What Growth Looks Like as an Engineering Intern
I recently wrote that students looking for internships should look for evidence of growth. It’s easy for a company to say that it gives interns meaningful work, mentorship, and opportunities to grow. But the real proof of a good internship is whether former interns can show you what that growth actually looked like. What did […]
Finding an Internship That Helps You Grow
What makes for an ideal internship? If you’re a smart, driven college student, that’s a question you should be wrestling with before long. Because not all internships are created equal. But before you figure out what makes a good internship, you need to ask, why do you want an internship in the first place? There are probably several reasons. It’s an income source over the summer. It might be an avenue for you to move […]
105 Pounds Lost. A Life Regained.
What if the moment you’ve been avoiding is the one that changes your life? When we talk about building better at PJ Wallbank Springs, we’re not just talking about products. We’re also talking about people. This includes supporting and celebrating their health and well-being as we pursue our bold vision of saving lives. Most recently, […]
PJ Wallbank Springs: Building for the Next 100 Years by Earning Certified Evergreen® Status
We’re honored to share that PJ Wallbank Springs has officially earned Certified Evergreen® status. This recognition reflects who we are today and who we’ll be for generations to come. Why We Chose Certified Evergreen® We’re not just building a company that’s great today. We’re building a company that will thrive 100 years from now. That’s […]
Build Your Career. Not Your Résumé.
Choosing your first internship can feel heavier than it probably should. Professors, parents, and friends all have opinions. You feel the pressure to make the “right” choice. If you’re ambitious, that usually means chasing big names. The billion-dollar brands. The household OEMs and tech companies. The flashy start-ups everyone talks about. I did the same […]
Choosing Courage Over Comfort: Why Manufacturing Needs Daring Leaders
Inspired by the book Dare to Lead by Brené Brown. Behind every machine and process in manufacturing are people whose trust and effort determine success. Leading those people takes more than technical know-how. It requires a certain trait that might traditionally be seen as weakness, especially in manufacturing. That trait is vulnerability. Brené Brown reminds […]
Seven Lessons I Wish I Knew Starting Out
When I was in college, I thought engineering was about equations, CAD models, and reports. Those were the assignments in front of me, so that’s how I defined the job. Over time, I’ve come to realize that the real work of engineering is much more than that. As I reflect, here are seven lessons I […]
It’s Time to Stop Training People at Work
Confession: I don’t believe in training. Not because growth isn’t important but because traditional corporate training programs fail people. That might sound like a bold statement from someone who leads the People team but if you’ve ever left an employee training session unsure about how to apply what you learned you know what I mean. Not […]
Embracing The Struggle: What To Do When There’s No Clear Path
Every leader eventually learns the same lesson… The hardest part of running a business isn’t the work itself. It’s making the decisions when there are no easy answers. In his book The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz captures the messy, gut-wrenching reality of leadership when the stakes are high and clarity is absent. […]
The Work That Hurts
Lately, I’ve found myself spending more time on hard problems. The kind that doesn’t have clear definitions or simple answers. The ones that live across functions, people, systems, and expectations. The problems that sit below the surface, and quietly shape outcomes. I didn’t set out looking for this kind of work, but I’m realizing it’s […]