About Pat Sweet

Pat SweetPat Sweet is an electrical engineer working in the transportation industry in Kingston, Ontario. Pat earned his undergraduate degree from Dalhousie University where he was named a Sexton Scholar and a Chancellor’s scholar. Pat has garnered a wide range of professional experience having worked in building and facilities design, consulting, utilities, and manufacturing. In May 2012, he started the now-popular Engineering and Leadership blog, where he writes about front-line leadership for engineers, personal productivity, engineering education, and professional development.

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The Joy of Discovering A New Discipline
Have you ever wondered if you studied the right discipline? That's something that my colleagues and I debate often. When you chose your field of stud...

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Why Engineers Must Learn to Become Artists
If you went to engineering school in Canada, you've probably heard the slogan "Engineers Rule the World", or ERTW. My friend Erica Lee Garcia recently...

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5 Tips for Crystal Clear Communication
One of my biggest frustrations at the office is when my colleagues speak in jargonese. Every other word is a TLA (three-letter acronym), use...

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The Information Diet
As an engineer, like any other information worker, you're probably bombarded with information from the moment you walk through the door to the moment ...

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Everything You've Heard About Personal Development is Wrong
Personal Development in the Modern Age In our society, a lot of emphasis is put on personal development - and rightly so. Growing and learning are bo...

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The Number 1 Way to Get Ahead - Ask!
The best way to get ahead in your career is probably simpler than you think. All you have to do is ask.

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