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I can't believe it's been almost a year since we incorporated Redhorse Engineering, LLC.

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Last week I delivered another RE|LEARN PM101 for Engineers workshop.

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Guest: Mari Hicks, Founder of Scattered Seedlings

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This past week, we released the first episode of The Redhorse Perspective Podcast.

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“You ask too many questions.”

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When I was completing my master’s program at Texas A&M, I almost instantly knew what I wanted my capstone project to focus on:

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“From my perspective, this is easy.”

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One of the best parts of my work has been the incredible people I’ve had the opportunity to meet.

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Meat Grinder.\nRevolving Door.\nHigh Turnover.\nBodies In, Bodies Out.

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One of the things I have come to realize about Redhorse Engineering is that people often describe us differently than a traditional engineering firm.

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Who else loves a great technical session?

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I recently had a conversation with an engineer who was transitioning into a new role and back into a niche he had worked in before.

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A few weeks ago, I was in my colleague’s office and noticed an interesting piece of literature on project delivery.

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There’s a saying about entrepreneurship:\nyou trade your 40-hour workweek for a 80-hour one.

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We just wrapped up another conference for the Redhorse Engineering books—this time at the No-Dig Show in Palm Springs.

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For years now, I’ve noticed something curious in the way people talk about staff augmentation — as if the phrase itself carries a hidden flaw.

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Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to volunteer at MATHCOUNTS.

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If you’re on LinkedIn, you know it can be an interesting place.

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Toxic work culture.

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I recently passed the six-month mark since launching Redhorse Engineering and I’ll be honest, it has been a ride.

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One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned so far is the importance of relationships.

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“Owner’s Representation.”

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Until 2017, I had never even heard of DiSC.

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At some point, we were all entry-level professionals. I find myself reflecting on those early years more often now, especially as I spend more time mentoring and advising engineers across different roles and career stage...

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When High Performers Plateau: Reigniting Professionals Who’ve Lost Their Spark

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When I first told my family I was serious about starting a company, I’ll never forget my mom’s response.\nShe looked at me and said, “Well, you’ll need a business plan. Start there.”

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In a previous edition of The Redhorse Perspective, I shared how my first workshop—PM101 for Engineers—came to life. That idea grew from my own career jump: moving from staff engineer to project engineer, and then suddenl...

","url":"https://redhorse-engineering.com/the-redhorse-perspective/f/why-i-created-design-review-basics-for-agencies-project-teams","title":"Why I Created Design Review Basics for Agencies & Project Teams","summary":"In a previous edition of The Redhorse Perspective, I shared how my first workshop—PM101 for Engineers—came to life. That idea grew from my own career jump: moving from staff engineer to project engineer, and then suddenl...","date_modified":"2025-12-09T22:31:56Z"},{"id":"https://redhorse-engineering.com/the-redhorse-perspective/f/understanding-your-value-proposition","html_content":"

What Do People Really Mean When They Say “Value Proposition”?

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Someone once asked me,

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A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to attend the WESST Silver Soirée, an event that celebrated WESST’s achievements in supporting small businesses. More importantly, it was a fundraiser and a heartfelt thank-you to ...

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That Meeting Could Have Been an Email — Or Worse, a Budget Drain

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Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to participate in my first coaching session as a business owner.

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This past week, I decided to take a break from Taylor Swift’s latest album (hard choice, I know) and listen to Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead.

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We often hear it: “Do you have a mentor?” or “You should find one.”\nBut how often do we stop to ask, what does that actually mean?

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A few weeks ago, I was a guest on the Pieced by Lane podcast. One of the questions I was asked was: “What is one of the trends in engineering that is exciting?” My answer: AI.

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Every project looks easy on paper. Until it isn’t.

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Redhorse Engineering has been live for over a month. Five weeks in and I already feel like I’ve been at it for six months. And I wouldn’t change it for the world.

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I still remember my very first day as a new project manager, and it was not pretty.

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If you had asked me in college whether I would ever become a businesswoman, my answer would have been no. Even in my early years as a junior engineer, I still would have said no. My plan was simple: I would be an enginee...

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I pride myself on being an engineer. And like many engineers, I’ve heard the stereotype: “Engineers hate change.” I used to nod in agreement. For years, I liked routine. I felt secure in it. But I also dreaded process ch...

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We often use the words “leader” and “manager” interchangeably — and we couldn’t be more wrong. Leadership and management are two different concepts. Both are important, but they serve different purposes. And in engine...

","url":"https://redhorse-engineering.com/the-redhorse-perspective/f/leadership-%E2%89%A0-management-why-they%E2%80%99re-not-the-same","title":"Leadership ≠ Management: Why They’re Not the Same","summary":"We often use the words “leader” and “manager” interchangeably — and we couldn’t be more wrong. Leadership and management are two different concepts. Both are important, but they serve different purposes. And in engine...","date_modified":"2025-08-28T22:09:51Z"}]}