 Do you want to stand out in your field of engineering by differentiating yourself from others? At EMI, we help engineers and technical professionals become better leaders, but through these Monday morning motivators, we inspire people to be the best people they can be. Ola Ohton Fawani said, to be outstanding is to do the same thing others have done but in a different way, but to stand out is to do what no one has ever done before. Standing outstanding is good, but standing out is better, so dream, explore, discover, and stand out. So here are five actions you can take to stand out in your field. Number one, give maximum value. To stand out, you must give a tremendous amount of value to people, especially colleagues and clients. Serve them in every way possible and make it easy for them to succeed. Be clearly and often with them, and they will be loyal to you and your company. Number two, niche yourself. Select a specific niche and become an expert in it. This is one way to really stand out in your career, yet many people just don't do it. Don't think you have to know everything, learn one thing really well, and be awesome. Number three, go against the corporate mentality. Don't subscribe to the mentality of climbing the corporate ladder and kicking people off. Instead, push people up. A rising tide lifts all boats. Number four, speak often. Get out and speak in front of audiences on your topic of expertise. Speak in front of clients, colleagues, professional association groups, and so on. And this could be in person or virtually over webinars or online panels. This will boost your credibility and confidence while improving your communication skills. And number five, meet new people. Attend events when you can, but also make it a point to get to know colleagues and clients on a deeper level. You can engage in these activities in person or online through social media, email, or phone calls. These actions may be uncomfortable, especially if you're an introvert, but they will push you to expand your network, which will yield both opportunities and enjoyment. Do you want to be outstanding or stand out? It's up to you. Please subscribe to this Monday Morning Motivator playlist for your weekly inspiration. Have a great week.