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Vickie Elmer So who has toys on their desk or in their office? Something to fiddle when when you need to decompress? Or a collection of wind-up toys? Turns out that these playthings are not just about creating fun and playfulness. My Washington Post Capital Business piece looks at the real value of toys at work: http://wapo.st/rC0Dg6 So tell us about your toys and how they help you during the work day.

10 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, Brazen Careerists in New York City and Personal Branding1 more

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JRandom42: Who needs toys on the desk, when I have a whole network running in a virtualized environment, that I can tweak, tune, experiment and play with to ...MoreWho needs toys on the desk, when I have a whole network running in a virtualized environment, that I can tweak, tune, experiment and play with to my heart's content, and restore to its base configuration in just a click?
7 weeks ago
Vincent: I have a metal slinky that I got from a vendor. I use it to help me decompress and to think.
2 weeks ago
 
Shawn MacDonell Hey folks so I'm looking to be inspired. I have lots of projects lined up for the new year but I want to hear more creative fun projects so please come and post-maybe we can do something universal? http://creativisiononline.blogspot.com/2012/01/what-fun-will-you-have-th...

5 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired

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Shawn MacDonell: Hey thanks Edward for posting that response. I took a look around the blog and well it was really nice-my favourite part was the Side Hustle ...MoreHey thanks Edward for posting that response. I took a look around the blog and well it was really nice-my favourite part was the Side Hustle Series. Did you take part in the $5 challenge? What did you do?
5 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus: I was comment #10. My work team meets at 7-11 and many of us get coffee there. I bought everybody's that Saturday. Actually wound up being closer ...MoreI was comment #10. My work team meets at 7-11 and many of us get coffee there. I bought everybody's that Saturday. Actually wound up being closer to $10.
5 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh Hey guys! I am looking to hire a part-time editor at the YEC. You will work directly with members of our invite-only community which include people like Ryan Holmes of Hootsuite, Jake Nickell of Threadless and Susan Koger of Modcloth. If you're interested, please submit an application to me through the job posting: http://www.brazencareerist.com/job/911111

5 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors, Write a Book!, Brazen Fiction Writers, Creative Writing and Creatively Inspired3 more

 
Shawn MacDonell So what is your take on this great innovation? http://creativisiononline.blogspot.com/2011/12/another-innovative-car.html Perhaps a little old but still a good one. How would you design the perfect car?

8 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired

 
Dana Leavy With the holidays in full-swing and the New Year upon us, many of us have goal setting for 2012 on our minds: getting a new job, a new career, even starting a new business. If you're thinking of making a career change, do you have a sense of clarity and vision around where you want to market your skills? Some tips to help your strategy http://tinyurl.com/6p8rcv3

9 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Brazen Careerists in New York City, Entrepreneurs and Creatively Inspired3 more

 
Shawn MacDonell Since you folks are creative I thought I would ask you this question: how would you redesign the common report card? http://creativisiononline.blogspot.com/2011/11/redesigning-report-card-c...

14 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired

 
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

66 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!
64 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.
14 weeks ago
 
Vickie Elmer I like looking in on workplace celebrations and rituals. So I really enjoyed learning about Halloween celebrations at the office for a handful of D.C. companies. My piece in the WashPost CapBiz is online: http://wapo.st/oZ5v3R . So what kinds of masks and munchies and party will your office have for Halloween?

15 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired and Work/Life Blur

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Edward Antrobus: Back when I worked in cube-land, I'd wear my Halloween tie, but that's about it. Aside from the candy, I was never huge into Halloween. Coming up ...MoreBack when I worked in cube-land, I'd wear my Halloween tie, but that's about it. Aside from the candy, I was never huge into Halloween. Coming up with costumes is just too much effort for me.
15 weeks ago
JRandom42: In the past few years, I've appeared as a Republic Clone Trooper, or more recently, as Master Chief John-117 from Halo.
15 weeks ago
 
Shawn MacDonell So what exactly is creativity? Well I tackled the subject and put some thoughts down-what do you folks think: http://creativisiononline.blogspot.com/2011/10/what-is-creativity.html

15 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired

 
Ty Unglebower Last night at around 3:00AM I at last finished the rough draft of my novel! It's a relief and exciting at the same time. I got the general idea about 18 months ago, inspired by several things. And I went through a dry spell of writing nothing in it for two months or so. Now I will put it away fro about three months, and this begin first revisions which I hope to have completed by October.

43 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, Brazen Fiction Writers, Art, Creative Writing and Creating a Life You Love3 more

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Rob Smart: Congratulations! (just finished one of my own so know what a relief it is to finally reach the end). Then of course the whole process of trying to ...MoreCongratulations! (just finished one of my own so know what a relief it is to finally reach the end). Then of course the whole process of trying to find a publisher etc. begins. I know from past experience that this is often more taxing than the actual writing.
16 weeks ago
zenredhairsalonbangkok: Congratulations and good luck with the revisions... dont forget to get some opinions on the drafts before you go further... hard i know as its a ...MoreCongratulations and good luck with the revisions... dont forget to get some opinions on the drafts before you go further... hard i know as its a personal thing - but necessary if your book is going to be a success.
15 weeks ago
 
Dinesh Kumar Hello. I am a new theatre director and will be staging Macbeth for a university production next year. Any advice?

16 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired

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Noel Rozny: You should talk to Ty Unglebower! He's an actor and will be able to help. You can find him on Brazen or Twitter.
16 weeks ago
zenredhairsalonbangkok: Great stuff - and a great play... wish you the best on that one..
15 weeks ago
 
Alexandra LeGrant Hi everyone! My name is Alex, and I am an aspiring singer/songwriter. I recently auditioned for Glee, and am looking for all the support I can get! If you have 5 minutes, please view my audition by clicking on the link, and if you like it, 'like' it! Thanks :-) http://www.thegleeprojectcasting.com/Auditions/View/4386748

16 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired

 
Caroline Ceniza-Levine If you know any digital product managers with Agile experience, I know of an immediate opening with a top media company in NYC. Details at http://www.sixfigurestart.com/job-posting/cool-job-alert-digital-product...

17 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists in New York City, Jersey Pride! and Creatively Inspired1 more

 
Marc Scoleri I am interviewing and hiring for the following positions in NYC... Digital Media Recruiters, Creative Staffing Sales Professionals, Front-End Developers, Web Designers, Graphic Designers and Copywriters. Email me at marc.scoleri@gmail.com if you are interested in any of these types of positions.

19 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired

 
Shawn MacDonell Here is one of my latest posts that I think this group would appreciate: http://creativisiononline.blogspot.com/2011/09/adaptation.html

19 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired

 
Sara Hi guys--it's been awhile since I posted on here, but I wanted to see if there are any brave souls willing to be interviewed for an article I'm pitching (and would like to have a few sources lined up). I'm looking for working mothers who have found value in weekend women's retreats. Please contact me if this is you! Thanks!

21 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired

 
Jamie Nacht Farrell I contend the definition of "career" as we've been taught is out dated. How would you define, "career" now days? people are "seeking" the wrong thing. People should NOT seek out a traditional career, but rather always be looking for "the next adventure". I wrote a post about how we can redefine what we look for to better our futures...and how that may or may not be a "traditional career". How do we get rid of that "preconceived" stigma attached to career? http://t.co/sLvOA8l

56 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, Creating a Life You Love, The Modern Strategist, Upstarts! and Shotgun Startups3 more

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J.T. O'Donnell: I've been using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs lately to explain to people their innate desire to find satisfying work. I agree Jamie. Nobody should ...MoreI've been using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs lately to explain to people their innate desire to find satisfying work. I agree Jamie. Nobody should feel guilty for pursuing something that excites them - it's human nature to want to feel satisfied. I love showing that pyramid to people - it's like giving them a license to finally go out and find work that impresses the only person that truly matters - themselves. Great post Jamie!
56 weeks ago
Jamie Nacht Farrell: @JT - That's brilliant. I use Maslow's Hierarchy of needs when I'm mentoring colleagues in consumer behavior and marketing, but have not done so ...More@JT - That's brilliant. I use Maslow's Hierarchy of needs when I'm mentoring colleagues in consumer behavior and marketing, but have not done so in the world of careers (candidly, it's not my "field" - people are just always asking for advice), but I will definitely do so form now on. That was one of my fave. undergrad psych. courses. Thanks!
56 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Ty Unglebower Have you ever heard how excited some people get about "putting this place on the map"? Whether it be a city, a company, a college, or something else. How often are too many sacrifices to the character of the institution for the sake of greater fame? I say too many, too often. I'm not worried about being a part of something on the map. I want to be a part of something that offers a rewarding experience. I discuss this in my latest post. http://bit.ly/gaaGUJ

54 weeks ago from Washington D.C., Creating a Life You Love, Creatively Inspired and Baltimore Brazen2 more

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Zack Laplante: Great entry Ty, I feel a lot of sentiment with your thoughts here. I went to a very small public high school with a music program that has a ...MoreGreat entry Ty, I feel a lot of sentiment with your thoughts here. I went to a very small public high school with a music program that has a great reputation with the surrounding communities. Tell that to the administration though. We've had to fund the program independently for years now because the school refuses to fund the music program and other extracurriculars properly and instead puts everything into (big surprise!) the basketball team. I don't know what it is about being "put on the map," but it truly doesn't seem to be the best policy in all cases.
53 weeks ago
Ty Unglebower: Thanks for your thoughts, both of you! (I just now got back onto to my BC account today after some difficulties.)

I like how you put it Jeremy. ...MoreThanks for your thoughts, both of you! (I just now got back onto to my BC account today after some difficulties.)

I like how you put it Jeremy. That the map destroys greatness. I think that sums up my view on the issue rather nicely.

And Zack, it sounds like you have experienced first hand exactly what I am talking about.
53 weeks ago
JRandom42: Killing a monster? Nothing beats a fully charged compression phaser rifle. :)
22 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus: You befriend an injured one and train it. No wait, that's a dragon. :)
22 weeks ago
 
Vickie Elmer Do you find yourself longing for a more creative career? Or wishing you had pursued a pilot's license, a circus performer or another childhood dream job? You're in good company. I blogged about ways to inch closer to your dream job for Glassdoor.com - http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/5-tips-dream-job/ - and would like to hear how you're advancing toward some more meaningful amazing work.

23 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, Career Rocketeer, Slash Jobs and Career Changers2 more

 
Vickie Elmer I just saw Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and found the movie quite stirring and worthwhile. It provoked me to write a blog post - on five leadership and career lessons I saw in the film. It's on my WorkingKind blog at http://bit.ly/apescareers I'm wondering what other lessons you picked up and what you thought of the movie and its messages.

26 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Creatively Inspired and Career Changers1 more

Edward Antrobus: Besides the lesson that using an "aggressive virus" to deliver your medication is a bad idea?
26 weeks ago
JRandom42: Another cinematic lesson in the laws of unintended consequences,
25 weeks ago
 
Ty Unglebower Much is said here on Brazen and all of the other similar career oriented sites about risk taking. Getting out of one's comfort zone. I don't know if I agree with all of it, but I do know that certain types of risk taking, such as the flashy, jump off a cliff kind get more traction in the stories, blogs, and webinars. But there are quiet, subtle, risk taken by the introverted among us every day. I write about the overlooked risks of the introvert. http://bit.ly/qAaP3j

28 weeks ago from Washington D.C., Baltimore Brazen, Creating a Life You Love and Creatively Inspired2 more

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JRandom42: Despair.com comes through with the definitive quote on risk taking:

MoreDespair.com comes through with the definitive quote on risk taking:

http://www.despair.com/risks.html

28 weeks ago
Noel Rozny: Did my comment show up on your blog?
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