Quote by Bill Keller

My dad was an engineer, and he became the CEO of Chevron. His was an engineer's mind-set: Everything's kind of a problem how do you approach the problem?

My dad was an engineer, and he became the CEO of Chevron. Hi

Summary

This quote highlights the mindset of an engineer and how it can be applied to various situations. The speaker's father, who started as an engineer and later became a CEO, possessed an analytical and problem-solving approach to everything. This mindset involves approaching situations as challenges that need to be overcome, seeking solutions by breaking them down into smaller parts. It emphasizes systematically and methodically solving problems rather than getting overwhelmed or discouraged by them. This quote showcases the valuable perspective engineers bring in navigating complex issues.

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