What It Really Takes to Grow as a Leader in Civil Engineering

In this video, Carrie Stokes, PE, CEO and President of Barge Design Solutions, talks about What it Really Takes to Grow as a Leader in Civil Engineering and how having a “YES Mindset” helped accelerate her career from intern to executive leader in the civil engineering industry. With nearly 30 years of experience, Carrie discusses how embracing challenges, pursuing continuous learning, and developing leaders from within has shaped her journey—and her company’s culture.

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00:00 Preview
00:44 Intro
02:26 Carrie’s Role as CEO and President at Barge Design Solutions
07:29 How Earning a Master’s While Working Shaped Carrie's Leadership Path
12:01 How a “Just Say Yes” Mindset Opened Doors to Executive Leadership
15:02 How Exploring Roles Shaped a Passion and Leadership Approach
20:36 Honoring 70 Years While Leading Barge Into Its Next Chapter
23:24 Building a Strong Internal Pipeline to Develop Future Civil Engineering Leaders
26:50 Final Piece of Advice: Embrace Opportunity and Lead with Confidence
29:14 Outro

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