Engineer Your Success

Do you feel like you're always distracted or on autopilot? What if you could tap into the power of mindfulness to unlock greater focus, empathy, resilience and lead from a place of intentionality? Dr. Bryant makes the case for why mindfulness matters for leadership excellence and shares the profound influence it can have on revolutionizing how we communicate and make decisions. Learn simple, pract...

Do you feel like you’re constantly chasing work-life balance, yet can never find it? In this episode, Dr. James Bryant challenges the flawed notion of achieving perfect equilibrium between work and personal life. Instead, he proposes embracing the concept of harmony – where different aspects enrich each other like melodies in a song. You’ll learn why balance evolves over various life stages, with...

Do you have hidden beliefs that could be sabotaging your leadership effectiveness? In this episode, Dr. Bryant exposes limiting assumptions we may not even realize are shaping our behaviors. He asks, what if you viewed leadership decisions through an empowering lens like “unwavering faith in your team’s capabilities” - how would your choices change? Dr. Bryant provides concrete steps to replace li...

  What cherished memories and traditions make the holiday season special for you? In this special episode, Dr. James Bryant asks listeners to call in and share their most meaningful Christmas memories and what they're grateful for. Get ready to be filled with nostalgia and the holiday spirit as Dr. Bryant recounts his favorite childhood tradition and listeners reminisce about childhood magic. Tune...

The holiday season often brings a rollercoaster of emotions - excitement about festive gatherings tainted by stress about expectations, expenses, and family dynamics. In this episode, Dr. Bryant shares five essentials to truly enjoy the holidays while nurturing your whole self. Follow these insights to infuse your season with meaning, strengthen bonds with those you love, find restorative moments...

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a loop — missing opportunities, not quite reaching your goals, and lacking clarity into who you really are and what motivates you? In this episode, Dr. James Bryant provides three powerful tools to help you break out of the cycle through building greater self-awareness. What if you could clearly see your true core values, strengths, impactful habits and blinds...

Dr. Bryant explains what emotional intelligence is and why it’s crucial for leadership, team building, communication and managing relationships. He then provides three practical tips to improve your emotional intelligence: developing self-awareness to understand your own emotions and triggers; improving social awareness through active listening, empathy and understanding different perspectives; an...

Andre Boykin, PE joins Dr. James Bryant to share hard-won lessons on succeeding in both your career and personal life. Discover principles to excel in the technical elements of your work without giving up relationships, health, or humanity in the process. Andre tackles how to maintain continuous growth amid the daily grind, the transformational wisdom of mentors, and why obtaining your professiona...

In this episode, Dr. James Bryant explores the power of gratitude and how cultivating an attitude of thankfulness can help you achieve your goals and dreams. He shares specific reasons why practicing gratitude improves mental health, strengthens relationships, boosts resilience and keeps you focused on what matters most. Dr. Bryant also provides practical tips for making gratitude a daily habit as...

How do the most effective leaders succeed in both their professional and personal lives? In this episode, Dr. Bryant reveals the four pillars that enable impactful leadership in any arena - Be Real, Be Whole, Be Curious and Be Open. He dives into why embodying these principles is the key to earning trust and credibility, avoiding burnout, sparking innovation and building stronger relationships. Li...

What's the difference between leadership and management? Many use these terms interchangeably, but they actually serve complementary purposes. In this episode, Dr. Bryant dives into the unique roles and responsibilities of managers vs. leaders. He unpacks common misconceptions - like the belief that managers just control while leaders empower. In reality, both balance a range of skills. Effective...

In this deeply personal episode, Dr. James Bryant reflects on the recent passing of his mother and the profound lessons it taught him about cherishing each moment with loved ones. He recounts the events leading up to his mother's death, including the peaceful night he spent by her side at the hospice facility. Dr. Bryant realized that while we often get caught up in daily routines, it's relationsh...

Finding harmony between your work and personal life is a challenge many face. In this episode, James Taylor joins Dr. James Bryant to share his insights on achieving fulfillment in both areas. Here’s a bit about James’ passion: K. James Taylor, Jr., PE, is a licensed Professional Engineer and an Associate Vice President at Verdantas, an emerging environmental, engineering, and technical consulting...

In Part 2 of this topic on effective delegation, Dr. Bryant continues the discussion from the Engineer Your Success On-Ramp session. He shares additional insights on how leaders can empower their teams through strategic delegation, build trust and accountability, avoid common pitfalls, and cultivate future leaders. Dr. Bryant emphasizes that delegation is a long-term investment that enhances effic...

In part 1 of this 2-part series, Dr. James Bryant breaks down the art of strategic delegation - a crucial leadership skill for managing your time, developing your team, and accomplishing your biggest goals. Learn how to delegate tasks effectively by matching responsibilities to your team's strengths, setting clear expectations, maintaining open communication, and providing the tools and guidance n...

Failed the FE or PE exam? You need to listen to this episode. Charles Jackson III joins Dr. James Bryant to discuss overcoming obstacles like failing the FE exam, finding work-life balance to avoid burnout, and managing younger generations entering the workforce. Charles shares his journey to becoming a licensed engineer and manager despite initial setbacks on the FE exam, and gives advice for tes...

Have you ever felt tongue-tied or anxious when faced with a challenging conversation?    Dive into this episode where Dr. James Bryant reveals the art of mastering crucial conversations—boosting your effectiveness at work and home. Tune in as he explores the challenges of having critical conversations, common emotional triggers, and strategies for mastering these conversations. Learn how preparati...

Can resilience and gratitude redefine a cancer diagnosis?   In this episode, Dr. James Bryant welcomes back return guest Alvina Nadeem, who had previously appeared in episode 44. Recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Alvina uses this experience to reflect on success and what it means to her. Through resilience and gratitude, she can take control and focus on what she can control while choosing t...

Did you know that long work hours could be as dangerous as secondhand smoke and increase the risk of early death by 20%?    Dive into this episode with Dr. James Bryant as we discuss the secrets to achieving work-life balance, the art of delegation, and why letting go of perfectionism can transform your personal life and professional journey. Discover strategies, insights, and a fresh perspective...

Do you know if you're an effective listener? Research suggests you're probably only listening at 25% efficiency!    Dive into this episode as Dr. James Brown unveils the secrets to genuinely effective listening and how mastering this skill can transform relationships and professional growth. Dr. James provides tips and tricks to improve your listening skills and build trust with those around you....

Do you want to take control of your life and start making the changes you need to be successful?    Join us as Dr. James continues the discussion on the 80/20 principle and how to identify and eliminate the troublesome 20% in our lives. He will cover topics such as procrastination, overconsumption, social media overuse, keeping a diary of activities and rating your energy or mood afterward, and do...

Are you feeling overwhelmed and unproductive? Join Dr. James Bryant to learn how to maximize growth and apply the 80/20 rule to hone in on the vital few things that drive success for business and life. Listen to learn how to identify the 20% of tasks that lead to 80% of results so you can work less, stress less, increase your happiness, and achieve exceptional results! Uncover five critical points...

Learn how to strategically navigate the complex engineering field as a young professional in today's episode!    Join Dr. James Bryant as he welcomes Sol Rosenbaum to explore the concept of creating a business plan for an engineering mentor program. They discuss how running networking courses and making posts on LinkedIn can help nurture relationships with those in the same industry. Sol also prov...

Power through the year's second half with strategic goal setting and impactful action plans through mid-year review!   In this episode, Dr. James provides tools, tips, and techniques to help you maximize momentum by taking a mid-year review and setting impactful goals for the rest of the year. Join in as he explains how to take an objective approach to the review process and what common mistakes t...

Join us as we explore the importance of conducting a mid-year review to assess progress on personal and professional goals. Dr. James will share strategies and tools for self-assessment, offer advice on data tracking, and provide tips on creating an action plan for success. He'll discuss why taking the time for this assessment is essential, how to use the wheel of life tool to set goals in differe...