Engineer Your Success

Engineer Your Success

By Dr. James BryantBusinessEducationSelf-ImprovementCareersManagement
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Engineer Your Success episodes

  • From Dial-Up to AI: Lessons for Leaders to Stay Current or Get Left Behind
    Technology has shifted dramatically in the last 30 years, from dialing into universities just to send an email, to AI tools that can transform how we work. The lesson is clear: leaders who don’t stay current risk getting left behind. In this episode, Nathan Whittacre shares the hard-earned lessons of helping businesses adopt technology with strategy, not just hype.
    27 min
  • Stop Micromanaging: How to Empower Your Team and Grow Your Business
    Micromanagement may feel like the fastest way to get results, but it’s actually the biggest bottleneck in your business. In this episode of Engineer Your Success, Dr. James Bryant sits down with Cary Prejean — a CPA and strategic business advisor with 40 years of experience — to explore why entrepreneurs often sabotage their own growth and how to break free.
    You’ll learn how to:
    Spot when you’ve become the bottleneck
    Empower your team to design and own the processes
    Use trust, curiosity, and vulnerability as leadership strengths
    Apply KPIs and dashboards to stay in control without micromanaging
    If you want to scale your business without burning out, this conversation will show you how to lead with trust, clarity, and impact.
    23 min
  • What Do You Do After Losing to SpaceX and Blue Origin, TWICE?
    What happens when you dedicate five years competing against SpaceX and Blue Origin for NASA’s moon mission—and lose, twice? Aerospace executive Andy Crocker shares how he led a 300-person team through the highs and heartbreak of NASA’s human landing system project. The loss forced him to recalibrate not just his career but his purpose, leading him to write The Unconditional—a book for his kids that became a framework for leadership and life. Andy and Dr. James Bryant explore five unconditional values—love, gratitude, integrity, accountability, and endeavor—that help leaders win at work without losing what matters most at home.
    30 min
  • How to Avoid Leadership Pitfalls That Derail Your Career
    Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about people. After four decades leading at companies like Bank of America and Alight Solutions, William Davis left corporate America to help shape the next generation of leaders. In this episode, he shares why true leadership begins with your team, not your title, and how to build relationships that inspire trust and performance. You’ll discover the difference between being a boss, a manager, and a leader—and three practical tips for connecting with your team in meaningful ways.
    30 min
  • Mentally Checked Out? How Aaron Moncur Rediscovered Joy in His Work | EP 204

    Feeling mentally checked out at work? Struggling with workplace disengagement or wondering how to regain work motivation? In this episode, Aaron Moncur—engineer, entrepreneur, and host of the Being an Engineer podcast—shares how he went from feeling burned out at work to rediscovering joy by changing how he approached his engineering career. His story is a powerful reminder that even small, intentional shifts can reignite your energy and transform your career and life.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why losing your spark is often a sign to re-evaluate—not walk away entirely.
    • The simple but powerful principle Aaron used to find joy at work again.
    • How autonomy and trust fuel creativity, productivity, and positive workplace culture.
    • Practical ways to build a team culture that drives employee engagement.

      • 📌 Mentioned in this episode:

      • Aaron Moncur – Founder of Pipeline Design & Engineering
      • Aaron’s podcast: Being an Engineer – engineering career advice and leadership tips
      • PDX: The Product Development Expo (October 21–22)

        • 💡 Take Action:

        If you’re feeling burned out or disengaged in your job, don’t settle—get curious. Identify one thing that’s draining your energy, and make a small, deliberate change this week to move toward work that fuels you.

        🎧 Introducing Engineer Your Success Insiders

        You're always the one everyone comes to for guidance and solutions. But who's in your corner?

        Engineer Your Success Insiders is my new private podcast for leaders who want practical frameworks, not just theory. Every week in just 3–5 minutes, you'll get:

        One Story | One Insight | One Action

        This isn't content you'll hear on the main podcast—these are the tools and strategies I use with my private coaching clients.

        Ready to have a coach in your corner? engineeryoursuccessnow.com/insiders

         

        34 min

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      Expert interviews and leadership insights for engineering leaders and technical professionals who want to Win at Work AND Win at Home. Hosted by Dr. James Bryant, P.E., this podcast equips you with…