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5 days ago
2 min

Between the Lines of Career Stories

There's a question podcast listeners have asked me more than once, incidentally, for more than one episode. This will be after I've...

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Mel Butcher

Mar 30
1 min

Sprout a Tree for Productivity

There's a book titled Indistractible by Nir Eyal. I wish I had read this at the beginning of the pandemic, but I'm still happy to be...

3 views

Mel Butcher

Mar 23
3 min

Career Q&A: True to Values

After a recent talk I (Mel) gave about career mentorship and sponsorship, there was a Q&A period. A young man shared the following...

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Mel Butcher

Mar 23
3 min

Help! My Mentor Isn't the Right Fit!

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is piloting a new mentorship program and I got to be the keynote speaker for their kickoff......

17 views

Mentorship and Sponsorship Discussion Resources

Mel Butcher

Mar 18
2 min

Mentorship and Sponsorship Discussion Resources

If you're here, chances are good that you heard me give a talk about mentorship and sponsorship. Thank you for listening and engaging...

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What You're Not Taught in Engineering School

Mel Butcher

Mar 16
1 min

What You're Not Taught in Engineering School

After a number of career fairs and recruiting events, I've begun to recognize some patterns. If you are a graduating or entry level...

58 views

Young Professionals: Don't Make this Financial Mistake

Mel Butcher

Mar 2
3 min

Young Professionals: Don't Make this Financial Mistake

Once you get a halfway decent job, you should expect "financial advisors" to begin approaching you. I put this in quotations because...

115 views

The Missing Piece to Your Career Advancement?

Mel Butcher

Feb 18
4 min

The Missing Piece to Your Career Advancement?

She delivers high quality work for which she receives praise. But she got passed over for the raise and promotion she believes she deserves.

92 views

You can't manage your way to initiative.

Mel Butcher

Feb 17
2 min

You can't manage your way to initiative.

When you think about working for a boss that motivated you, what do you remember? How did they treat you? What sort of things did they em

9 views

Mel Butcher

Feb 8
3 min

The Book I Wish I'd Read Sooner

I only just read this book last year. The observations and predictions of the book were far ahead of its time. Though, I can imagine how...

29 views

Mel Butcher

Feb 4
1 min

A Tale of Two C-Suite Execs

We've had two C-Suite guests on the Lead to Soar podcast that echoed some similar perspective/advice. Can you guess where they aligned?...

24 views

Mel Butcher

Feb 4
3 min

3 Pandemic Productivity Reminders

You don't need a reminder that we're still in the midst of a pandemic. But you might need a reminder about things we take for granted that..

19 views

Mel Butcher

Feb 2
1 min

Making Mistakes

People don't set out to make mistakes...

25 views

Rejecting Narrative That Does Not Serve Us: "Catty Women"

Mel Butcher

Jan 27
3 min

Rejecting Narrative That Does Not Serve Us: "Catty Women"

...The narrative I was taught and could easily substantiate from experience about "catty" women... it never served me. When I chose to...

74 views

Mel Butcher

Jan 26
1 min

You Were My Mentor

...The professionals whom I got to interact with mentored me, usually without knowing it. I listened to them. I watched them....

19 views

Mel Butcher

Jan 23
2 min

A New Definition of Leadership

"Leadership is using the greatness in you to achieve and sustain extraordinary outcomes by engaging the greatness in others."

23 views

Mel Butcher

Jan 21
1 min

Goal Setting: Not Just for New Years!

... Of course, goal setting isn't just for the new year. The best time to get clear on your goals is today.

6 views

Mel Butcher

Jan 19
2 min

Bad Advice: "Be Authentic"

33 views

Mel Butcher

Jan 19
2 min

If You're Struggling

This is an extremely difficult time to be a job seeker. If you're struggling with the job hunt in this market, it's not you...

29 views

Mel Butcher

Jan 14
2 min

1 Step for Mentees

If you are a potential mentee, there's one step you can take at the beginning of the mentorship journey that will set you up for success...

92 views

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Car Crash Test LEGO Animation by Becky Mueller (with sound added)

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Mel the Engineer

Mel's Personal Blog

Between the Lines of Career Stories

Sprout a Tree for Productivity

Career Q&A: True to Values

Help! My Mentor Isn't the Right Fit!

Mentorship and Sponsorship Discussion Resources

What You're Not Taught in Engineering School

Young Professionals: Don't Make this Financial Mistake

The Missing Piece to Your Career Advancement?

You can't manage your way to initiative.

The Book I Wish I'd Read Sooner

A Tale of Two C-Suite Execs

3 Pandemic Productivity Reminders

Making Mistakes

Rejecting Narrative That Does Not Serve Us: "Catty Women"

You Were My Mentor

A New Definition of Leadership

Goal Setting: Not Just for New Years!

Bad Advice: "Be Authentic"

If You're Struggling

1 Step for Mentees

Car Crash Test LEGO Animation by Becky Mueller (with sound added)

Interview with a Car Crash Test Engineer, Becky Mueller... Plus Bonus Lego Animation!!

Covid-19 Impacts on Jobs by Sector - Oil & Gas, Chemicals with Erika Jefferson, BWiSE

Covid-19 Impacts on Jobs by Sector - Municipal Wastewater with Jeff Kalmes, Superintendent

Covid-19 Impacts on Jobs by Sector - Energy Efficiency w/ Sol Rosenbaum, Mechanical Engineer

Covid-19 Impacts on Jobs by Sector - Manufacturing in the US with Patti Gander, FloridaMakes

Covid-19 Impacts on Jobs by Sector - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and EHS&S with David Williams

The Job Hunt for Young Engineers: Why I Liked This Resume (1)