What can you learn from Philadelphia 76er guard TJ McConnell and Philadelphia Eagle quarterback Nick Foles about aggressive patience? The ability to be “aggressively patient” while you wait in the wings for your next opportunity, either internally or externally, is so important. This week’s “Wednesday Wisdom”...
[caption id="attachment_17473" align="alignright" width="300"] Source: Blog.iil.com[/caption] Are you currently in, or have you ever been in a job where there are too many cooks in the kitchen? Let's say you are a Sr. Project Manager or Director, but there are also 6 other Sr. Project Managers or...
Often times when I am consulting with candidates as to their motives for exploring a new opportunity, more often than not the idea of work/life balance surfaces. [caption id="attachment_17456" align="alignright" width="300"] Source: Huffington Post[/caption] My assessment is that most companies promote a work/life balance philosophy, and it...
"Three things cannot long be hidden; the sun, the moon, and the truth." ~ Buddha Last year we had a civil engineer come to us as he was actively exploring new opportunities. We had him interview with three clients, and it was apparent that all three...
There are many reasons why civil engineers and other professionals choose not to explore new opportunities when I call them, and many of the reasons are valid: Just received a promotion Satisfied with career progression Great culture Great pay Exposure to challenging projects Surrounded by...
I remember when I was an adolescent and teenager playing baseball and football, one thing I would always hear from my coaches was "don't be afraid to get dirty." When you are playing baseball, if you are rounding third base barreling towards home plate and...
When someone is looking for a new civil engineering job, what is one of the first things they do? They go online to see what companies are recruiting or hiring. They peruse executive search websites that specialize in their profession, they venture to the Monsters and...
A few months ago I had a candidate who we recruited a year ago resurface indicating that the time was now right for him to make a move. This candidate was a five-star candidate. Within three days of that candidate's resurrection, the Executive Vice President and Sr....
Over the past couple years I have noticed an interesting trend and I am curious to read your thoughts. This trend is: The haphazard awarding of titles to those who do not have the responsibilities to match. Once-upon-a-time a young civil engineer, somewhere, with just a few years...
As a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan, I am an unfortunate expert in understanding the concept of "finishing" or "closing out strong," or rather, how NOT to. That is, through the course of the last few NFL seasons I have come accustomed to the Eagles failing...