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Jay Hepner
Enjoyed the webinar, guys. Could talk forever about the nexus between what's boring revealing, and what's interesting revealing.
I find almost everything interesting, so not such a good judge.
Look was superior to earlier ones. You guys both looked relaxed.
Pen, I think you're right about Ryan's "Playgirl" pose because, try as I might, I couldn't help but notice his left foot in the foreground. He's got a really long foot. You might even say it's a foot long.
I'm just saying...
Chris Ostini:
That"s funny your talking about long things when @ryan laid down the gauntlet towards the @aplusk media network. Obviously baiting a confrontation ...MoreThat"s funny your talking about long things when @ryan laid down the gauntlet towards the @aplusk media network. Obviously baiting a confrontation through that loose attitude. Nice move. I agree you should keep doing webinars and they definitely don't suck. Thanks
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120 weeks ago
Penelope Trunk
Thanks for all of the great ideas for tomorrow's webinar. We are going to go with a topic about blogging again: How to build an audience on your blog.
Here is a link to where you sign up: http://bit.ly/53hgNj
Maybe you'll consider sharing the link with your friends, or Twitter followers, or something. The conversation will be better if more people attend.
Thanks.
Penelope Trunk:
@Chris. yeah. You're right. This goes back to me not wanting a lot of people there, though. If tonight goes well, then we'll be really great ...More@Chris. yeah. You're right. This goes back to me not wanting a lot of people there, though. If tonight goes well, then we'll be really great announcers before the next one. For tonight, I keep thinking that It's very hard to know you're sucking in a large group of people :)
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
Chris Ostini:
What type of resistors is #brazen facing in real time? What steps are being taken to analyze data the growing Network? Is there going to be a way ...MoreWhat type of resistors is #brazen facing in real time? What steps are being taken to analyze data the growing Network? Is there going to be a way to integrate games into the media of brazen? Is there any plans for a Penelope classroom session weekly/bi weekly, or to cultivate the brazen way? The network now... and ask questions when they arise. The leap and find the ground mentality is a great mantra for Gen Y thinking. Thanks for your time ;)
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
Stephanie Springer
My boss tells me that one of my goals for the year is to mentor others. But I subscribe to the organic growth theory - I didn't ask my mentors to be mentors, our relationship just developed after I took the initiative to ask them about their lives and their careers. I'm not really sure how to approach someone and volunteer to mentor them when they don't seem interested in my help. How do you mentor someone who doesn't seem interested in being mentored?
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Just like you "took the initiative to ask them about their lives & their careers" of your mentors, look around at people who have less ...MoreJust like you "took the initiative to ask them about their lives & their careers" of your mentors, look around at people who have less experience than you, and take the initiative to ask them about their lives. They'll appreciate the attention and I'm sure you'll find someone you connect with.
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
Chris Ostini:
@stephanie Great question. Your boss must see a wealth of information flowing from you and wants to see you grow. This act of mentoring is going ...More@stephanie Great question. Your boss must see a wealth of information flowing from you and wants to see you grow. This act of mentoring is going to help you just as much as it helps them. I would jot down the three things that help you the most when you were being mentored. Then paint a picture or create a presentation to inspire others. Weren't You inspire by your mentor? Trying being more open, give advice to someone who is interested in the conversation.
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
Nicholas Cloud
Guy at #starbucks wanted to add ice to my coffee "because it is hot". Bah! I'd drink molten rock if they put it in a coffee cup
123 weeks ago from Coffee
Kelsey Van Dyke:
I learned to love black coffee and will never look back! All that milk and sugar makes me feel sick now.
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121 weeks ago
Kathleen Kurke
Since the gift card is merely symbolic (obviously, the recommendations were "priceless" so it's not as though you're reimbursing folks for their kind acts, I think you have to come up with a way for the gift card to be an accurate symbol of the intention you're trying to communicate. Example: A Starbucks card worth $10 that says "I hope we can get together over a cup of coffee soon".
Penelope Trunk:
Love this suggestion. Frankly. I like receiving anything as a thank you. It's always a nice surprise.
123 weeks ago
123 weeks ago
Chris Ostini:
I'm going to have to agree with Penelope and Kathleen I think there is nothing wrong with a gift card, especially to connect for future ...MoreI'm going to have to agree with Penelope and Kathleen I think there is nothing wrong with a gift card, especially to connect for future engagement, this is a positive way to say hears some coffee on me and I can't wait to interact with you in the near future. This is something that should happen because the whole need for the question is based on not knowing the person who recommended your husband. ;)
123 weeks ago
123 weeks ago
Stanley Lee
I have had a day where I have been flooded with different functional team meetings (for different courses and organizations), and walking through a technical career fair (which I wasn't very effective today, knowing that the particular opportunities are either too competitive for me or not fulfilling enough, i.e. I don't want to apply for them knowing that they suck, but that's another story). How do you all tackle situations/days where you felt you haven't accomplished any or enough tasks? Thx.
Stanley Lee:
I wasn't really talking about perfect date analogy. The thing is I've had problems finding even "decent" match, if you want to use that analog. ...MoreI wasn't really talking about perfect date analogy. The thing is I've had problems finding even "decent" match, if you want to use that analog. Before I digress, my main question was really about how to cope with moments of minimal productivity. Perhaps I'm too tough on myself, although I physically and emotionally feel miserable coping with the workload and knowing little has accomplished.
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123 weeks ago
Lisa:
Hi Stanley. It sounds like you accomplished quite a lot today actually, but it is your feelings that are tied into your activities. Your mood and ...MoreHi Stanley. It sounds like you accomplished quite a lot today actually, but it is your feelings that are tied into your activities. Your mood and what you have accomplished can be 2 different things. I can have certain feelings about a job (not liking it)and so when I put it on my resume I downplay my achievements or don't realize them. I've had to mentally take a step back and separate accomplishments/tasks from feelings - they don't always match. Also, I've never found a career fair helpful.
123 weeks ago
123 weeks ago
Chris Ostini
Strike on up for the traveling adventures of Calvin Bui and his North Face initiative. Helping children one pack at a time. http://bit.ly/7rr4u4
Chris Ostini
Andrew I have an idea for the 500 limit in the comments. If you put in a line to establish where the 500 blank in a dotted line to show separation of limits. Can give authors more speed and reduce the chances of minimal content over trying to fit in the limit. Thanks ;) Brazen rock stars
Chris Ostini
Andrew I have an idea for the 500 limit in the comments. If you put in a line to establish where the 500 blank in a dotted line to show separation of limits. Can give authors more speed and reduce the chances of minimal content over trying to fit in the limit. Thanks ;) Brazen rock stars
Chris Ostini
Penelope You may not see the gravity of your writing and influence, but your are on the outlying edge, exactly where you should be. Your worlds will help future generations of thinkers for the next decade. Be proud of what you contributed. I love how humble you are, but the compassion that you share with others is influence beyond the physical barriers of daily life.
You may of helped millions this year with 200 words ;)
Chris Ostini
No echos can bring solvent to this situation. Lead and they will follow don't be afraid of making a mistakes. We invite them as you should. Your response on what matter came from the heart and was a higher level of human understanding. It will show future readers the right path for progress not destruction. Feel free to send me content I can analyze the media value through the clouds. ty keep up the great work ;) http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/1494607/SOCIAL_SKILLS
Chris Ostini
Penelope oh you know I'm going to have to disagree with you on your brilliant vision. This is an amazing site and I have kept a close eye on it's growth since I realized it's appearance in my mailbox. Brilliance comes from actions. It is about what you do in this small life that seems hard at times and can turn at a moments notice.
Chris Ostini
Penelope oh you know I'm going to have to disagree with you on your brilliant vision. This is an amazing site and I have kept a close eye on it's growth since I realized it's appearance in my mailbox. Brilliance comes from actions. It is about what you do in this small life that seems hard at times and can turn at a moments notice.
Cameron Plommer
Seem that if you want to talk about ANYTHING in your blog, first you need an overall theme (career, social media, business, environment), then incorporate whatever you want to talk about into that theme. That's what I plan to do in the future with my blog. I will have "applying economics" as my theme, then apply that theme to whatever issue I feel like talking about. What do you think of this?
Cameron Plommer:
@Elisabeth & Kim: Totally agree with what you guys are saying about people being ignorant about capitalism. I think my blog might be a place ...More@Elisabeth & Kim: Totally agree with what you guys are saying about people being ignorant about capitalism. I think my blog might be a place to put nuggets of why capitalism is a really good thing.
@Elisabeth: I agree that being redundant and having a strong and unique voice is very important. As an econ major I do over think pretty much everything so I'll make sure to do my research and reread all posts to make sure everything is super clear.
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@Elisabeth: I agree that being redundant and having a strong and unique voice is very important. As an econ major I do over think pretty much everything so I'll make sure to do my research and reread all posts to make sure everything is super clear.
122 weeks ago
Chris Ostini:
It is great to have a theme for your blog moving you in a direction. The need to find real focus and the meaning of sacrifice is vital in 2010. I ...MoreIt is great to have a theme for your blog moving you in a direction. The need to find real focus and the meaning of sacrifice is vital in 2010. I too would love to read a blog on applied economics, yet it seems that would be more fit for a "Network" in #Brazen.
Creating products for a need is a better route. Check out this blog http://northfaceinitiative.yolasite.com/ It is a travel blog focused on Vietnamese Women Travelers. For every pack sold they give one to a needy child.
122 weeks ago
Creating products for a need is a better route. Check out this blog http://northfaceinitiative.yolasite.com/ It is a travel blog focused on Vietnamese Women Travelers. For every pack sold they give one to a needy child.
122 weeks ago
Jake
I just wrote a big subject about blogging but went to far over the 500 character limit. While I was reading through it to sum it up I clicked on something which took me away from this page, there for destroying my work. But I guess this can still relate to blogging. When you write something completely interesting and unique and a terrible human/computer error happens and erases it from the earth, you can never get it back. Of course you can duplicate it but you will always leave a bit behind.
Chris Ostini:
This would happen to me constantly in squidoo because of the high traffic order of the site. I found that writing offline is a major key. Have all ...MoreThis would happen to me constantly in squidoo because of the high traffic order of the site. I found that writing offline is a major key. Have all of your html and css set up before hand, so is more like dropping a letter off at the post office. Signed sealed, sealed, delivered.
Get in, paste, save. Set up tags, save, get out ;)
122 weeks ago
Get in, paste, save. Set up tags, save, get out ;)
122 weeks ago
Chris Ostini
Cooking is a passion. Feel the ingredients or they will have their way with you. http://bit.ly/6f291t Carry this in all walks of life ;)
Chris Ostini
Love your post on what matter now "Social Skills". It is great to see that positive influence and patience can overcome many obstacles. http://bit.ly/639PPx Thank you for contributing.
Penelope Trunk:
Thanks, Chris. That's nice. It was hard for me to figure out what to write about. I saw the list of people contributing, and they are all so ...MoreThanks, Chris. That's nice. It was hard for me to figure out what to write about. I saw the list of people contributing, and they are all so amazing. So I thought there's no way I will be more brilliant than they are. I shouldn't even try to be brilliant. I should try for something else. I just wasn't quite sure what to try for... So anyway, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks.
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123 weeks ago
Chris Ostini
How are you going to LEAP without coffee?? I need some asap ahhh http://www.squidoo.com/What-Matters-This-Year
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Chris Ostini
Happy New Years and happy decade of change. Don't be frustrated by change embrace it for the magical chaos that it is!
Chris Ostini
When are these giant networks going to realize the only reason they are big is they currently are because of the users like me and my networks??
Penelope Trunk:
I would be really surprised if you are part of a network where senior management doesn't realize that. But I think that all things like this are ...MoreI would be really surprised if you are part of a network where senior management doesn't realize that. But I think that all things like this are give and take. I mean, the reason you have a such a big network is also because of the technology. Before the Internet people simply did not have the personal networks that we have today. So you are dependent on giant networks and they are dependent on you :)
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124 weeks ago
Chris Ostini:
Thanks I agree with you when put it like that. When it comes to the newer format of Facebook where they have a rating system for invites. ...MoreThanks I agree with you when put it like that. When it comes to the newer format of Facebook where they have a rating system for invites. Understanding that the interconnected networks can't be connected without the initiative of people like me. This is active participation from the top, but with open value creator like twitter, they(all the companies who came out of micro blogging), need us to create value. With all the fake networks (scrappers) springing up they need us now more than ever.;)
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124 weeks ago
Isao Kato
I often hear the mantra "there is no such this as totally original works: creativity is about making interesting combination from existing materials" and might agree with it only because I don't know otherwise. I would like to know if there is a different opinion...
Vanessa Alvarado:
I'll have to check out "The Creative Habit"...but first I have to finish "The Artist's Way", which is proving to be an interesting book on ...MoreI'll have to check out "The Creative Habit"...but first I have to finish "The Artist's Way", which is proving to be an interesting book on nurturing creativity so far.
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Chris Ostini:
Original creativity is misunderstood by those who just enjoy the colors and molds without participation. This is a beginning and advanced ...MoreOriginal creativity is misunderstood by those who just enjoy the colors and molds without participation. This is a beginning and advanced technique.First copying then period shooting
I think one artist portraying a scene better than another is the way social evolutionist want it. This is original art. If you do not believe me check out Thomas Hawk on Flickr As for physical art it can be achieved if you want it to.
123 weeks ago
I think one artist portraying a scene better than another is the way social evolutionist want it. This is original art. If you do not believe me check out Thomas Hawk on Flickr As for physical art it can be achieved if you want it to.
123 weeks ago
Adam Perkins
Anyone else have trouble working for an older management team with convention ideas of what an employee is and should do? Other than bringing issues up in direct conversation with your boss what other ways can you communicate A.How much more you can offer (think Value added employees) B.How far off base they are on some decisions (competitors at 1/10th the price and better offerings)
128 weeks ago from I am Gen Y
Chris Clark:
If I were you'd I'd search for at least one champion/mentor. I'd then try to voice my concerns and frustrations with an eye towards the value that ...MoreIf I were you'd I'd search for at least one champion/mentor. I'd then try to voice my concerns and frustrations with an eye towards the value that can be added to the company. If you don't have at least one mentor or person you respect I'd say it's definitely time to move on.
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Chris Ostini:
Adam value added employees are definitely a must in when expanding your employees. Going to have to agree with Chris If the price has dropped to ...MoreAdam value added employees are definitely a must in when expanding your employees. Going to have to agree with Chris If the price has dropped to these all time new levels you have to get education and the motivation to stay ahead of the curve. Seems to me you need to not be the plan b and go for a through j giving a wider perspective. The board should be consulted at the very least in the ways of social evolution. http://bit.ly/8ZEMi0
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123 weeks ago
Tyler Durbin
What are the major issues facing Gen Y today?
-Health Care Reform?
-Sustainability?
-Investing?
131 weeks ago from I am Gen Y
Chris Ostini:
Investing has the brightest future at the moment. Look people yes we are in the depths of the depths and these topics come up every time there is ...MoreInvesting has the brightest future at the moment. Look people yes we are in the depths of the depths and these topics come up every time there is a bit of weather (wintertime). If problems in the world get you excited to change your way of life?
Maybe you should start looking at the bright side like at least there is much expansion to be made in the next 5 years. Silicon Valley is going to keep CA alive and the summer is right around the corner.
123 weeks ago
Maybe you should start looking at the bright side like at least there is much expansion to be made in the next 5 years. Silicon Valley is going to keep CA alive and the summer is right around the corner.
123 weeks ago
Chris Ostini:
No... Do something about your life now don’t wait for summer or some mystical awaking in a tech commuinty.
The next 5 are going to affect the ...MoreNo... Do something about your life now don’t wait for summer or some mystical awaking in a tech commuinty.
The next 5 are going to affect the next 15 years. Want to know what is more important than health reform. Mind reforming http://bit.ly/4H84ox
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The next 5 are going to affect the ...MoreNo... Do something about your life now don’t wait for summer or some mystical awaking in a tech commuinty.
The next 5 are going to affect the next 15 years. Want to know what is more important than health reform. Mind reforming http://bit.ly/4H84ox
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