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Community Karma
Community Karma chats are happening every weekday, Monday-Friday at 12PM Eastern (9AM Pacific). The mission of this movement is to make time every day to help other Brazen members. Join us if you're in need of some good karma or if you're in need of some help.
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This group was created to help members help each other beyond our daily chats. Post about what you need help with. Or post about ways that you're willing to help others.
Network Leader: Ryan Paugh
Brett Kunsch
I took a "leave of absence" from Brazen for awhile, and I've had a huge itch to hop on here and see what's been going down because I miss you good people. And you know what's so great about social networks? They keep on chugging, percolating ideas & discussions, and connecting people. You can pop right in, join the action, and feel right at home even if you've been gone for a little while. I'm deeply appreciative of the many "homes" I can return to in this beautiful global community.
45 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback, Work/Life Blur and Community Karma1 more
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Mike Ambassador Bruny:
I'm with you Brett. Welcome back. I asked about a program that allows Brazen to see when folks have been gone for a while and then be able to ...MoreI'm with you Brett. Welcome back. I asked about a program that allows Brazen to see when folks have been gone for a while and then be able to ping them so they know that they are still loved and missed aka get your ass to the site :).
45 weeks ago
45 weeks ago
Erini CS
Curious as to what sort of things we might be able to ask for help with in this group...
Erini CS:
Well, the help I need isn't really much in that -- the closest would be wanting some connections that might help me get a job in Chicago... (until ...MoreWell, the help I need isn't really much in that -- the closest would be wanting some connections that might help me get a job in Chicago... (until I receive surgery -- something I can't do without insurance -- I can't just take or get any job.) But my main need is finding grants and such to help me pay for portfolio school as well as my medical bills/living costs...
62 weeks ago
62 weeks ago
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Berrak S.:
Erini, the Daily Community Karma is a great way to make connections but also be sure to check out the different groups that we have. There are ...MoreErini, the Daily Community Karma is a great way to make connections but also be sure to check out the different groups that we have. There are location based groups, as well as industry. Take a peek around and feel free to ask your question in the groups. Let me know if you have any questions!
61 weeks ago
61 weeks ago
Erini CS
Curious as to what sort of things we might be able to ask for help with in this group...
Ty Unglebower
I still only get connected with about 3 people in an hour. Is that a norm, or is that indicative of something wrong with my computer or something?
Amanda Gunter:
It sounds like something was up... I had that happen to me a few weeks ago during a Network Roulette event. After a half hour of being connected ...MoreIt sounds like something was up... I had that happen to me a few weeks ago during a Network Roulette event. After a half hour of being connected just long enough to say "hello" I gave up and logged out. The other times I've joined the Network Roulette events I haven't had any problems. Sounds like their system goes a little nuts every once and a while.
64 weeks ago
64 weeks ago
Ryan Healy:
Hey guys sorry to hear you had some issues today. I will have our dev team look into it to make sure everything is OK.
64 weeks ago
64 weeks ago
Benjamin Jancewicz
Is anyone on?
Benjamin Jancewicz:
I was speaking more of being on yesterdays Network Roulette, but yeah. :D
64 weeks ago
64 weeks ago
Matthew Sigmon:
Benjamin, you forgot the [not a metaphor]content[/not a metaphor] tag on the post.
64 weeks ago
64 weeks ago
Helena Bouchez
Helena B here. If you want some tips on how you can raise your industry profile, hit me up! Good karma for the taking!
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Helena Bouchez:
Hi Rosemarie. Sure. Start here: http://bit.ly/g9tktZ (It's a ...MoreHi Rosemarie. Sure. Start here: http://bit.ly/g9tktZ (It's a paper.) Let me know if you have questions. HB
66 weeks ago
66 weeks ago
Sam Rye
What tools does your organisation use to generate genuine innovation and collaboration? Do you use facilitation techniques/consultants in your business? I'm really interested in a few theories and methods, so keen to hear others people have worked with.
68 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Inspiring Leadership, Social Entrepreneurs, Social Enterprise Entrepreneurs and Community Karma3 more
Sam Rye:
Blay, completely agree. I'm becoming really interested in facilitating those kinds of 'off-campus' events where people's ideas are challenged, ...MoreBlay, completely agree. I'm becoming really interested in facilitating those kinds of 'off-campus' events where people's ideas are challenged, their interests & passions are re-awakened, and they can reconnect with people around them. We're thinking of launching this kind of service for people we like around NZ (mainly social enterprises, NGO's, and progressive businesses).
Do you know of any crafts / ideas I can research around your comments?
67 weeks ago
Do you know of any crafts / ideas I can research around your comments?
67 weeks ago
Scott Messinger:
Honestly, it seems to be the 'mushroom method' (google that term). When employees don't know what to do, they can be amazingly innovative... ...MoreHonestly, it seems to be the 'mushroom method' (google that term). When employees don't know what to do, they can be amazingly innovative... before they burn out!
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
If we varied up the times a little bit for community karma, would you be more inclined to come? I know that some of the west coasters are finding it difficult to attend because it's 9 a.m. for them. What is a better time for you guys?
69 weeks ago from Community Karma and Brazen Community Feedback
Aurian Campbell:
I'm not sure about the Community Karma, but I'm looking forward to joining in on the mentoring discussion this month, since you've scheduled it ...MoreI'm not sure about the Community Karma, but I'm looking forward to joining in on the mentoring discussion this month, since you've scheduled it for a time when I can join in :-).
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Gloria:
What about having weeks where the time is shifted by an hour? That way people with different schedules on different days can still make it ...MoreWhat about having weeks where the time is shifted by an hour? That way people with different schedules on different days can still make it sometime during the week?
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I'm finding out through our Karma chats that a big problem people have with networking is follow-up emails. One of my tips is to be more straightforward. What do you need? What do you have to offer people? I think that most people are willing to help if you're clear about these two things. What's your advice for following up?
74 weeks ago from Email Etiquette and Community Karma
Kevin Li:
@Scott: yes, typically I find myself following up with 60-70% of people for a specific reason.
73 weeks ago
73 weeks ago
Ben Donahower:
I'd like to hear some more guidance as to see some case studies of specific asks that have worked or just more generally advice on crafting ...MoreI'd like to hear some more guidance as to see some case studies of specific asks that have worked or just more generally advice on crafting meaningful requests and offers. In other networking situations, my ask is usually tailored to the person as is what I'm offering. It's more difficult with three minutes and not knowing who you connect with. I think chat roulette is a valuable tool and would like to learn to use it more effectively.
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Berrak S.
We're writing a Team Brazen blog post about how to be a successful speed networking. Got any tips to share? We may even quote you in the post :)
71 weeks ago from Networking Tips, Brazen Community Feedback and Community Karma1 more
Jason H. Parker, Ed Barrientos, Sarah Peck, Ryan Healy, Mike Ambassador Bruny and Ryan Paugh and 3 others recommended this
Brittany Thompson:
I absolutely recommend probing questions. Preferably, more than just simple "yes-or-no" questions. Sometimes, people enter a networking situation ...MoreI absolutely recommend probing questions. Preferably, more than just simple "yes-or-no" questions. Sometimes, people enter a networking situation with a particular end result in mind - and that's fine, but often the unexpected outcomes can also be fruitful. You might enter a Network Roulette chat for a particular reason (finding new clients, for example) and speak to someone who can help you in an entirely different way (for instance, as a potential business partner, coach, mentor, etc..)
71 weeks ago
71 weeks ago
Kevin Li:
I start off every chat on network roulette with "What are you working on/what do you need help with?" In fact, it's in my clipboard and I paste ...MoreI start off every chat on network roulette with "What are you working on/what do you need help with?" In fact, it's in my clipboard and I paste that in as the standard intro with each person I meet.
69 weeks ago
69 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Apologies to anyone who I connected with on Community Karma chat today. I'm having some problems w/ my laptop. Hopefully nobody else is having problems and you're meeting good people today. If anyone wants to chat w/ me today about something important send me a private message or reply to this chat, otherwise I'll be on tomorrow as usual :)
Ava St. Claire
okay, I think I'm in now
Ryan Paugh:
I tried connecting with you on Community Karma chat today, but maybe you were having some technical difficulties. Let me know if there's anything ...MoreI tried connecting with you on Community Karma chat today, but maybe you were having some technical difficulties. Let me know if there's anything that I can do to help you out.
71 weeks ago
71 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Do you do any good deeds over The Holidays that you normally wouldn't do? I've done things ranging from Toys for Tots to making Thanksgiving dinner for the Coast Guard. I'm realizing that I haven't made much time this holiday season to do something nice for people that I don't know. I'm feeling kind of selfish ... Maybe you guys can help me think of some ideas.
Ryan Paugh:
That's a great idea Vickie, and it makes sense that more charities need help in January after the Holidays have ended. I'm going to figure out ...MoreThat's a great idea Vickie, and it makes sense that more charities need help in January after the Holidays have ended. I'm going to figure out something good to do then. I love the idea of doing something related to animals since I just adopted a 3-year-old English Bulldog.
73 weeks ago
73 weeks ago
Patrick Pho:
At my old office we went on shopping trips to buy toys to donate to those who needed them. Our CEO would pay for all the toys- we just had to pick ...MoreAt my old office we went on shopping trips to buy toys to donate to those who needed them. Our CEO would pay for all the toys- we just had to pick them out and pack the trucks.
Check out this video of a past trip: http://youtu.be/cUznZ0GkN58
73 weeks ago
Check out this video of a past trip: http://youtu.be/cUznZ0GkN58
73 weeks ago
Ryan Healy
Sorry I missed the chat today, too many meetings! Paugh and I are trying to decide if we should continue hosting events over the holiday's or take a break. What do you guys think? Will you be around to meet up over the holidays?
Ryan Paugh
Eventually we'll set up more Community Chats at different times during the day so people all over the world can participate at a time that works best for them. We're not there yet, but I'm wondering what times of the day work best for you all so I can start planning better.
Ryan Paugh created the group Community Karma
74 weeks ago
