AshNorton Engineer

#EngineerWithImpact | Hard Hats & Soft Skills | I teach engineers how to improve their impact and influence through professional and leadership development.

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Have a question about Engineering Leadership? Just #AskAsh !!

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What is your mission?

Mission statements help direct your actions to maximize impact.

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As a new supervisor, I was not worried about my team liking me. Sure that would be nice.

But I did worry about them respecting me. I felt pressure to demonstrate ability to lead and technical competence.

What were / are your fears as a new leader?

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Happy Valentines Day! Download these engineering-inspired valentines today! https://t.co/QZF2UqDTnS

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Need a last minute valentine for your favorite engineer?

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Engineering-inspired cards♥️ 😍

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@anna_pfaehler Wow! Ohhhh the memories!

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What setbacks have you overcome in your career?

What did you learn from them?

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How do you set priorities in your life and career? What tips can you share with other engineers?

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What non-technical skills have been essential for your engineering career?

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What do you think, my fellow Millennials?

Would these strategies work on you?

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“Resilient people tend to be active copers. They say, ‘What am I going to do about this?’ versus, ‘When will I be released from this?’ It may not be solved overnight, but every problem can be approached somehow.”

Great article on being more resilient!

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“Forget power and hierarchy. Think of possibilities, instead.”

This is a great breakdown of how a leader should and shouldn’t handle a team member’s request.

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You know challenging yourself to grow and develop is something I strongly support....

But did you know it might just keep your mind sharp in old age?!?

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Do your 2018 goals include developing your technical or leadership as an engineer?

If so, check out this free eBook with 5 strategies and 100+ ideas for to help you crush it in the new year!

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"Has this toothbrush been approved by the American Dental Association?" — Kevin (Home Alone)

It is a tradition for us.
Every year, we cozy up on the couch, snack on chocolate and kettle corn popcorn, and watch tons of holiday movies.

What are your holiday traditions?

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@EngineersDaugh @ScottCrab @AnthonyJFasano @fmsReliability @PDXWiIT @GlobalTechWomen @internetofwomen @johnmaeda @johncohnvt @betterallies @pittrpatt @pocintech @RomaTheEngineer @BioengineerGM @StartEnginNow @IEEEWIEForumUSA Absolutely! The ability to help other engineers grow and develop is CRITICAL!

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Not everyone believes that engineers can be great managers.

What do you think?
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