Dale Callahan·Sep 11, 2018How I Developed Clear Expectations with My Ph.D. StudentsI opened the email, dreading what I was about to read. I knew the writer of the email well, but I also knew he was about to suck the life…
Dale Callahan·Mar 15, 2018How to Get Noticed as a LeaderAre you being overlooked for a leadership role? For many engineers, there is this awkward time in their career where they are starting to…
Dale Callahan·Feb 6, 20185 Soft Skills Every Leader NeedsThere are certain soft skills every leader needs — no matter their leadership style. What are soft skills? And why are they soft? I always…
Dale Callahan·Jan 30, 2018Do You Want to Be a Leader?Do you want to be a leader? Almost everyone who starts in our Master in Engineering Management program wants a position in leadership. They…
Dale Callahan·Jan 23, 2018Soft Skills are Key To Move from Engineer or Tech Expert to LeaderWhen I started to work after engineering school, I was confused. Why did my high-end technical skills not seem as important as all the…
Dale Callahan·Jan 16, 2018Why Chasing Work-Life Balance Does Not WorkI hear a lot about work-life balance. Frankly, it makes me feel guilty. I feel like there is a project I have not done. I need to get on…
Dale Callahan·Dec 7, 2017Three Questions to Ask in an Informational InterviewWithout question, the informational interview is the most effective method for finding a job. Information interviews have continually…
Dale Callahan·Nov 1, 2016Nine 15 Minute Leadership Fixes (Especially for new leaders)If you are leading people for the first time you are likely a bit intimidated — and maybe a little excited. Leadership has this mysterious…
Dale Callahan·Sep 27, 2016Five Tricks to Help You Find Ideas to Start Your Own BusinessWant to find ideas to start your own business? Like me, most of you struggle to with how to find ideas to start your own business. Finding…
Dale Callahan·Apr 28, 2015Engineering Your Career — Turning Your Technology Skills into Bigger CashDo you have the technology skills, but feel left out of the leadership and decisions? Do you feel under appreciated? Is it as if all the…
