Aerospace Innovator Gwynne Shotwell Presents the Ralph Coats R...

Aerospace Innovator Gwynne Shotwell Presents the Ralph Coats R... Aerospace Innovator Gwynne Shotwell Presents the Ralph Coats R... Aerospace Innovator Gwynne Shotwell Presents the Ralph Coats Roe LectureGwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of SpaceX, provided the audience with some insight into the various projects underway at the company during the Ralph Coats Roe Lecture at Northwestern University on Feb. 28. (Photos courtesy of Northwestern University)Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company SpaceX in Hawthorne, Calif., recently presented the Ralph Coats Roe Lecture at her alma mater Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Approximately 200 people including members of the ASME Chicago Section, ASME student members from Northwestern University and other area colleges, and faculty and staff from Northwestern attended the lecture on Feb. 28.Established in 1972, the Ralph Coats Roe Medal re cognizes outstanding contributions toward a better public understanding and appreciation of the engineers worth to contemporary society. Shotwell, who was selected as the awards recipient for 2018, was honored for outstanding leadership in innovation for space commercialization and colonization, for technical contributions to the design of reusable rockets and for dedication to the versetzung of STEM education. ASME Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile (left) presents Gwynne Shotwell with a certificate commemorating her presentation of the Ralph Coats Roe LectureShotwell, who joined SpaceX in 2002 as vice president of business development and assumed her current role as president and COO in 2008, is responsible for day-to-day operations and for directing customer and strategic relations. She is also a member of the SpaceX board of directors. Before joining SpaceX, she worked more than a decade at the Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, Calif., prior to being named di rector of the space systems division at Microcosm Inc. in Torrance, Calf. A member of Northwestern Universitys board of trustees, Shotwell earned a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering and masters degree in applied mathematics, with honors, from Northwestern University in 1986 and 1988, respectively.During her presentation, Launching Our Future, Shotwell discussed the growth of SpaceX since its formation in 2002 and the companys goal of lowering the cost and improving the reliability of space transportation with the ultimate objective of enabling humans to inhabit other planets. She also talked about some of the companys more recent ventures, including the development of the Starlink communication satellite network that is intended to provide dependable broadband Internet service throughout the world. ASME member Elizabeth Soukup (foreground) with Valentina Alayon, coordinator for Student and Early Career Engagement and Experience at ASME, at the Roe Lecture. So ukup, who is a mechanical engineer at SpaceX, nominated Gwynne Shotwell for the Ralph Coats Roe Medal.ASME member Elizabeth Soukup (foreground) with Valentina Alayon, coordinator for Student and Early Career Engagement and Experience at ASME, at the Roe Lecture. Soukup, who is a mechanical engineer at SpaceX, nominated Gwynne Shotwell for the Ralph Coats Roe Medal.The work that were doing, and by others as well, completely changes the way we think about the world, our solar system, and life on earth, Shotwell said. Engineers today are actually quite different from engineers in years past, motivated by doing things quickly but doing really exciting things and really changing humanity with the systems they get to design and the projects they get to work on.In addition to ASME Executive Director/CEO Tom Costabile, who served as master of ceremonies for the event, and members of the ASME Chicago Section and local ASME student sections, ASME was represented by Valentina Alayon, coordinat or, Student and Early Career Engagement and Experience for ASME, and Elizabeth Soukup, an ASME member and mechanical engineer at SpaceX who nominated Shotwell for the medal.A reception for the ASME senior and student section members, held just prior to the lecture, was hosted by Steve Slowik, chair of the Chicago Section fenster Burns, chair of the Northwestern University student section Manohar Kulkarni, student section advisor at Northwestern and Kevin Lynch, chair of the universitys mechanical engineering department.

How to Avoid Burnout

How to Avoid BurnoutHow to Avoid Burnout According to the World Health Organization, niedergeschlagenheit has now been classified as an official medical condition.The term burnout has long been used to express everything from fatigue to just plain overworking yourself. However, the WHO defines burnout by these three markersOne thing to note is that the WHO makes clear that burnout relates to occupational stress and work environments, not other areas of life. So this begs the question How can we avoid burnout at work?Jo Cresswell, career trends analyst at Glassdoor , comments on the classification of workplace burnout and what employees can do to help avoid it Todays employees are experiencing stress and anxiety in the workplace like no other generation before. Many will debate whether this is caused by the always-on culture which sees technology keeping employees connected to the workplace at all times. Whether social media and the negative impact this has on indivi duals mental health is seeping into the workplace experience. Or whether employees simply are working too hard and for too long.Whatever the cause, its important that employees have the tools to look after their mental health whilst at work1. Find the balance find what work-life balance works best for you. Keep your to-do list in control, prioritize and leave work at work.2. Sleep prioritize sleep as a way to clear the mind so you have space to tackle what the next day has in store.3. Relax find ways to switch off and be present in all that you do. Nurturing time with family and friends, yoga, meditation, mindfulness techniques and creative hobbies will help you wind down.4. Exercise this doesnt mean an hour in the gym. Even a brisk 10-minute walk at lunchtime can be enough to see health benefits in and out of the workplace.Ultimately, if employees feel they are getting close to burnout then they need to ask themselves if theyre in the right job, says Cresswell. Were currently in a candidates market and businesses are having to work very hard to attract the best talent. For employees, this means they have mora bargaining power and can prioritize their own wellbeing and work-life balance when deciding where to work.Are you an employer? Check out our Talent Solutions Blog .Thanks for finding us We cover everything from career advice to the latest company headlines.Were always looking for experts, executives and trends to feature on the Glassdoor blog. Interested? Contact us. And if youre looking for the latest in employer solutions and advice, we recommend our Talent Solutions Blog . It only takes a second see whos viewing your profile and monitor your reputation.

6 Ways to Be a Better Leader in 2019

6 Ways to Be a Better Leader in 20196 Ways to Be a Better Leader in 2019 Its one thing to be the babo, but its another thing to be a great boss . And when youre running a business, it pays to strive for the latter. The more effective a leader you are, the more youll motivate your team and push your employees to do better. So with that in mind, here are a few ways to step up your game as the new year kicks off.As the person in charge, youre probably used to giving orders and calling the shots. But how often do you take the time to hear what your employees think about existing processes and policies? By becoming a better listener, youll gain real insight into what makes your workers tick and what tools and support they need to excel.When you run a business, its hard to trust others to do the work youre used to doing, especially when the decisions they make could impact your bottom line. At the same time, you clearly cant do it all, and if you overextend yourself, you ri sk burning out in a really badeanstalt way. Therefore, youll need to get comfortable with the idea of delegating tasks to other people, whether that means turning to internal employees or outsourcing as needed.A good leader is someone others can relate to and respect, and a good way to make that happen is to own up to mistakes rather than gloss over them or put the blame elsewhere. If you show your team that youre willing to hold yourself accountable when things go wrong, your employees will be less afraid to make mistakes themselves in the course of stepping outside their respective comfort zones.Its not easy running a business, and youre likely to find that your days are jam-packed more often than not. Still, its imperative that you make yourself available to your employees, even if it means shifting deadlines to carve out that time. Giving your employees an opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns puts you in a better position to address them, thereby creating a more id eal working environment for all involved.Its natural to get stressed when things go wrong at work, but if you show your employees that youre able to keep your cool when things heat up, theyll be more likely to adopt similar behavior that enables them to better manage stress. And that could really come in handy the next time a disaster (whether major or minor) happens to strike your business.As the boss, you have every right to assign lower-level tasks to other people. And in many regards, it doesnt make sense for you to spend your time dealing with individual computer glitches or shipping issues when youre overseeing a major operation. At the same time, the last thing you want to do is give your team the impression that youre above the tasks theyre responsible for. Quite the contrary - if youre willing to spend some time in the trenches, youll gain insight as to what challenges your workers are facing and how you can help address them. At the same time, youll send the message tha t every task is important, which will keep your team motivated.The start of a new year is a great opportunity to resolve to do better. Follow these tips, and your leadership skills are apt to improve in 2019.This article was originally published on The Motley Fool . It is reprinted with permission.