The Recovering Engineer

OCTOBER 26, 2010

The book is scheduled for release in January of 2011. In developing the book, Kevin and I thought of many ways to get the tips, techniques, insights, and ideas we developed in the book into as many people’s hands as possible, and you have an opportunity to take advantage of two of those events in the next few weeks.

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Performance Review Engineering FAQ Emotional Intelligence 105

The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

While I have posted some interviews and observations about what is happening with the the launch of my new book From Bud to Boss – Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership (co-authored with my friend and colleague Kevin Eikenberry), I haven’t really given too many details. First, the video promo for the book.

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The Recovering Engineer

JUNE 13, 2011

My morning reading included Today We Are Rich by Tim Sanders , and my reflection included writing in my Gratefulness Journal (an idea I got from the book). Another daughter’s four day HOBY leadership seminar experience. The opportunity that my wife and I had to work at the HOBY leadership seminar.

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The Recovering Engineer

OCTOBER 19, 2010

I haven’t gotten very far into the book yet, and already I find myself swimming in wisdom and insights on leadership and life from the great John Wooden. I haven’t gotten very far into the book yet, and already I find myself swimming in wisdom and insights on leadership and life from the great John Wooden.

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Emotional Intelligence Engineering FAQ Self-aware 108

The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

This is all part of the work I’m doing for the launch of the book I co-authored with Kevin Eikenberry – From Bud to Boss: Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership. I enjoyed the time I spent with David, and I thought it would be good to share it with you. We’re getting close.

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The Recovering Engineer

JULY 13, 2010

We spoke about a number of issues related to the transition to leadership people make when they take their first supervisory role. On another note, Kevin and I just finished the manuscript for the book we co-authored on this topic. This is the topic of the Bud to Boss workshop that Kevin Eikenberry and I developed).

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The Recovering Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Michael has put together a wide range of leadership experts that you can learn from without leaving your office and without rushing to fit it into your schedule. I am one of the guest speakers, as is Kevin Eikenberry , my colleague, friend and co-author of our new book scheduled for release in January, From Bud to Boss.

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FAQ Engineering Emotional Intelligence Self-aware 105

The Recovering Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2012

They include construction, computer system, computer software, marketing, web development, book writing, process improvement, and plant expansion projects. I have also attended workshops and read books on project management.

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Gantt Chart Project Tools Compliance 176

The Recovering Engineer

JULY 8, 2011

I am not always “on my game.&# Teaching conflict resolution, problem solving, interaction dynamics, and leadership skills does not make me perfect at applying them. This is the community that Kevin Eikenberry , my co-author, friend and colleague, and I launched to support readers of our book, From Bud to Boss.

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The Recovering Engineer

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Edited and contributed to several books. I co-authored a book ( From Bud to Boss) , co-created two workshops ( Ultimate Communicator and Bud to Boss ) that will be delivered across the country in more than fifty cities next year because I had a cup of coffee with my friend and colleague Kevin Eikenberry almost ten years ago.

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The Recovering Engineer

JUNE 27, 2010

I am simply observing the outcome of a leadership act: a high level leader who reports to a higher level leader within an organization took his discontent public and he had to leave the organization as a result. I do know what happened, and I believe it demonstrates a valuable leadership lesson: Disagree in private and agree in public.

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Leadership Engineering FAQ Video 248