 - NBA, MLB & The KrakenThompson and Maxey have been Parlay Killers for the guys, the Reds are making noise, XFL Crowns a Champ and The Kraken are still alive.
2023-05-1423 min
Insurance, You Indemnify MeInsurance, You Indemnify Me: Season 2 Ep.9 Chad Maxey, owner of Atlas Insurance Services.In this week's episode of Insurance, You Indemnify Me, we have brilliant insurance professional Chad Maxey. Chad Maxey is the owner of Atlas Insurance Services, a PGI agency. After opening his agency, Chad packed up his family and moved into a giant mobile camper. As a new business owner, Chad is able to run his agency from literally anywhere he chooses. He defines freedom, come hear his story! If you don't have time for the whole episode, here are some important timestamps: 1:25 - Who is Chad Maxey?11:00 - Do you place business with ease of...
2022-04-281h 08
Rotoworld Basketball Show – Fantasy BasketballEarly Playoff Takeaways: Maxey And Poole RisingMatt Stroup (@MattStroup), Zak Hanshew (@ZakTheMonster), Raphielle Johnson (@Raphiellej), Steve Alexander (@Docktora), and Brad Stonebraker (@BradBaker97) discuss the playoff performances of Tyrese Maxey, Jordan Poole, Trae Young, and Jimmy Butler — and how, if at all, these playoff performances impact their fantasy draft outlook heading into next season. Also on this episode: the outlook for Herb Jones and Davion Mitchell at/near the end of the first year of their NBA careers, and the latest Dr. A's Tales from the Attic, featuring an unexpected car ride with former NBA standout Rick Mahorn.(0:44) Youth movement in the playoffs: Tyrese Ma...
2022-04-2037 min
Liberty Ballers: for Philadelphia 76ers fansThe Gastroenteritis Blues: (111) Tyrese Maxey Might Already Be A Star and Joel Embiid Might Need a Night OffOn today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, with Dan off studying for a big exam, Steve and Emily first dive into the brief video of Georges Niang, Tyrese Maxey and (presumably) an off-camera James Harden at a Miami steakhouse/nightclub. Then they get into the week's games: two exciting victories over New York and Cleveland and a clunker against the Heat without Harden. Is Tyrese Maxey already a star? How worried should we be about Tobias Harris? And after a few less-than-stellar performances from Joel Embiid, is it time for the Sixers to find the big man a night...
2022-03-0647 min
You Know Ball: A (Mostly) NBA PodcastThe Tyrese Maxey Sixers featuring @SteveJLipmanSteve Lipman from The Gastroenteritis Blues podcast and Liberty Ballers joined the podcast to talk the undefeated James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid era Philadelphia 76ers. We discussed Maxey's insane star leap breakout playing off James Harden and why he has exceeded even our wildest expectations in year two. Next we talked about not feeling bad about the Sixers even when they are trailing by double digits for the first time .. ever? Of course we discussed the never-ending Tobias Harris issue and how it is starting to even visibly frustrate his superstar teammates. We also discussed the Deandre...
2022-03-051h 25
Liberty Ballers: for Philadelphia 76ers fansThe Gastroenteritis Blues: (93) Maxey Continues to Shine, Plus Thoughts on Grant, Fox and Haliburton as Trade OptionsOn tonight's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Dan and Emily are reunited to discuss the Sixers' 1-2 week as they've continued their West Coast road trip. What have they thought of Tyrese Maxey's continued impressive play? How about Charles Bassey's emergence in the Nuggets game? How badly has the team missed Joel Embiid lately?They then debrief from Dan and Steve's podcast with Sam Amick about Ben Simmons, and discuss the latest news on the Simmons front. What do they make of the conflicting rumors this week re: the Sixers' possible interest in former Sixer Jerami...
2021-11-2256 min
Liberty Ballers: for Philadelphia 76ers fansThe Gastroenteritis Blues: (73) Maxey, Reed, and Joe Shine in VegasOn today's episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Dan and Emily discuss all things Sixers Summer League. From Tyrese "Too Good" Maxey's deft performance in games 1 and 2, to former podcast guest BBall Paul Reed's standout play, to the unconscious shooting of Isaiah Joe, there's much to discuss. The trio also breaks down the pluses and minuses from rookie guard Jaden Springer's four games in Nevada.Then, the gang breaks down this week's whispers surrounding Ben Simmons' apparent discontent with the Sixers and specifically head coach Doc Rivers. How do Maxey's apparent strides impact our hosts willingness to...
2021-08-161h 01
Situation ReportThe Situation Report: Episode 39 - Jack Maxey Part 2Over the last four years we've heard a lot about Russia, but what about China? Chad Robichaux and Jeremy Stalnecker are joined by Jack Maxey, formerly of Steve Bannon's "War Room," who breaks down everything you need to know on this topic and more. This is part 2 of our conversation with Jack Maxey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/situation-report/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-06-1625 min
The Growth and Resilience Network® with Steve PiscitelliEpisode # 42: Helping a Village Find Its Voice (New Town Success Zone)Episode #42 looks at one community's challenges and hope. When people move toward their collective rainbows—their dreams—the community can see all manner of hope and possibility. Whether they seem impossibly distant or close at hand, they need to marshal strength, energy, and resources to move forward. The community members step up and take responsibility for vision and actions. We have heard that the village raises up a child. But what can be done if the village itself needs to be raised up? What do we do, for instance, if the village has inadequate infrastructure, health disparities, high crime and...
2019-01-1544 min
You Can Rewind ItYoung GunsWe watch an 80's take on a western. I can't get over how dirty Dirty Steve was, ewwww. Will we give this a rewind?
2017-07-2000 min
You Can Rewind ItYoung GunsWe watch an 80's take on a western. I can't get over how dirty Dirty Steve was, ewwww. Will we give this a rewind?
2017-07-2033 min