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Rebecca Thorman I tend to get things done quicker than our President can sign off on them since he has a ton going on. He often wants to ensure he isn't being a roadblock, and we talk strategies to ensure that doesn't happen. Lately, I've noticed he says "Oh, email me that I'll talk with Brian (our CEO) about it" and then never does. But I've noticed if I print out what I need approved, and put it in front of him, he's more likely to remember. What small things like this help you interact w/ your boss?

87 weeks ago from The Boss-Employee Relationship, Productivity & Time-Management and Alice.com 1 more

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Emily Jasper: @Rebecca, we live by our calendars. I'll be sad to go back to a less structured environment, but who knows, maybe it'll be fine.
87 weeks ago

Alyssa Carter: This may be obvious but I've found that putting action items in the title of the email on tight schedules (ie, 'Does 11am today work for me to ...MoreThis may be obvious but I've found that putting action items in the title of the email on tight schedules (ie, 'Does 11am today work for me to come into your office?') get WAY higher response rates. Also, the shorter the email, the better! I've noticed some managers will get it done if it's a note, but some will just stick it in the pile and it will still never gt done. It all depends on the person's preferred interaction, and sometimes boils down to the medium of communication they get bombarded with the least!
87 weeks ago

Alyssa Carter My boss and I work really well together on projects, but I find that one thing that makes our work relationship stand out is the fact that we have a personal relationship, too. Spending so much time together, we often branch off work topics and aren't afriad to share personal stories or life outside of work, and my boss can often provide outstanding advice and perspective for not only work, but also many other aspects of life. Where do you fit on the work/life balance with your boss?

88 weeks ago from The Boss-Employee Relationship

Jamie Nacht Farrell: Ay...Tough one; Personally, I was in the same situation you were...for about 7 years - and it was good and bad. It was "good" in that we ...MoreAy...Tough one; Personally, I was in the same situation you were...for about 7 years - and it was good and bad. It was "good" in that we connected better, had more open lines of communication, and ulitmately because I knew my boss genuinely cared for me. It was "bad" because it took me longer to leave than I should have (no more upwards mobility, I was already at the top), when I did leave - I still compare every relationship to the one I had with him...In general; go with your gut. Just know - that like with any relationship, there is a chance that you may get hurt. However in this sense, you have to know that when you get hurt in "business", you can't go to her on a personal level. I actually just wrote a blog on this...http://bizrelationships.wordpress.com/2010/05/30/does-your-mentor-ever-leave-you/
88 weeks ago

Alyssa Carter Anyone feel like all they do is work, and work out? I work 8-5 every day, and then typically go to the gym for 2 hours after work. By the time I get home it's usually after 8pm, and then I'm eating dinner right before bed. Sometimes I feel like I'm packing 3 meals with me to work - breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner! Tips on any easily portable, healthy meals?

90 weeks ago from Fit Freaks

Betty Ewing: Three things to always keep on hand for fast zap healthy meals are brown rice, shrimp or chicken bits, veggies and either soy sauce or tempura. ...MoreThree things to always keep on hand for fast zap healthy meals are brown rice, shrimp or chicken bits, veggies and either soy sauce or tempura. That way, you could always take dinner on the go with a container with some brown rice and then a second small portion of shrimp or pre cooked white chicken (you can buy it in the deli section by foster farms)and then just add a zip lock of either broccali heads or snow peas and perhaps maui onion or even celery and carrots work well and zap it in the workplace microwave for about 2 minutes. Wella! Top with a splash of soy sauce or tempura or even hot chili sprinkles and your dinner is rockin in less than 5 min and healthier than fast food at Mickie D! ps...you can even add a few raw almonds or cashews after microwaving for added crunch and fiber. YUMO ;)
90 weeks ago

90 weeks ago from Fit Freaks

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Elizabeth Gunn: I feel this way all too often, especially when I'm training twice per day. What really helps me get through the day with enough energy is small ...MoreI feel this way all too often, especially when I'm training twice per day. What really helps me get through the day with enough energy is small meals every two or three hours to keep blood sugar levels steady. My favorite quick meals are oatmeal, Chobani greek yogurt, hard boiled eggs, green tea, and lots of water!
90 weeks ago

Leslie A. Joy: You're not alone! I feel exactly the same way. Is there a way you can break up your exercise throughout your work day? It can help improve your ...MoreYou're not alone! I feel exactly the same way. Is there a way you can break up your exercise throughout your work day? It can help improve your productivity and cut back on the amount of time you spend at the gym in the evening.
90 weeks ago

Alyssa Carter I read a statistic once and was shocked at the number of employees who quit their jobs based on poor management. Poor management was the #1 reason I left my old workplace, and now I have a phenomenal boss - it truly makes your day at work so much better when you have a great relationship with your manager.

90 weeks ago from The Boss-Employee Relationship

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Scott Asai: Companies should know it's no longer about "company loyalty", but "people loyalty". Translation: If your boss is good to you, there's a much ...MoreCompanies should know it's no longer about "company loyalty", but "people loyalty". Translation: If your boss is good to you, there's a much greater chance you'll stay!
90 weeks ago

Jenn: People don't leave jobs, they leave managers.
89 weeks ago

90 weeks ago from The Boss-Employee Relationship

Alyssa Carter This is a really interesting topic! I feel like salary talk has become the last taboo in a sense - when was the last time someone asked you what you make without adding "if you feel comfortable sharing" at the end. How are we supposed to know what we should expect without having a baseline? I think some employers keep it in the dark so they can underpay. I think it's hard for new grads to feel comfortable negotiating salaries when they are just so happy to get a job these days!

93 weeks ago from Salary - Negotiating & More

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Sean Masters: Glassdoor is another great site for determining info on salaries, company culture, the interview process, etc. I just like the site, this is not a ...MoreGlassdoor is another great site for determining info on salaries, company culture, the interview process, etc. I just like the site, this is not a "plug"! http://www.glassdoor.com
93 weeks ago

Barbara Hall: I like researching with Glassdoor too. It would be nice if more ppl would utilize these sites to help make the research easier!
93 weeks ago

Alyssa Carter I see by scrolling comments that one measurement tool that was taken into account are green initiatives. I agree with the comments regarding smaller companies/nonprofits, but with lists like this it's usually the big dogs that take the cake. While lists like this are great, I feel like in the end it's the little things that make somewhere a great place to work: like your coworkers. How does one measure that? I know so many people who say "the reason I love working where I do is bc of the people"

112 weeks ago from Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies

Alyssa Carter This is crazy timing, I just put in my two weeks notice TWO days ago and will be starting a new job late December! What great timing for this group (for me, anyway!)

113 weeks ago from JobSTART 101

Alyssa Carter Hey PDX Group! Thanks to @grady for ping-ing me on Twitter, looking forward to the Tuesday event...East Burn? :)

113 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

Bret Bernhoft: I think that is the consensus.
113 weeks ago

Grady Locklear: That's the idea :) It'll be fun to have you along - and bring Eric if he's available / interested.
113 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk All-day meeting today. No breaks except when I took my Blackberry to the bathroom. I wonder, what do you guys do during a too-long meeting?

127 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Alyssa Carter: If anyone ever gives you flak for doodling, you can mention this study! MoreIf anyone ever gives you flak for doodling, you can mention this study! http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1882127,00.html
126 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado: Take tons of notes, doodle incessantly, fidget, writhe uncomfortably, occasionally suppress the need to laugh.
126 weeks ago

Sami Paju Barefoot running is euphoric! Just did high-intensity intervals with fivefinger shoes and then ran back home totally barefeet :)

127 weeks ago from Fit Freaks

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Akshay Kapur: Not withstanding beaches and grass, how is this even feasible on other surfaces? Five finger shoes maybe.
127 weeks ago

Sami Paju: I actually run on tarmac with no shoes. I can also run few meters at a time on gravel, but obviously it's not very comfortable.
127 weeks ago

Sarah Fowler I loved Julie & Julia! Anyone else?

128 weeks ago from Movie Critics

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Carrie Clark: I loved this movie! I'm reading "My Life in Paris" now. Also, seeing it again tonight. Addicted? Yep. :)
128 weeks ago

Doug Haslam: fun fact- a good friend's husband plays the mailman @ the end of the film. Cool. Degrees of Separation from Meryl Streep = 3 (or maybe 2)
128 weeks ago

Alyssa Carter Penelope - If your company releases a social media policy that you find yourself not agreeing with, what to do? HR requires signature...

132 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Holly Hoffman: We don't have an HR policy at my company, but I've been pulled into my boss's office twice for my blog anyway. Just stay off the radar.
132 weeks ago

Alyssa Carter: Holly - I think the danger of having an outlined HR policy is that you risk clearly violating outlined rules. Am already on the radar :/
132 weeks ago

Karla Mercado Huge fan of Eastern exercises. Anyone here who does budokon? It's the best workout I've had since bikram yoga.

133 weeks ago from Fit Freaks

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Karla Mercado: Sweet! Let me know how you like it. :)
133 weeks ago

Maria Laitan: oh that's something i'd like to try
128 weeks ago

Alyssa Carter Penelope, what do you think is the greatest challenge today (economy aside) that Gen Y is facing?

133 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Penelope Trunk: So the biggest challenge is to figure out who you are enough to know what you love and can't live without, and what you can give up.
133 weeks ago

Luke Kittell: The biggest challenge is always the environment: food, weather, natural resources, organic pollution, heavy metals, loss of biodiversity...
132 weeks ago

Scott Asai I agree Travis. Any foods you recommend highly? I'll try some of that this week...

135 weeks ago from Fit Freaks

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Alyssa Carter: Sweet potatoes are excellent.
133 weeks ago

Travis Power: I love green beans, keep me fuller longer. The rest just try and eat plain or using spices instead of say butter, bbq sauces, spreads, etc
133 weeks ago

Holly Hoffman I started running and doing strength training again after recovering from surgery & am gaining weight. What's up with that?!

137 weeks ago from Fit Freaks

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Travis Power: I gained back 10 lbs post surgery to my pre-injury weight quickly. Probably muscle like Alyssa says.
137 weeks ago

Ryan Stephens: What kind of strength training Holly? Shouldn't gain -much- with higher volume, lower weights, circuit training. Lots of time between sets?
136 weeks ago

Travis Power I'm even more scared to do the spin classes! So I just go lift weights...I'd rather be a meathead than a slow poke on a bike I guess.

138 weeks ago from Fit Freaks

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Ryan Stephens: I'm with you Travis. I'll see you out on the track or being a gym rat, but I don't want to do anything the ladies will dominate me at. :)
138 weeks ago

Kat Argonza: I'm actually with you on that - i'd rather lift weights or run than take a spin class, or yoga. I have issues outside the comfort zone.
137 weeks ago

Travis Power a guy at the gym always asks me if I want to do a class but I've never tried. I'm scared lol.

138 weeks ago from Fit Freaks

Alyssa Carter: I was too scared to do classes too! But then I just said screw it and now i LOVE classes and they motivate me to work harder!
138 weeks ago

Nicole Crimaldi: Travis- Definitely go for the classes! It's like a free (ok, maybe more like pre-paid) personal trainer. It pushes you and keeps it new.
138 weeks ago

Alyssa Carter Does anyone here to Turbo Kickboxing or cardio kickboxing?

138 weeks ago from Fit Freaks

Holly Hoffman: I just started getting into working with the heavy bag. I don't do any classes though.
137 weeks ago

Alyssa Carter I go to the gym 5 days per week with a mix of cardio, upper/lower body and core. On weekends I try to go for outdoors stuff - hike or tennis

139 weeks ago from Fit Freaks

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