The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring Engineers
Steve & Jake Maxey - The Impactful Engineers
129 episodes
4 days ago
Engineers love being right. But if no one understands your ideas, your impact stalls. In this episode, Steve and Jake break down the real skill behind influence: reframing. Not theory—practical, tactical advice anyone can apply immediately to make their work land with the people who matter. This is the communication advantage most engineers ignore. And it’s the reason technically strong people get overlooked while effective communicators move ahead. Key Topics Covered • Why being “technically...
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Engineers love being right. But if no one understands your ideas, your impact stalls. In this episode, Steve and Jake break down the real skill behind influence: reframing. Not theory—practical, tactical advice anyone can apply immediately to make their work land with the people who matter. This is the communication advantage most engineers ignore. And it’s the reason technically strong people get overlooked while effective communicators move ahead. Key Topics Covered • Why being “technically...
Episode 120 – If You Think Communication Is a Waste of Time, You’re Wrong
The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring Engineers
15 minutes
2 months ago
Episode 120 – If You Think Communication Is a Waste of Time, You’re Wrong
Most engineers think their job is just to deliver the technical work. Drawings done, analysis complete, box checked. Wrong. The engineers who win long term are the ones who manage stakeholder expectations. That means clear updates, fast pivots, and taking ownership of communication—even when it feels uncomfortable or “not your job.” In this episode, Steve and Jake Maxey break down how to stop hiding behind deliverables and start leading by managing expectations. Not theory—practical, tactical...
The Impactful Engineer Project - Mentorship, Career Growth, and Personal & Professional Excellence for Aspiring Engineers
Engineers love being right. But if no one understands your ideas, your impact stalls. In this episode, Steve and Jake break down the real skill behind influence: reframing. Not theory—practical, tactical advice anyone can apply immediately to make their work land with the people who matter. This is the communication advantage most engineers ignore. And it’s the reason technically strong people get overlooked while effective communicators move ahead. Key Topics Covered • Why being “technically...
