The CEO Mindset Engineers Need

In this video, Don Benvie shares the mindset shift required to go from engineer to CEO. He explains how leaders can stay calm under pressure, make high-stakes decisions, and navigate today’s biggest talent and leadership challenges in the civil engineering industry. #CEOLeadership #CivilEngineering #LeadershipMindset 00:00 Preview 00:56 Intro 01:56 AEC PM Connect 03:06 Don’s Career Path from Civil Engineer to CEO 09:54 Inside Tectonic: Focus, Services, and What Sets It Apart 16:24 The Mindset Shift from Engineer to Executive Leader 22:08 AEC PM Certification 22:41 Staying Measured in High-Stakes Leadership Decisions 27:05 The Biggest Talent and Leadership Challenges in Civil Engineering 31:40 What CEOs Should Prepare for in the Next 5–10 Years 35:36 The One Move to Strengthen Project Outcomes 39:21 Outro ⭐ Get AEC PM Certified ➜ Enroll now at AECPM.com ⭐ Don’t Miss Our In-Person AEC PM Connect Event ➜ Register now at AECPMConnect.com ★ EMI TRAINING PROGRAMS ★ People Leadership Accelerator™ ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSlk30 Project Management Accelerator™ ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSljy0 ★ FREE ENGINEERING CAREER BOOSTER PODCASTS ★ The AEC Leadership Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSfzs0 AEC AI & Tech Strategy Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSfT70 The AEC Project Management Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSfzw0 The Civil Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSfTd0 The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSfWR0 The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cShDM0 The Engineering Quality Control Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cShjJ0 Women in Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSj_-0 Engineering Management Lessons ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSkHN0 Blog ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSfWw0 🕮 CAREER ENHANCEMENT BOOK FOR YOU 🕮 Engineer Your Own Success: 7 Key Elements to Creating an Extraordinary Engineering Career, Updated and Expanded 1st Edition https://hubs.la/Q04cSlkC0 ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL ⚑ https://hubs.la/Q04cSn1C0 Thanks for watching - we appreciate it and don't forget to Engineer Your Own Success! Anthony Fasano, PE, AEC PM, F. ASCE #EngineeringManagementInstitute