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S1E38 Staying Motivated, Managing Stress & Understanding The Why | Lynne Shwed

Being an Engineer · 18 Sept 2020 · 46m · Episode 38

What this episode covers

Lynne Shwed, Director of Engineering at Edwards Lifesciences, discusses her career path from chemical engineering to leading R&D for medical devices. She shares strategies for managing stress through high-concentration hobbies like aerial arts and mountain biking, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the 'why' behind engineering decisions to avoid hidden failures. Shwed also addresses the challenges of knowledge sharing in large organizations, trusting teams, and maintaining motivation by aligning work with personal energy levels.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Edwards Lifesciences, W.L. Gore, Avery Dennison, Menlo Innovations, Pipeline Design & Engineering
Tools
One Note, Air Table

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