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The following are Brazen Careerist writers:

Mike Bruny
Move the Crowd: 30 Days of Hip Hop Affirmations to Change Your Life

Candice Reed
Thank You for Firing Me! How to Catch the Next Wave of Success After You Lose Your Job

Buddy Hobart
Gen Y Now: How Generation Y Changes Your Workplace and Why It Requires a New Leadership Style

Jenn Sutherland
The Whole Kitchen

Dan Schawbel
Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Succees

Monica O’Brien
Social Pollination: Escape the Hype of Social Media and Join the Companies Winning At It

Robert Sofia
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Business Success In Your 20’s and 30’s

Donna Fenn
Upstarts: How GenY Entrepreneurs Are Rocking the World of Business
Alpha Dogs: How Your Small Business Can Become a Leader of the Pack

Alexandra Levit
They Don’t Teach Corporate in College
How’d You Score That Gig?
Success for Hire
Millennial Tweet New Job, New You

Sharon Wiatt Jones
The Parent’s Crash Course in Career Planning Helping Your College Student Succeed

Marwa Ayad
The Years of Silence

Ken Jedding
Higher Education: On Life, Landing a Job and Everything Else They Didn't Teach You in College

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Jessica Bahr What is on everyone's reading list for 2012?

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Brett Kunsch What book has most influenced your behavior in 2011?

24 weeks ago from Book Shelf, Personal Development, Professional Development and Work/Life Blur2 more

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Michel A. Legault: Team of Rivals, The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. A great book on Team Building, believe it or not.
22 weeks ago
Keith Marshak: The Zombie Survival Guide by American author Max Brooks. Are you prepared for the coming zombiepocylapse?
22 weeks ago
 
Jenn Pedde Did you all know that November is "National Novel Writing Month?" Or on twitter known as #NaNoWriMo? Basically you're supposed to set goals and write a full novel in the month of November through self discipline and the help of others doing it too. My company, Eat Your Serial, would love to be a place for anyone who is trying to accomplish this goal to publish their work - for free. We even set you up with an editor. Check out the blog for more about us: http://eatyourserial.wordpress.com

81 weeks ago from Book Shelf, Write a Book!, Creative Writing, Creatively Inspired and Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club3 more

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Sean Kean: thanks for the tip - thats a great project - do you have the software behind how you are going to power the writers/readers platform yet? go to a ...Morethanks for the tip - thats a great project - do you have the software behind how you are going to power the writers/readers platform yet? go to a ruby/rails meetup and find someone to help you out... wordpress will only get you so far...

meanwhile, i want to write a book, might as well do it this month!
79 weeks ago
Adam Clarke: the summation of all the articles I write at Ditto Effect will for to make my Ditto Effect book :D. That wat slowly but steadily I can always put ...Morethe summation of all the articles I write at Ditto Effect will for to make my Ditto Effect book :D. That wat slowly but steadily I can always put in work without worrying.
29 weeks ago
 
Kelsey Balcaitis PS. Anyone use GoodReads.com? I highly recommend it! It's like a Netflix queue, but for your books.

143 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Tessara Dudley: I love GoodReads, though I'm not on as much as I ought to be...
36 weeks ago
Natasha Smith: I'm a fan of librarything, too...I've gotten a few review copies of books through the site, which has been a lot of fun!
33 weeks ago
 
Ryan Stephens What book(s) are you currently reading? I'm on a Stoicism kick and reading The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius among others.

154 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Beatriz Alemar: Currently reading: Steering by Starlight (by Martha Beck) and the Gift of Fear (by Gavin de Becker)

@Ben - I loved How We Decide. I still use ...MoreCurrently reading: Steering by Starlight (by Martha Beck) and the Gift of Fear (by Gavin de Becker)

@Ben - I loved How We Decide. I still use some of the tips to help me make difficult decisions.
34 weeks ago
Lori Ruff: Rock The World with your Online presence... we're getting ready to release the 3rd edition so this is my focus until I deliver it to the publisher!
34 weeks ago
 
Natasha Smith I recently got a Kindle, but I still buy some books in paper format. Has anyone completely switched over to e-reading? How have your book-buying habits changed?

35 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Edward Antrobus: @Noel, I would recommend getting a Nook instead of a Kindle. Nook does everything the Kindle does, but uses the industry standard epub format ...More@Noel, I would recommend getting a Nook instead of a Kindle. Nook does everything the Kindle does, but uses the industry standard epub format instead of the mobi format that Amazon bought.
35 weeks ago
Noel Rozny: Oh, good to know, thanks! :)
35 weeks ago
 
La Donna Lokey I just quoted a favorite passage of Atlas Shrugged, a book that helped to clarify and shape my work/life philosophy as a young adult. What books have influenced your work & life principles, or helped you to clarify your thoughts on your approach to life? (add Harold and the Purple Crayon to my list, also!)

42 weeks ago from Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club, Book Shelf, SoCal Bloggers, Personal Branding and Citi3 more

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Casey Brown: @Kathryn Smith Excellent Quote!!!
42 weeks ago
Mozart: A Million Miles in A Thousand Years by Donald Miller is by far the most elegrant motivational writing I have ever experienced, Linchpin by Seth ...MoreA Million Miles in A Thousand Years by Donald Miller is by far the most elegrant motivational writing I have ever experienced, Linchpin by Seth Godin changed how I approached work and leadership, Pema Chodron and Martin Luther King Jr.'s writing constantly shift the way I look at relationships and suffering!
42 weeks ago
 
La Donna Lokey "...that the man who has no purpose is a machine that coasts downhill at the mercy of any boulder to crash in the first chance ditch...that your work is the purpose of your life, and you must speed past any killer who assumes the right to stop you, that any value you might find outside your work, any other loyalty or love, can only be travelers you choose to share your journey and must be travelers going on their own power in the same direction." Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged

42 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Career Changers, Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club, Book Shelf and inCORPorated3 more

 
La Donna Lokey "...and to settle down into a job that requires less than your mind's full capacity is to cut your motor and sentence yourself to another kind of motion: decay--that your work is the process of achieving your values, and to lose your ambition for values is to lose your ambition to live--that your body is a machine and your mind is its driver, and you must drive as far as your mind will take you, with achievement as the goal of your road..." Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged (cont'd)

42 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Career Changers, Book Shelf and Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club2 more

 
Mike Ambassador Bruny My Seth Godin Facebook Book Club is reading or listening to his latest work, "Poke the Box," for the month of July. Do you want in? See the conversation and take the 30 day challenge. SethGodinbookclub@groups.facebook.com

46 weeks ago from Personal Development, Boston, Book Shelf and Motivational and Inspirational Quotes2 more

 
Kate Davids I read The Design of Everyday Things recently and it occurred to me that that book is old. He barely mentions computers, if at all, and his examples are antiquated. And you know what? It's still highly applicable and worth a thorough read. I wrote a blog post on it, but wanted to hear what you all think about how the changes in technology have affected what "good design" means. My post: http://katetheprofessional.wordpress.com/2011/05/30/the-design-of-everyd...

51 weeks ago from Advertising Professionals, Internet Marketers, New Media Marketing, Book Shelf and The Modern Strategist3 more

Jason H. Parker: Hey, Kate! Interesting post--I never thought about the importance of designing "proper" visual cues so as to spur users into the correct action. ...MoreHey, Kate! Interesting post--I never thought about the importance of designing "proper" visual cues so as to spur users into the correct action. Great ideas, and thanks for sharing on Brazen. Way to rock the UK!
51 weeks ago
Kate Davids: thanks Jason! I enjoyed reading that book a ton. It really threw how much we are sensory creatures into light. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
50 weeks ago
 
I am about to finish the book the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Having read lots of books published during the latest decade, I found books like the 7 Habits are real classics. It inspires me to search for the timeless principles and write my own scripts of integrity, victory and interdependence. I also learned to "be efficient with things, but effective with people." Now I place relationships higher than business, and strive for win-win in almost all situations. Have you read this book?

74 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Sarah Peck: Great Book, and @Cooper, Win/Influence is also a classic. I just finished those 2 and am also reading Druecker's "Essential Essays" - which is ...MoreGreat Book, and @Cooper, Win/Influence is also a classic. I just finished those 2 and am also reading Druecker's "Essential Essays" - which is equally brilliant. His chapter 9, on management and dealing with people (and the utmost importance he places on putting people in the right roles within an organization) is something I will always strive for as I work through various business positions.
56 weeks ago
Dawn Lennon: Yes, I've read it too and, you're right, it is a classic. I also heard Covey speak and that was an experience! Everything we read takes its place ...MoreYes, I've read it too and, you're right, it is a classic. I also heard Covey speak and that was an experience! Everything we read takes its place in our collective knowledge and enhances our choices. How great is that!
53 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Mike Ambassador Bruny Part of my leadership program involves reading books. The last book we read was "Tribes" by Seth Godin. I really like what this guy has to say and have been inspired to lead a Seth Godin Book Club starting Jan. 2011. We will read and discuss one of his books a month for the duration of the year. I wanted to send the first invitation to my Brazen Family to both join and help shape what it will look like. You in?

79 weeks ago from Boston, Book Shelf and Upstarts!1 more

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Mike Ambassador Bruny: Jonette, it's not too late. April we are ready, "Purple Cow." Friend me on Facebook and I'll get you in the group.
59 weeks ago
Dawn Lennon: A terrific author to soak up: I heard Seth Godin speak at the launch of Linchpin. He was great and so is the book, just like Tribes. His daily ...MoreA terrific author to soak up: I heard Seth Godin speak at the launch of Linchpin. He was great and so is the book, just like Tribes. His daily blogs are also amazing and worth subscribing. Enjoy.
53 weeks ago
 
Niki Nachappa I am reading "The Time Paradigm" by Phil Zimbardo and John Boyd. The books explains our often unrecognizable bias to either the past, present or the future. Its very enlightening read while also extremely helpful in understanding ourselves better. Any other fans of the book out there?

56 weeks ago from Book Shelf

 
Kate Davids Help me get a job at one of the best agencies in London. Just go to this website (http://tweetoftheweek.lbi.co.uk/) and vote for my Tweets. If I get enough votes, I'll get a paid placement at LBi. Thank you!

67 weeks ago from Book Shelf, Blogging Ideas, London Brazen Careerists, Multilingualism Enthusiasts and Travel Addicts3 more

Camara: Voted for your tweets. Wish you success!
67 weeks ago
Kate Davids: Thank you very much Camara. I'm doing my best!
67 weeks ago
 
Brett Kunsch I never knew putting together an evil plan was so much fun. Hugh MacLeod's new book, "Evil Plans: Having Fun on the Road to World Domination" gave me a refreshing jolt. What's your evil plan? http://bit.ly/g0kuDr (the first post on my new site: www.millennialcoach.com!)

62 weeks ago from Book Shelf, Seth Godin Book Club, Social Media Marketers, Creatively Inspired and Creating a Life You Love3 more

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Brett Kunsch: @Clara - I'll DM you to see where I can help. Definitely hit up the Tweet Chats as Dave suggested. See this post: More@Clara - I'll DM you to see where I can help. Definitely hit up the Tweet Chats as Dave suggested. See this post: http://bit.ly/fy7sOx

@Noel - Thanks! I'm with Dave...it's not quite evil, but doing something you love to do is the best plan of all!

@Dave - It seems I've interrupted the hijacking :)
61 weeks ago
Dave Ellis: Feel free to interrupt - it's your discussion. We're just adding the evil...
61 weeks ago
 
Kate Davids I'm toying around with writing a paper on Kindle vs. Nook vs. iPad. Which do you think you'd get (if you haven't already) and why? I'm a total Nook-lover, for instance. Got it because it is pretty, cheaper, and actually attached to a store (go in and buy vs. mail away). You?

65 weeks ago from Tech Gurus, Internet Marketers, PR & New Media, Blogging Ideas and Book Shelf3 more

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Alicia Young: I must agree, I have a Sony and it is incredible!
61 weeks ago
Anoop Kansupada: I bought a Kindle in December of 2009. Its an older model but Amazon customer service is unbeatable. I was backpacking Asia at the time and had ...MoreI bought a Kindle in December of 2009. Its an older model but Amazon customer service is unbeatable. I was backpacking Asia at the time and had some issues with Thai sand getting in the device. They overnighted a new one to me when I ended up in Mumbai India for free. In Rajasthan India a camel decided that stepping on my kindle was a good idea, and once again, Amazon overnighted a new one to me (this time it was my fault though so it wasn't for free.)

I have a Kindle and my father has an iPad. I like browsing the internet, but not much else with my iPad. Reading is just amazing on the Kindle and battery life lasts forever.
61 weeks ago
 
Alicia Young The Last Lecture

61 weeks ago from Book Shelf

 
Mehnaz Thawer Do you read books more than once? It's really difficult for me to read something again, unless it's really really good.

79 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Kristen Creager: Fiction yes, nonfiction no. I've read Gone With The Wind probably 20 times...sad but true
64 weeks ago
Jennifer Liu: I've re-read books that are short and sweet like 'Le Petit Prince' and 'The Giving Tree' and 'the Alchemist'. All short, but profound. I agree ...MoreI've re-read books that are short and sweet like 'Le Petit Prince' and 'The Giving Tree' and 'the Alchemist'. All short, but profound. I agree with someone who mentioned spiritual books like the Bible.
63 weeks ago
 
Mike Ambassador Bruny I would like to personally invite all Brazen folks who have read, "The Dip" by Seth Godin to my Feb. virtual book club call which is on Sunday 2/27 at 3:30p.m. (EST). 712-432-1680; access code: 592654# Please RSVP on my Facebook event page (http://on.fb.me/feb_bookclub) so I know how many virtual cookies to bake. Your Ambassador, Bruny

65 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Book Shelf, Boston, Creating a Life You Love and Personal Development3 more

 
Kevin Durbin What I just finished reading: "Gods of Ruin" by Joseph SB Morse, Political Thriller; 3.5/5 stars What I'm reading now: "The Road to Serfdom" by F.A.Hayek; should be mandatory reading for all grades/age groups and politicians of all parties.

65 weeks ago from Book Shelf

 
Kate Davids Get at least one jobless grad a job. Please vote for my Tweets! If I get enough votes, I win a placement at one of the best agencies in London! Just go here and click "I Like" on my Tweets. It's quick, so please help me out! http://tweetoftheweek.lbi.co.uk/

67 weeks ago from Personal Branding, Social Media, Travel Addicts, Book Shelf and Tech Gurus3 more

 
Mike Ambassador Bruny My speaker kit is done and i'm ready to serve. Who do you know that can use a dynamic / creative speaker? http://bit.ly/Bruny_speakerkit

68 weeks ago from Boston and Book Shelf

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