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TOP IDEA: Beth Oppenheim-Chan Everybody’s Working for the Weekend - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/02/19/everybody-s-working-for-the-weekend

102 weeks ago

Scott Messinger: Just wait until you're married and have kids! THen the weekend is filled with swim lessons, sports games, grocery shopping, clothes shopping, ...MoreJust wait until you're married and have kids! THen the weekend is filled with swim lessons, sports games, grocery shopping, clothes shopping, etc. Not to mention all the mess in the house that wasn't cleaned because you were too busy during the week!
101 weeks ago

: I like this; for me, the key to feeling like the weekend was productive is actually having at least an hour of complete downtime to myself where ...MoreI like this; for me, the key to feeling like the weekend was productive is actually having at least an hour of complete downtime to myself where I'm not trying to get anything done, but just enjoying a cup of coffee on my deck or reading a book. As you said, so important to leave space to just "Be".
101 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Beth Oppenheim-Chan One of the most important blog posts I've written to date! Getting my Goals started... http://www.25andtrying.com/?p=443

100 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Beth Oppenheim-Chan One of the best thing's I've been able to participate in since joining Brazen has been writing and hosting guest posts. They allow me to get in touch with different audiences, as well as sharing great writers with my own. Check out my guest post here: http://smallhandsbigideas.com/generation-y/guest-post-innovation-giving-...

100 weeks ago

Ryan Healy, Beth Oppenheim-Chan, Andrew Shell, Photis Patriotis, Mehnaz Thawer, Ed Barrientos, Samantha Karol and SocialPsi Tina and 5 others recommended this

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Beth Oppenheim-Chan: I totally agree with you, Emily. It definitely changes the way we collaborate - and ultimately, the way we think about complicated issues that we w
100 weeks ago

Wilson Usman: Great! Great! Great! This is the way I want people to see things I am glad to be able to communicate with people like you.
100 weeks ago

Beth Oppenheim-Chan Thanks Emily for starting things off! Here are mine: http://www.25andtrying.com/?p=472

101 weeks ago from Monthly Goal Meet-Up

Beth Oppenheim-Chan Finally starting up the consulting... Check out my post: http://www.25andtrying.com/?p=443 would love to know what you think!!!

102 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management

Jason H. Parker Hi all, looking forward to being an active member of this network. I am relocating to DC in a few weeks and will be pursuing meaningful work in the nonprofit sector. I will be searching for positions, but I need your help. Does anyone know of any vacancies in any DC nonprofits? Or have any contacts who might be able to help me out? Much appreciated.

103 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management

Beth Oppenheim-Chan: Welcome (in advance!) I work in nonprofit in DC :) there are no openings at my organization, but feel free to message me with more details of what ...MoreWelcome (in advance!) I work in nonprofit in DC :) there are no openings at my organization, but feel free to message me with more details of what you are looking for...
103 weeks ago

Jason H. Parker: Beth, thanks so much for your quick response. I can't message you personally until we're fans of/following each other (I think that's how it ...MoreBeth, thanks so much for your quick response. I can't message you personally until we're fans of/following each other (I think that's how it works). I would love to chat with you about your work, and what I'm looking at getting involved with while I'm there.

Thanks!

Anybody else either already working in DC or know someone who does? I'd love a chance to talk about the sector and the area with you/your friend.
103 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Did anybody watch either of the sneak peeks on LOST's official site? I watched them both yesterday ... I couldn't help myself.

105 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Beth Oppenheim-Chan: I resisted. My husband did though. Sigh.
105 weeks ago

Rachel Vincent: It was hard to resist, but I stayed away. So, so excited.
105 weeks ago

Beth Oppenheim-Chan Hi all! Great network! I work for the environmental organization that coordinates Earth Day, and would love to hear if any of you will be in DC for the big celebration. Cheers!

108 weeks ago from Green Social Media

Kristina Summers: Which organization? I won't be in DC - but in GA, my org is compiling a comprehensive list of all Earthday events so that people can search by ...MoreWhich organization? I won't be in DC - but in GA, my org is compiling a comprehensive list of all Earthday events so that people can search by region. We list date, event and a link back to the org for more info. We'd love to list your event.
106 weeks ago

Beth Oppenheim-Chan Hello all! Check out my book reviews section at my blog - www.25andtrying.com. Would love some feedback. My latest review can be found here: http://www.25andtrying.com/?page_id=361

108 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Beth Oppenheim-Chan: Thanks Rebecca! I will try to do that. I hadn't thought about that before! Thanks for the advice :)
108 weeks ago

Isao Kato: I think your blog is designed with great visual style (I especially like the calendar-like date logo). I think I wanted to see a short summary or ...MoreI think your blog is designed with great visual style (I especially like the calendar-like date logo). I think I wanted to see a short summary or closing comment highlighted in the reviews. Unlike your blog entries which are read linearly, we tend to "scan" reviews to pick the important points. I liked your personal takes on each book though - so many reviews stick to "objective" point of views and misses what the reviewer really felt.
107 weeks ago

Tai Goodwin I'm almost ready to launch my first e-book and would love some feedback from the group. The book is called "7 Ways to Makeover Your Career." Anyone interested let me know and I will send you a link to the download. It's going to be a free give away to subscribers to my newsletter.

109 weeks ago from Career Changers

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Tai Goodwin: Thanks Rebecca and Beth. I've signed up as a fan to both of you -if you fan me I can send you a direct message with the link.
108 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman: Done!
108 weeks ago

Valentina Thörner da Cruz Monthly goals for January: http://tinyurl.com/yblnh89 And I am sooo much looking forward to this new year. Can't wait to make everything happen ;)

109 weeks ago from Monthly Goal Meet-Up

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Emily Jasper: Woot woot!
109 weeks ago

Heather Conroy: My January goals are up http://wp.me/PCYRl-3d and they are very ...MoreMy January goals are up http://wp.me/PCYRl-3d and they are very pared down, but they are achievable I think (and hope). Good luck Emily, Beth and Valentina! and everyone else!
109 weeks ago

Beth Oppenheim-Chan Just finished watching Season 5 on DVD. Changed my life again...even though it was the second time around :) Would love to hear people's thoughts on the possibilities behind Locke's identity (the not dead Locke)

111 weeks ago from LOST Fans

Ryan Paugh: It's one mystery that I can't wrap my head around. I'm thinking that it still could be Locke, but a Locke from another dimension of time. One ...MoreIt's one mystery that I can't wrap my head around. I'm thinking that it still could be Locke, but a Locke from another dimension of time. One where he's more of a jerk :)
111 weeks ago

Lauren Shanks: Maybe Locke is kind of like Neo/The One (Ok, I watched the Matrix trilogy again during my long weekend - gets even better with multiple ...MoreMaybe Locke is kind of like Neo/The One (Ok, I watched the Matrix trilogy again during my long weekend - gets even better with multiple viewings!). Not Dead Locke is really the same Locke he's always been, just has his reincarnated memories back, which would date back to being on the beach with Jacob. This could be why Richard Alpert asked him which ones were his things when his visited him as a child.

109 weeks ago

Beth Oppenheim-Chan Great idea for a network! I think it's right that many people take these half-hearted attempts at progress.

112 weeks ago from Professional Development

R. Stavros Bezas: Thanks for joining Beth. Would you care to share how you are deliberately progressing your professional development? After some deep introspection ...MoreThanks for joining Beth. Would you care to share how you are deliberately progressing your professional development? After some deep introspection I have created a crib list of areas that I feel I am deficient on and require work. I also created a separate list of what I am particularly strong on and focus energy in those areas as well! Then I begin putting myself in situations where I need to 'stretch' to overcome the deficiencies. I can explain more, but the allowed count is quickly dropping..
112 weeks ago

Beth Oppenheim-Chan Does anyone have any good sources for seed money opportunities to start a nonprofit? Thanks!!!

112 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management

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Melissa Malott: http://www.echoinggreen.org/
111 weeks ago

Akhila Kolisetty: Check out the Unreasonable Institute, Skoll foundation, Ashoka/Ashoka Changemakers, etc.

Also check out the Acumen Fund community, which is ...MoreCheck out the Unreasonable Institute, Skoll foundation, Ashoka/Ashoka Changemakers, etc.

Also check out the Acumen Fund community, which is really great for all resources for social entrepreneurs. http://community.acumenfund.org/
110 weeks ago

Beth Oppenheim-Chan Great idea for a network! Glad to be here. Can we utilize this for nonprofit companies as well?

112 weeks ago from Upstarts!

Donna Fenn: Absolutely! With the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds intersecting so closely these days, it seems appropriate to talk about both.
112 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk Warning. I'm about to do a very bad personal branding move. Do not try this at home.... I'm so sad today that I can't think straight. And I can't get any work done. But then I thought, well, maybe if I were chatting in my group then that would 1. distract me from being sad and 2. count as me working, since really, on some level, it is my job to be doing this group. I mean, even when we are talking about Lance's (questionable) dating tactics, it still counts as work for me. Is anyone there?

113 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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B Maddigan: Dear Sister Penelope,

Besides a lot of guys Are real Turds...

They feel that women are like cattle or property

and think who cares I'll just ...MoreDear Sister Penelope,

Besides a lot of guys Are real Turds...

They feel that women are like cattle or property

and think who cares I'll just get Another one

I feel that what Ruins a lot of relationships Is smothering

It's You & I, and You & I that's all

Familiarity Can/Does Breed contempt

The Best policy Is to Each have time with Your own friends

as well as with each other

Hmmm... sounds like a Plan :-)

113 weeks ago

Claire Veuthey: P- not sure you need to pick a set #of days. Take a few, then try to go in the office. If it's not working, leave. I find if work is busy it ...MoreP- not sure you need to pick a set #of days. Take a few, then try to go in the office. If it's not working, leave. I find if work is busy it distracts me (thank god), but then smthing happens &I lose my shit. Week after week, though, I stay longer, get more done, &enjoy it more. I am so thankful my workplace is flexible enough that if I leave at 2pm, no-one bats an eye.
That said: I am so sorry. Obviously this doesn't in any way make YOU a less smart, witty, fun, desireable, loveable person.
113 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman Mondays are always my most productive days - I wonder why that is? And how I can replicate that for every other day... thoughts?

116 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management

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Scott Asai: Maybe one of your strengths is that you're a great "starter" and enjoy planning for the week ahead. What if you treated each day like the ...MoreMaybe one of your strengths is that you're a great "starter" and enjoy planning for the week ahead. What if you treated each day like the beginning of the week and planned what you will do exactly a week from today? (except remember to rest on the weekend!)
116 weeks ago

Erin Murtagh: I think I'm most productive on Tuesday and Wednesday.
114 weeks ago

Beth Oppenheim-Chan I definitely have - My boss elected to have me write the majority of the grants for the organization, because he hasn't yet hired another staff person. For me its been great - i mean, stressful, but great - because of the fact that i have things now that are mine - start to finish :)

116 weeks ago from Personal Branding

tj wihera So, one of my commenters has been nothing but abusive, and I have been waging an internal battle over what to do. My question: Would it be overly childish of me to edit his comments to say, "I smell ugly"?

117 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

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tj wihera: Heather, I actually deleted a couple of his nastier ones - I left the ones you read because in them he at least made a point in them (as ...MoreHeather, I actually deleted a couple of his nastier ones - I left the ones you read because in them he at least made a point in them (as curmudgeonly as it may have been made). My main fear on addressing them is that he will be encouraged to write further tirades instead of actually joining the conversation.
116 weeks ago

Heather Conroy: Yes in that case I agree with you and everyone else ignore him completely. I must admit I didn't leave my URL when I commented on your post in ...MoreYes in that case I agree with you and everyone else ignore him completely. I must admit I didn't leave my URL when I commented on your post in case he came after me! :)
116 weeks ago

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117 weeks ago from Personal Branding

Beth Oppenheim-Chan I am doing 2 peoples jobs at my nonprofit. They have just decided after having me here 4 months that they want to hire a director level person to do the same thing i have been doing all along. in addition, i have a masters degree and 4 years experience. i have been trying to debate whether to duke this out with my boss. Should I?

117 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Melissa Mansfield: I definitely agree with Penelope - no "duking it out" ;) But, could you schedule a non-confrontational meeting with your boss and get feedback on ...MoreI definitely agree with Penelope - no "duking it out" ;) But, could you schedule a non-confrontational meeting with your boss and get feedback on your performance thus far? If s/he has been happy with you, maybe you can discuss why you'd like the director's position and how that could benefit the nonprofit. If s/he didn't think you did a good enough job, then you could find out why and make improvements or shift to another department/position better suited to you.
117 weeks ago

Beth Oppenheim-Chan: I see the point in what you are saying. I definitely think it is important to have a good relationship with your boss, and I am not really even a ...MoreI see the point in what you are saying. I definitely think it is important to have a good relationship with your boss, and I am not really even a "duke it out" kind of person. I guess I just needed to know how to frame it. I know he considers my work good and valuable so I hope to figure out how to make our relationship communicate better.

Thanks!
117 weeks ago

JR Moreau I'm coming to your awesome town. Looking to plan a #Brazen Tweetup (Twestival!) in Washinton D.C. next Friday 11/20. Would appreciate any suggestions for a good/fun spot. Thanks!

117 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

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Vicki Boykis: If you haven't picked yet, I echo Dupont. Buffalo Billiards is great!
117 weeks ago

JR Moreau: All great spots so far. I'll pick a final place tomorrow or Monday. Either way, I hope I get to meet all of you. This is one of the strongest ...MoreAll great spots so far. I'll pick a final place tomorrow or Monday. Either way, I hope I get to meet all of you. This is one of the strongest groups on the entire site!
117 weeks ago

Beth Oppenheim-Chan How much time per day is enough to spend for "online interacting?"

118 weeks ago from Digital Anthropologists

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Beth Oppenheim-Chan: Thanks TroyW...I definitely have noticed that the more time spent, the more results..
118 weeks ago

JR Moreau: I'm on social media like it's my job... because it is. Otherwise, I spent a good 3 hours a day networking and pushing my ideas before I worked in ...MoreI'm on social media like it's my job... because it is. Otherwise, I spent a good 3 hours a day networking and pushing my ideas before I worked in a community management capacity. If you're using SM as a means to your professional ends, it's important to put your time in.
118 weeks ago

Beth Oppenheim-Chan I am so glad there is a writing group like this! Looking forward to the discussion

119 weeks ago from NaNoWriMo

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