logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2023
53m 57s

118: Are You Really as Good at Solving P...

Zach White
About this episode

How sharp are your problem solving skills? What makes an organization Lean? Is it possible to take a 6-week process down to 6 MINUTES?

 

Listen now for these answers and more!

 

============================

 

When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:

 

1. Grab my eBook … 49 tips you can apply immediately to stand out and move up, without any fancy degrees or certifications.

 

2. Join me at Happy Hour … my LIVE monthly workshop where we dig deep into career growth strategies and provide 1:1 open coaching for you at the end of the session.

 

3. Apply for the Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint …work with me and my team privately in our intensive coaching program, exclusively for engineering leaders.

 

============================

 

In this episode, we uncover hard truths about what holds engineering leaders back with Founder of JFlinch, Jamie Flinchbaugh.

 

You probably pride yourself on your problem solving skills as an engineer. But are you as good as you think you are?

 

Jamie has helped purpose-driven leaders craft effective, resilient organizations at over 300 companies including Harley-Davidson, Intel, Amazon, Crayola, Fidelity, Whirlpool, and many others you would recognize.  

 

We will help you understand what it takes to level up your value at work, and be an influential leader using concepts from his latest book, “People Solve Problems, The Power of Every Person, Every Day, Every Problem.”

 

Discover what makes your organization Lean, and what doesn’t.

 

So press play and let’s chat… you’ve probably got a problem, and you’re the person!

 

============================

 

HAPPY ENGINEER COMMUNITY LINKS:

 

> Full Show Notes, Resources, & More

 

> Join our Facebook Group!

Get access to bonus content and live coaching as growth-minded leaders build careers together.

 

============================

 

WANT MORE AMAZING GUESTS?

 

“I love Zach and these amazing guests on The Happy Engineer Podcast.” If that sounds like you, please consider following, rating and reviewing the show! 

 

I know it’s a huge favor to ask, but when you follow, leave a 5-star rating, and add an honest review of how these episodes are helping you… it’s a massive benefit for getting the attention of big name powerhouse guests on this show. 

 

On Apple Podcasts, click our show, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5-stars, and select “Write a Review.”

 

Thank you so much. 

 

============================

 

Connect with your host, Zach White:

 

LinkedIn (primary)

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

 

Up next
Mar 2025
212: Two Major Announcements and One Big Thank You
NEW! Explore the Podcast Hub & Wisdom Engine: Visit www.thehappyengineerpodcast.com to search all past episodes, ask questions, and get personalized insights powered by AI. When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career: 1. Engineering Career ... Show More
12m 47s
Mar 2025
211: Critical Growth Lessons from Software Engineer to CEO with Daniel Loreto | Founder & CEO at Jetify
When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career: 1. Engineering Career Accelerator™️ Scorecard … foundational development actions and key points you can check, score, and apply immediately to stand out and excel at work. 2. Join us at Happy Hou ... Show More
56m 51s
Mar 2025
210: The 3 Levels of Mentorship and Why Engineers Struggle to Find Mentors
When you’re ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career: 1. Engineering Career Accelerator Scorecard … foundational development actions and key points you can check, score, and apply immediately to stand out and excel at work. 2. Join us at Happy Hour ... Show More
28m 57s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2022
How Leaders Can ‘Play Better Poker’
A missed promotion prompts a leader to complain to her CEO. The CEO responds by getting her a coach, which results in explorations of authenticity, self-awareness and self-management.Visit our Tools bin for free PDFs to help you achieve The Look & Sound of Leadership.This episode ... Show More
18m 51s
Nov 2023
Comment développer son leadership ? | #Leçon34
Vous êtes entrepreneur, indépendant ou en profession libérale et vous appréciez le format de ces leçons ? Je mets mon expérience à votre service dans un format plus approfondi ici : http://demian.education/. Aujourd'hui je suis avec Joanne. Joanne travaille dans un grand groupe. ... Show More
27m 16s
Feb 2020
[001] How the Leadership Pod can Help You as an Emerging Leader
Keeping your head down and doing a good job at work is no longer enough to get noticed and promoted. This is a roadblock that prevents many emerging leaders from climbing up and rising to the level of success they desire.  You put in a tonne of work improving your technical skill ... Show More
17m 5s
Aug 2023
The Secret to Leading Highly Collaborative Teams
If you’re leading a team, you know how hard it is to facilitate collaboration – especially when they don’t know each other well or may never meet in person. When people struggle to work together, it can harm productivity, morale, and talent retention. But New York Times bestselli ... Show More
29m 7s
Apr 2016
239: How to Handle the Problem Person, with Bonni Stachowiak
Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed Bonni is the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, Dean of Teaching and Learning and Professor of Business and Management at Vanguard University, and my life partner. Prior to her academic career, she was a human resources consultant a ... Show More
45m 25s
May 2024
Confronting my CEO coach - Eric Partaker
I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H08VD6j0Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Go ... Show More
1h 17m
May 2024
How to Build a Business that Lets you Quit your Job - Dickie Bush
✍️ 5 Steps To Become A Premium Ghostwriter 👉 https://premiumghostwritingblueprint.com/?el=DickieInterview&htrafficsource=Ali_YT Sponsored by Grammarly - ⚡️ Sign up and download for FREE using my link http://grammarly.com/deepdive. Sponsored by Hostinger. Go to https://www.hostin ... Show More
1h 50m
Nov 2023
3 Harsh Leadership Truths Nobody Prepares You For [092]
When you get promoted into leadership, there are a lot of things that people don’t warn you about. For some, these things can be really unsettling and can cause you to regret getting promoted. Because I want you to be as prepared as you can be for this transition, I’m revealing t ... Show More
11m 50s