Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

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The Corner Booth at the Local Dairy Queen: A Leadership Lesson for 2026

Meaningful connections are essential for team trust and success.

February 2, 2026

Jill Imig draws on lessons from her grandfather’s Dairy Queen corner booth to illustrate why meaningful human connection and visibility remain the most powerful tools in a leader’s arsenal.

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Would I Do It All Again?

Through her experiences, Jill Imig emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges, sharing journeys and finding meaning in moments that define our paths.

November 3, 2025

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

During a recent work trip to Baltimore, I experienced something beyond humbling. Our hotel was housing more than 100 veterans from Kansas who were on their Honor Flight.

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Engineers Just Wanna Have Fun

Take time to connect with the next generation to spark interest in engineering careers and foster future growth in the field.

July 1, 2025

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

When two plumbing engineers visited a high school to share their career journeys and hands-on experiences, they not only inspired future engineers but also rediscovered their own passion for the work they do every day.

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When I Grow Up

Career development is an ongoing process that requires adaptability and structured planning to achieve fulfilling outcomes.

June 2, 2025

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Discover how one engineer turned uncertainty into a successful career in plumbing design through goal-setting and mentorship.

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The Pile Just Keeps Growing

To maintain team morale and productivity, leaders must focus on proactive planning, effective communication and emotional intelligence.

February 3, 2025

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Author Jill Imig shares her strategies for maintaining team morale and productivity, emphasizing the need for flexibility, data-driven decisions and clear documentation.

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The Search for Work-Life Balance

By setting our boundaries and creating healthy habits, we are creating more of a balance between work and home.

January 6, 2025

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Columnist Jill Imig suggests that instead of striving for perfect work-life balance, individuals should focus on setting boundaries and creating healthy habits.

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When the Good Ones Go

Navigating personnel changes can be challenging; deciding to counteroffer or let employees walk away takes a lot of work.

October 2, 2024

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Burnout, lack of recognition and other factors may lead valued employees to seek new paths. It’s important for business leaders to understand and support those choices. Columnist Jill Imig notes that maintaining positive relationships and leaving doors open for potential return showcase a culture of respect and growth within the organization.

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‘Compete Every Day’

Your success comes down to consistently owning your actions, efforts and attitudes.

August 5, 2024

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Take the business competition concept and apply it to yourself: compete with yourself to become a better version of yourself. Jake Thompson’s ‘Compete Every Day’ is truly inspiring, full of great ideas to help you become the best version of yourself.

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Frustrations

In situations where you aren’t connecting with your team, getting to know them personally can help break the tension.

June 3, 2024

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Don’t be hesitant to use personal, open-ended questions to break the tension within a project team. You then can re-engage in the project with more patience and perhaps a better understanding of how to resolve differences.

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No Resolutions

Don’t compare the work you do to everyone else’s work. Your contributions are what everyone needs from you.

April 1, 2024

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Our work can change from one year to the next, one month to the next, or one day to the next. And when we’re used to the chaos and the long hours, suddenly having a “normal” schedule can be confusing. Jill Imig describes her experience at the beginning of the year and what she realized about herself.