The Recovering Engineer

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

As I lead workshops on conflict resolution, leadership, team dynamics, and communication skills, this communication tip frequently comes to the surface for discussion: Say what you DO want rather than what you DON’T want. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 7, 2010

Over the last few months, I’ve given some thought to what I consider to be the Top 7 Secrets for Resolving Personal Workplace Conflict , and I have recorded an audio program that is available now. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

JULY 14, 2011

Today, I led a DISC communication skills workshop that ended with a role-play exercise to allow participants the opportunity to practice the skills we had been discussing. Related posts: DISC Model FAQ’s: Is Changing Your Behavior Phoney? Share this on del.icio.us. Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon.

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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. Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

JULY 29, 2010

During the workshop, I told a story I often tell about a situation in my life where, as a leader of a team, I was confronted with large scale changes that impacted me in ways that I could not change or control. After telling the story, one of the workshop participants shared a variation of the thought that she had read elsewhere.

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The Recovering Engineer

DECEMBER 11, 2010

I was in Raleigh to do a workshop. I’ll likely be in Raleigh next summer to do another workshop. The last time I saw Krystal, she was around 20 or 21 years old. I was only in town for one night, and she made a point of coming to see me for a brief visit. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

It was a message that resonated with me, and it triggered some thoughts about my business and my relationships. Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

In the process of looking over my notes and thinking through the planned events tomorrow, I started reflecting on a meeting that I facilitated for a client in Indiana last week. Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

APRIL 30, 2010

On my return trip, I connected with a flight in Chicago. I ran between gates to catch the flight to Indianapolis only to wait at the gate because this flight — like the one I had just taken from Boston to Chicago — was delayed. He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S.

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