{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 119 - Can Great Engineers Be Bad Leaders?","description":"In Episode 119, we sit down with Travis Slisher to discuss what great leadership looks like in the engineering profession and why technical expertise alone isn't enough to build successful teams. Drawing from his own leadership journey, Travis shares the lessons he's learned about earning trust, communicating effectively, developing future leaders, and creating a culture where engineers feel empowered to grow and contribute. We explore the differences between managing projects and leading people, the common leadership mistakes engineers make as they advance in their careers, and how strong leadership influences everything from team morale to project outcomes. We also discuss how leaders can navigate difficult conversations, maintain accountability during high-pressure projects, and motivate teams through challenging situations. Whether you're an emerging engineer looking to increase your influence or an experienced leader seeking to strengthen your team, this episode offers practical advice that can help you become a more intentional and effective leader. Guest Profile: Travis Slisher is a purpose-driven leader at Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC), where he focuses on developing people, improving processes, and building a culture that helps teams succeed. With extensive experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams, Travis is passionate about servant leadership, organizational culture, and empowering others to reach their full potential. He is also a Certified Small Giants Leader and an active contributor to workforce and industry development throughout Northern Colorado. Links &amp;amp; Resources: StructurEd (our free study tool):&amp;nbsp;TheEngineeringPodcast.com\/StructurEd Reach out to us: TheEngineeringPodcast.com Instagram Linkedin Disclaimer:&amp;nbsp;Here ","author_name":"The Structural Engineering Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/theengineeringpodcast.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41611170\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41611170"}