MEL #009 | Leadership in High-Stakes Engineering Projects with Alan Grissom

In this episode, I speak with Alan Grissom, Civil Divison Leader at Cannon & Cannon.Alan shares his journey into engineering, discussing howhe chose civil engineering for its people-oriented nature. Alan reflects on his career growth, the importance of education, and the skills necessary for effective communication and leadership in engineering.In our leadership segment, Alan highlights his experience leading large projects and how they differ from smaller ones. He emphasizes teamwork and project management. He also discusses how even though he enjoyed the pressure of working on such a high-profile project, not everyone on the team does and how, as a leader, he needs to learn and accommodate the workstyles of the team to ensure that everyone thrives.Alan concluded with his advice on essential leadership skills for engineers, including emotional intelligence and focusing on your strengths.Takeaways, transcripts, and more in the show notes: https://drangeliqueadams.com/insights/