Welcome to the Episode #12 of the Engineer-to-Leader podcast series. In Episode #11 I talked about what the future job market might look like with the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) your career path.

In this podcast, Steven will discuss the #1 obstacle you might face that will definitely keep you from being ready for that new job market.

No matter what the job market is, generally whether you are successful in the new environment is seldom a function of the environment.  Instead it is a function of you.

Unless the new you never materializes. So what is the obstacle to the new you showing up?

That is episode #12.

So join Steven in this episode and get some specific advice on who the new you has to be and what may well keep you from getting there.

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Be well,  Steven Cerri

Welcome to the Episode #11 of the Engineer-to-Leader podcast series. In Episode #2 Steven talked about your career path.  That information was based on the perspective of your overall career… that is, if you can make it happen in a relatively straight line.

But the possibility of a straight line career is probably limited.  As Steven has stated many times, your career will probably not be a straight line.

In this podcast, Steven will discuss the future job market and career opportunities for engineers, scientists, and technologists in the light of coming technological changes and advancements. 

The future will more unlike the past than at any time in the last 50 years or perhaps the last 100 years. So what can you expect? What does the “crystal ball” say about where the opportunities will be and what will those opportunities actually demand of us?

Whether you are a veteran engineer/individual contributor with 20 years of experience or a new graduate, the answer to the question "What will the next 10 or 20 years bring" is critical to your success? 

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Welcome to the Episode #10 of the Engineer-to-Leader podcast series. In Episode #9 Steven gave three examples of how employees could avoid having THEIR managers micromanage them.

In this episode, Steven show managers exactly how to avoid being labeled a micromanager no matter how much oversight they require of a team or an employee on a task.

Most managers don’t want to be labeled a micromanager but they aren’t always sure the employee will be successful so they want to monitor the employee and the task closely.

But most managers treat management as an on-off switch.  They either have to monitor extensively and therefore are labeled a micromanager, or in an effort to avoid being seen as a micromanager, and in an effort to "empower" the employee, they don’t manage enough.

Management is not an on-off switch.  There are plenty of alternatives to either micromanaging or disappearing.

In this episode, Steven will show managers exactly how to monitor to the extent they want without being seen as a micromanager.

And this episode is useful for non-managers as well.  For those non-managers who want to become managers here is some insight into what you can expect to be facing as you move into management.

For those who are not managers or do not see themselves going into management any time soon, this episode will give you insight into what your manager has to deal with and will also give you some possible avenues for conversations with your manager around micromanagement and oversight.

So join Steven in this episode and get some specific advice on managing without micromanaging.

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In Episode nine of Engineer-to-Leader, Steven Cerri talks about specific real-world examples / situations where micromanagement was avoided or reversed and eliminated. Subscribe to the show for lots more!

Welcome to Episode #8 of the Engineer-to-Leader podcast series. This is a podcast series by Steven Cerri designed to help men and women engineers, scientists, and technologists, create the long-term career success they want regardless of where they currently are in their career. Your career success is dependent on more than just being good technically.

In this episode, Steven explains the reasons why micromanagement is an overrated concern and how it really isn’t such a big deal. Steven will show you how to avoid being micromanaged if you are an employee, and how to avoid being a micromanager if you are a manager. 

For years, people have been complaining about micromanagers and about being micromanaged.  In reality, micromanagement is a very easy situation to rectify and when you truly understand micromanagement you also understand how to diffuse it.  

So join Steven in this episode and learn how to dispel any worry about micromanagement once and for all.

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Taking Initiative is an absolute requirement for advancing and creating the career you want.  And for not being easily replaced.

Doing good technical work just isn’t enough to create and control your career path.

Avoid taking initiative and your technical competency will be viewed as a commodity, easily replaced by someone else who can do the same or better technical work.

But take initiative, and you will be seen as an organizational asset with opportunities opening up for you.

My latest episode (#7) of EngineertoLeader reveals the secrets to what, how, and under what circumstances to take initiative in your organization.

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Engineer-to-Leader podcast series. This is a podcast series by Steven Cerri designed to help men and women engineers, scientists, and technologists, create the long-term career success they want regardless of where they currently are in their career. Your career success is dependent on more than just being good technically.

In this episode, Steven talks about the #1, riskiest, and single most challenging job you will ever be offered. Unfortunately it is a necessary step to advancement and we all have to go through it if we are going to have a successful long-term career.

However, make a misstep in this position and your career can quickly stall.  Most engineers, scientists, and technologists do not know how to navigate this position.  The responsibilities can be confusing and contradictory.

In Episode #6 Steven will discuss this position and why it is so risky and challenging. He will give you some tips on how to better navigate the challenges of this position and how to use it to advance your career.

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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Engineer-to-Leader podcast series. This is a podcast series by Steven Cerri designed to help men and women engineers, scientists, and technologists, create the long-term career success they want regardless of where they currently are in their career. Your career success is dependent on more than just being good technically.

In this episode, Steven talks about the best mindset, the best attitude, and the best perspective to build a long-term successful career. This mindset is not taught in school so you either must acquire it on-the-job or there is an easier way.  You can acquire the right mindset by first understanding what it is and then beginning to adopt it as you progress in your career, guaranteeing that you will have the attitude for career success. .  

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Why give a technical presentation?  Because your manager asks you to? To give task, project, or program status?  These are not the reasons you want for giving a technical presentation.  Now I'm not saying you want to refuse to give your presentation, but you do want to have a bigger and more important reason than just presenting status, presenting data.  In this fourth podcast episode Steven will share with you how to create a presentation that accomplishes more than just presenting status and data.  Check it out and sign up for future podcasts and get more information to help your career.

Welcome to the third episode of the Engineer-to-Leader podcast series. This is a podcast series by Steven Cerri designed to help men and women engineers, scientists, and technologists, create the long-term career success they want.  Your career success is dependent on more than just being good technically. In this episode, Steven talks about the specific competencies you need in order to build a long-term successful career. These competencies are not all taught in school so you either must acquire them by trial-and-error which is not optimal.  Or you can acquire them before you actually need them and in this way, smooth your career path.   Subscribe to the show for lots more to come!