MEL #005 | The Impact of Mentorship On Engineering Careers with Dr. Jim Szybist

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Jim Szybist.  Jim is the head of the Propulsion Science Section at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which is focused on developing decarbonized solutions for all parts of the transportation sector.  In our conversation, Jim shares his journey into engineering, from taking apart broken appliances in his mom's kitchen to pursuing graduate studies and his career development at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In our leadership segment, Dr. Szybist discusses the significance of influencing organizational change. Finally, Dr. Szybist offers valuable advice for aspiring leaders, stressing the importance of understanding leadership roles and seeking informal opportunities to develop leadership skills.  Takeaways, transcripts, and more in the show notes: https://drangeliqueadams.com/insights/