Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
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Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
#42 – Gretchen Gagel: Leaving the world a better place.
Likes beer from Boulevard Brewing in Kansas City
In Australia, the living room is the lounge room.
Went to SMU and saw Eric Dickerson play.
Dad sold construction equipment and she played with Tonka trucks.
Built Baltimore Ravens Stadium and many other things.
Very little manufacturing in Australia, therefore most construction is infrastructure.
Most construction job in Australia are 6 days a week. No wonder it is tough to hire.
Some evidence shows same output in 4 days as in 5.
Get the right people in the right seats on the bus.
Culture and performance are key to team success.
The Savannah Bananas have a great culture.
Leaders need to be agile. Don’t be like Blockbuster or Kodak.
Leadership training needs to start early
Edgar Shine: Leadership is “Seeing things that need to be done differently and convincing people to do it.”
Personal Mission Statement “Leave the world a better place than I found it.”
Gretchen’s book: “Building Women Leaders: A Blueprint for Women Thriving in Construction.”
The other books we mentioned
“Apple in China” by Patrick McGee
“Good to Great” and “Built to Last” by Jim Collins
“Leadership” by James McGregor Burns
“Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey.
Gretchen’s website - https://greatnessconsulting.com/about-gretchen/
Bert’s Sister’s quilts - www.ArtQuiltsBySuzanne.com
Bert’s Company – www.dexterityeng.com
Beers with Engineers
Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
