In this episode of Wine After Work, Bryce Batts sits down with Anthony Fasano, founder of Engineering Management Institute, to talk about what leadership really looks like inside engineering and AEC firms today.

Anthony has spent years helping engineers grow beyond technical excellence into confident, people-first leaders — and in this conversation, we unpack what firms get wrong about leadership development, why burnout is so common in AEC, and how engineers can build careers that feel both successful and sustainable.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why technical skill alone isn't enough to advance in engineering leadership
• The biggest leadership blind spots holding AEC firms back
• How engineers can develop communication, confidence, and influence without losing credibility
• What career growth really looks like in today's AEC landscape
• How firms can retain talent by investing in leadership development earlier

Whether you're an engineer navigating your next career move or a leader trying to build stronger teams, this episode offers practical insight and perspective you won't want to miss.

https://engineeringmanagementinstitute.org

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