The AEC Leadership Podcast

Personal Accountability Starts with the Question Behind the Question – Ep 168

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with John G. Miller about Personal Accountability and his bestselling book entitled QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Pr...

Slide Rules: Design, Build, and Archive Presentations in the Engineering and Technical Fields – Ep 167

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with author Traci Nathans-Kelly who gives very specific strategies on how you can dramatically improve your technical presenta...

Learning to Lead through Leadership Flow – Ep 166

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Image by senivpetro on Freepik In this episode, I talk with seasoned leadership expert, an author on General Leadership and an extremely accomplished ...

Opportunities for Engineers and Technical Professionals in the Gig Economy – Ep 165

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with Diane Mulcahy, author of The Gig Economy about opportunities for engineers and technical professionals in the current and...

Sync to Swim: Project Leadership for Engineers and Project Managers – Ep 164

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Image by javi_indy on Freepik In this episode, I talk with Colonel Mickey Addison, USAF (ret), MSCE, PMP about a project leadership model known as Syn...

Getting Involved in Professional Associations – Ep 163

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with Cynthia D’Amour, MBA, President of People Power Unlimited, and author of The Lazy Leader’s Guide to Outrageous Result...

Making Engineering Mistakes and Learning from them – Ep 162

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk Stuart G. Walesh, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, D.WRE about making engineering mistakes and learning from them as an engineering p...

The Power of Passion for your Profession – Ep 161

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with Jane Sidebottom who is the President/Owner of Applied Marketing Knowledge about the power of passion for your profession....

80/20 Sales and Marketing – Perry Marshall – Ep 160

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I will be talking to you about the 80/20 principle and a book called 80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less ...

The Importance of Confidence in Communicating as a Professional Engineer – Ep 159

04 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am going to talk to you about the importance of confidence in communicating as a professional engineer. I will specifically be conc...

Creating Opportunities in your Engineering Career – Ep 158

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with Belinda Gates, ACC an executive coach, author, and speaker as part of what I have been calling our Game Changing Career M...

Does it Matter which Path you take in your Engineering Career? – Ep 157

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am going to talk about whether or not it really matters what path you are taking in your engineering career. I will focus on using ...

Taking Ownership of your Professional Development through Community Involvement – Ep 156

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk to Fernando Ceballos, a Civil Engineer, as part of our what I have been calling our Game Changing Career Moves series and we w...

Strategies for Taking Control of your Mindset – Ep 155

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview Allison Johanson, a licensed clinical social worker about strategies for taking c...

How to Become a Sales Engineer – Ep 154

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk to Ian Balina, a serial entrepreneur and former freelancer about how he became a sales engineer and how you can brand yourself...

The Importance of Selling as an Engineer – Ep 153

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview successful experienced engineer Ken Macumber, as part of what I have been calling our Game Changing Career Moves series a...

The Engineering behind Waze – Ep 152

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Jon Sharkey, a software engineer from Google about the engineering behind the Waze application. We also talk about how p...

How to Market Yourself to Prospective Engineering Employers – Ep 151

14 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Geier, a marketing expert and author of the book: Smart Marketing for Engineers: An Inbound Marketing Guide to Re...

Identifying and Avoiding Stagnation in your Engineering Career – Ep 150

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Image by wirestock on Freepik In this episode, I talk to Josh Hein about identifying and avoiding stagnation in your engineering career. Josh tells us...

The Importance of a Big Picture Outlook in your Engineering Career – Ep 149

16 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk to Joe Cohan, a practicing civil engineer, and we discuss the importance of a big picture outlook in your engineering career a...

How Self-Improvement Radically Improved my Engineering Career and Life – Ep 148

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Zorya Belanger, as part of our Game Changing Career Moves series, we talk about self-improvement, and we discuss the ini...

The Best Thing I Ever Did to Advance my Career – Ep 147

18 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am going to share with you the best thing I ever did to advance my career in hopes that it will drive massive growth in your engine...

How to Spark Leadership in your Engineering Career – Ep 146

04 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Angie Morgan from Lead Star on how to spark leadership in your engineering career. Angie touches on th...

How to Create a Winning Strategy for an Engineering Career of Success – Ep 145

21 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Nader Mowlaee on how to create a winning strategy for an engineering career of success. They hit on why,...

Ensuring the Resiliency of the Power Grid and Critical Infrastructure – Ep 144

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Mike Legatt, CEO and founder of ResilientGrid Inc. on ensuring the resiliency of the power grid and cr...

How to Set Goals and Track Progress in your Engineering Career – Ep 143

21 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s take a walk together.  In this episode, I am going to give you seven steps that you could use to get super focused on your career growth ...

Choosing Between a Fortune 50 Company and a Small Engineering Firm – Ep 142

07 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with a listener whose question I previously answered in Episode 131. We talk about the factors that influenced his decision in...

Putting out Fires and Driving Value as a Professional Engineer – Ep 141

24 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I am going to be talking to Aaron Khan, one of our listeners from Australia, about putting ou...

How to Use Your Time Wisely as an Engineering Professional – Ep 140

10 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am going to talk to one of our listeners, Carl Humphrey, about challenges that he is facing around career planning and will give yo...

The Importance of Seeing Opportunities in your Engineering Career – Ep 139

27 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I want to share a story with you about two shoe salesman and also talk about the importance of seeing opportunities in your Engineeri...

10 Things you Can Do to Collaborate Better With your Engineering Teams – Ep 138

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am going to give you 10 actions that you can take to better collaborate with your engineering team and also explain how this will b...

How to Make Career Changes in Your Engineering Career – Ep 137

02 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast I am going to answer questions from our listeners on how to make career changes or shifts in y...

How to Build Confidence as an Engineering Professional – Ep 136

29 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I will give you 10 very specific things you can do to build your confidence as an engineering professional. Engineering Quotes: Here ...

How to Master your Elevator Speech as an Engineering Professional – Ep 135

15 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am going to help you master your elevator speech. I will provide you with 7 specific steps that you can use to pitch the perfect sp...

Understanding what it takes to Succeed as an Engineer – Ep 134

04 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I am going to answer questions from our listeners about career challenges they are facing and...

Five Strategies for Resolving Conflicts in your Engineering Career and Life – Ep 133

01 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss conflict resolution. I am going to specifically review 5 strategies that you can use for resolving conflicts, whether it be...

Building Project Management into your Engineering Career – Ep 132

18 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Image of our-team on Freepik In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE will answer some questions from listeners and give advice on why engineers should cons...

Questions and Answers on Engineering Career Challenges and Critical Decisions – Ep 131

07 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast I am going to answer questions on engineering career challenges and critical decisions that so...

7 Tips for Speaking with Authority as an Engineering Professional – Ep 130

04 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Christina Canters, a communication skills speaker, coach & trainer from the CMethod, on speaking with authority as a...

Planning to Practice your Passion as an Engineering Manager – Ep 129

20 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony Fasano, PE interviews Shahzal, a structural engineer trainee and listener of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast , and helps...

Overcoming a Big Challenge to Inspire Spanish Speaking Engineers – Ep 128

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview and assist spanish speaking engineers as Rener Frank on steps he can take to overcome a big challenge, in order for him t...

Engineering Career Questions on Career Path, Credentials, and Stagnation Answered – Ep 127

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast I am going to answer career questions from our listeners asking for career advice. Engineering...

Career Advice on How to Grow My CAD Business – Ep 126

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I give a listener Scott Tarcy career advice on how to grow his CAD design business including what strategy(ies) he should utilize. En...

Be BIG, Serve People, and Achieve Your Engineering Success – Ep 125

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Christian Knutson, PE interviews self-made millionaire Daniel Ally who discusses his concepts around engineering success and what it ...

Delivering Leadership During A Crisis Situation – Ep 124

26 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Steve Armstrong, leadership coach and no stranger to leading during an emergency, or crisis situations, ...

Questions and Answers on How Engineers Can Transfer Maximum Value to their Engineering Firms – Ep 123

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I am going to answer questions from our listeners asking for advice on how to transfer maximu...

Sales and Business Development for Engineers: Advice from a Panel of Experts Part 2 of 2 – Ep 122

05 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you’ll hear part 2 of the Sales and Business Development for Engineers panel from our may 2016 Engineering Career Summit in New...

Sales and Business Development for Engineers: Advice from a Panel of Experts Part 1 of 2 – Ep 121

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony Fasano, PE talks about Business Development and sales, which consists of two episodes. We will also hear from a panel which i...

TECC 120: A 10 Step Plan for Obtaining Your Professional Engineering License

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Image by 8photo on Freepik In this episode, I interview Lieutenant Colonel Lagerquist, a career civil engineer officer on the topic of obtaining your ...

An Engineer Overcomes her Fear of Public Speaking in One Year – Ep 119

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Image by wavebreakmedia_micro on Freepik In this episode, I talk about Lu Ding, PE, PTOE, an Engineer who overcame her fear of public speaking in on...

How Engineers and Engineering Firms can Build Thought Leadership through Public Speaking Ep – 118

07 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anthony Knutson, PE interviews Carl Friesen, a professional who likes helping engineering professionals and firms build their profile...

The 2016 Engineering Career Summit Summary Episode – Ep 117

31 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I will give you some of the key takeaways from our recent Engineering Career Summit which was held in Louisiana. Engineering Success ...

TECC Listener Questions Answered – Ep 116

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, Chris Knutson and I are going to answer questions from our listeners asking for engineering c...

Salary Negotiation for Engineers – Ep 115

17 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Josh Doody, a Computer & Electrical Engineer, MBA, author, and consultant, on the very popular topic of salary negoti...

Challenges and Opportunities for Transitioning Military Engineers – Ep 114

03 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Image by Freepik In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Brian Howe, a former US Air Force captain who now consults and recruits transitioning m...

5 Things I Learned about Effective Presentations from my Engineering TEDx Talk – Ep 113

26 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I give you five things I learned about effective presentations from my Engineering TEDx Talk.  Click above to watch my TEDx talk and...

Engineering Career Advice from the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) President Tim Austin, PE – Ep 112

19 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Tim Austin, P.E., F.NSPE., current President of the National Society of Professional Engineers about engineering career b...

Engineering Your Leadership to Generate Flow – Ep 111

12 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Croft Edwards, author on GeneralLeadership.com and an extremely accomplished leader and leadership coach...

How Engineers Can Effectively Sell and Market to Their Clients – Ep 110

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview David Hubbard, PEng, who started his career as an electrical engineer in the power industry but is now a Revenue Growth E...

Q&A How Valuable is Providing Value as an Engineer? – Show 5 of 6 WPI – Ep 109

01 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is the fifth of six special Q&A episodes which airs every first Friday of the month in addition to our regular episodes through May 2...

The Importance of Strong Writing, Networking and Interpersonal Skills in Your Engineering Career – Ep 108

29 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I interview Danny Rubin who is a communications expert and author of the new book Wait, How Do I Write This Email? about the importan...

How to Increase Your Etiquette Skills to Boost Your Engineering Career and Business – Ep 107

22 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Barbara Pachter who’s been featured on CNN, NBC, ABC as a recognized expert when it comes to business ...

Building Culture Into Your Engineering Firm Versus Bolting It On – Ep 106

15 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews organizational culture expert and success coach Carol Ring on how company culture drives employee engage...

How to Be a Successful Communicator from Successful Engineers – Ep 105

08 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Image by wavebreakmedia micro on Freepik In this episode, my co-host Chris Knutson, PE leads one of the panels from our past Engineering Career Summi...

Engineering Career Questions and Answers on Career Path, Maintaining Focus, and International Work – Special Q&A Series from Engineering Management Institute and the WPI MBA Program 4 of 6 – Ep 104

04 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is the fourth of six special Q&A Series which airs every first Friday of the month in addition to our regular episodes through May 20...

How to Build Entrepreneurial Skills for Engineering Career and Business Success – Ep 103

01 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews an entrepreneurial educator and success coach Debbie Ruston about identifying, developing, and integrati...

How an Entrepreneurial Mindset Shift Will Bring You Engineering Career Success – Ep 102

23 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Joan Graci, a career strategist, success coach, and business growth expert, and they discuss the importa...

How to Use Leadership in Your Engineering Firm to Attain High Performance – Ep 101

16 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Image by senivpetro on Freepik In this episode, Chris Knutson, PE interviews leadership expert Steve Armstrong on leadership and how to develop your l...

Engineering Career and Life Lessons to Live By – Ep 100

09 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In our 100th episode, we share with you a response from Executive Director Joe Schroedel about credentials and certifications during the Society of Am...

Engineering Degree and Credential Questions – Special Q&A Series from Engineering Management Institute and the WPI MBA Program 3 of 6 – Ep 099

05 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is the third of six special Q&A Series which air every first Friday of the month in addition to our regular episodes through May 2016...

Building Crystal Clarity in Your Technical English for Engineers – Ep 098

02 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Knutson interviews Dave Willenberg who talks about how to enhance both written and spoken technical communication, and shares h...

4 Steps to Being a Rock Star Engineering Job Candidate with HR Expert Amanda King – Ep 097

26 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, HR expert Amanda King gives you four steps to being a rock star engineering job candidate. Here Are Some of the Key Points Discu...

A Discussion on What Engineering Skills and Certifications Are In Demand – Ep 096

19 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Image by pvproductions on Freepik In today’s episode, Joe Lampinen of Kelly Services talks about the trends in the industry and what employers are l...

The Science of Successful Organizational Change For Engineers – Ep 095

12 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Paul Gibbons, an expert in organizational change management, talks about how you can implement change leadership in the engineer...

Certification Questions – Special Q&A Series from Engineering Management Institute and the WPI MBA Program 2 of 6 – Ep 094

08 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is the second of six special Q&A Series which airs every first Friday of the month in addition to our regular episodes through May 20...

Why Engineers Need Entrepreneurship with Bestselling Author Taylor Pearson – Ep 093

05 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Taylor Pearson, the author of the bestselling book The End of Jobs, talks about entrepreneurship and why the typical 9 to 5 jobs...

The Never-Ending Challenge of Engineering: Admiral H.G. Rickover in His Own Words – Ep 092

22 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, author Dr. Paul Cantonwine talks about The Never-Ending Challenge of Engineering: Admiral H.G. Rickover in His Own Words, which ...

GAIL: Overcoming Energy Blocks in Your Engineering Career – Ep 091

15 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am going to review 4 energy blocks, some of which are most likely standing between you and success. Key points: G – Gremlins – ...

Vision Setting and Blueprinting for Long-Range Vector Setting for Engineers – Ep 090

08 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Chris Knutson and I dive into long-term goal setting or vector setting for engineers and give you some actionable steps on how to do ...

Special Q&A Series from Engineering Management Institute and the WPI MBA Program 1 of 6 – Ep 089

04 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode is the first of a special six episode Q&A Series which airs every first Friday of the month starting December 2015. My guest ...

The Peak Performance Equation for Engineers – Ep 088

01 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Calvin Guyer (@CalGuyer60) shares an equation for engineers, that help minimize distraction and achieve high performance and increase our potential. K...

Reinventing Yourself So You Can Stand Out in Your Engineering Career – Ep 087

24 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dorie Clark (@dorieclark), marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Revi...

Building Your Engineering Career Flywheel with the Two Engineering Executives – Ep 086

17 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview two engineering executives from Big Red Dog engineering – Will Schnier, PE and ...

How to Work With Baby Boomers and Leverage the Power of Long-Range Engineering Career Planning – Ep 085

10 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews John Tarnoff, a coach that works with the baby boomers generation pr...

Leading An Engineering Career on the Razor’s Edge – Ep 084

03 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Paul Rulkens and talk about the razor’s edge, some strategies on c...

Improving Your Public Speaking and Getting into the Flow as an Engineer with Author Rashid Kapadia – Ep 083

27 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview Rashid Kapadia who is an author of book entitled Necessary Bridges, and he talks ...

Designing Your Leadership Style for An Effective Engineering Career – The Engineering Career Coach Podcast – Ep 082

20 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews retired major general Paul McGillicuddy on leadership and how to des...

Questions You Must Ask if You Want to Become a Partner in Engineering Firm – The Engineering Career Coach Podcast – Ep 081

13 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Image by pch.vector on Freepik In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview Jonathan Voelkel who details questions you must a...

How To Work a Room And In Your Engineering Project Team – The Engineering Career Coach Podcast – Ep 080

06 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Susan RoAne who is a world-class teacher, speaker and author on the ...

TECC Community Questions Answered – Part 3 – The Engineering Career Coach Podcast – Ep 079

29 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, Chris Knutson and I are going to answer more questions from our listeners asking for career a...

Leadership is Half the Story: How Followership is Critical to A Successful Engineering Career – Ep 078

22 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, Chris Knutson, PE interviews Marc Hurwitz on the topic of followership, what it is, the 5 key...

A Conversation with an Engineer on How to Press His Company on Advancement – Ep 077

15 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I will provide coaching to an engineer who is not happy with the rate that he is advancing in...

TECC Community Questions Answered – Part 2 – Ep 076

08 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, Chris Knutson and I are going to answer questions from our listeners asking for career advice...

A Discussion With An Engineer Trying To Make A Career Move – Ep 075

01 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, we will focus on the job search process and will interview a member of the Engineering Career...

Four Key Insights To Earning $100 000 Per Year in Your Engineering Career – Ep 074

25 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Image by senivpetro on Freepik In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, Chris Knutson interviews Bruce Harpham and discusses career pl...

Real Estate Investing 101 for Engineers – Ep 073

18 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I am going to share with you my experiences on real estate investing along with my guest Vitt...

How to Drastically Improve Your Engineering Career and Life in One Hour Per Day with Hal Elrod – Ep 072

11 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Image from Freepik In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I interview Hal Elrod who absolutely changed my life earlier this year wit...

Re-Engineering the Learning Process – Ep 071

04 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I am going to interview Thomas Miller from WTF Professor, who will give us some strategies on...

Developing the Engineering Leader Inside of You – EYOS 7 of 7 – Ep 070

28 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, I am going talk about leadership and how you can improve your leadership skills as an enginee...

How to Deliver Impact Leadership in Your Engineering Career – Ep 069

21 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this session of The Engineering Career Coach Podcast, my partner Chris interviews Mike Giorgione, the founder of Leading Leaders on impact leadersh...