Leading with Emotional Intelligence: A Civil Engineer's Guide to Career Development and Public Service

By Gary W. Bousquet P.E.

What makes some civil engineers effective leaders while others stall in middle management or leave the profession altogether? The difference is rarely technical expertise. Instead, it comes down to emotional intelligence, the ability to understand yourself, connect with others, and lead teams through challenges with clarity and confidence.

This book is written for civil engineers who are navigating the shift from technical contributor to office leader, especially those working in the complex environment of public infrastructure. This book provides practical lessons from my more than three decades in both private consulting and public agency roles, lessons that illustrate how effective use of emotional intelligence is the key to success in offices shaped by politics, culture, and competing priorities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQWL7FJK
• ISBN13: 9798273567139
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"