Christopher How
Singapore, Singapore
Digital Marketing Executive, Jones Lang LaSalle Pte Ltd
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TOP IDEA:
Penelope Trunk
I wrote this blog post about transparent salaries. The story was picked up by the New York Times and then I was featured on 20/20 talking about this topic. This blog post made me realize that it's possible for bloggers to guide mainstream media instead of the other way around. http://bit.ly/WifQZ
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Edward Antrobus:
@JRandom, My mother's favorite is "If life were fair, I'd be skinny and rich."
43 weeks ago
43 weeks ago
Laura:
Put me in the ignorance is bliss column. Not only would I prefer not to disclose, but I don't want to know what my peers are making. I have my ...MorePut me in the ignorance is bliss column. Not only would I prefer not to disclose, but I don't want to know what my peers are making. I have my own financial plan and what my peers make doesn't factor in. I have one peer who constantly asks me about salary and it drives me bonkers. He's also very competitive.
43 weeks ago
43 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Christopher How
Use your press releases as digital marketing tools - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/04/03/use-your-press-releases-as-digital...
TOP IDEA:
Christopher How
7 ways to building your brand through digital marketing - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/04/03/7-ways-to-building-your-brand-thro...
TOP IDEA:
Christopher How
How blogging can help internal communications in an organisation - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/04/08/how-blogging-can-help-internal-com...
Chris:
Compliments of the day and how are you today?
Hoping you are fine and living good.
Nice having your address, I came across your unique profile and ...MoreCompliments of the day and how are you today?
Hoping you are fine and living good.
Nice having your address, I came across your unique profile and would like to be a friend, irrespective of age, colour or background for inner self and mental age are more important, for first friendship cannot be seen or even be touched, it must be felt within the heart. Hoping you feel just the way i do.
Real good friends are like clothes, without them we feel naked!
Am a single young man by name Chris 33 years of age,I will tell you more about myself, my family and all that maybe necessary in this friendship when you reply to this mail. Please you can also get back to me on my email: chrisdon2u@yahoo.ca and also same for my chat ID
I love snail mails and will be glad to communicate with you in that way if you need my postal address.
Hoping to read from you soon
Hugs,
Yours friend
Chris
106 weeks ago
Hoping you are fine and living good.
Nice having your address, I came across your unique profile and ...MoreCompliments of the day and how are you today?
Hoping you are fine and living good.
Nice having your address, I came across your unique profile and would like to be a friend, irrespective of age, colour or background for inner self and mental age are more important, for first friendship cannot be seen or even be touched, it must be felt within the heart. Hoping you feel just the way i do.
Real good friends are like clothes, without them we feel naked!
Am a single young man by name Chris 33 years of age,I will tell you more about myself, my family and all that maybe necessary in this friendship when you reply to this mail. Please you can also get back to me on my email: chrisdon2u@yahoo.ca and also same for my chat ID
I love snail mails and will be glad to communicate with you in that way if you need my postal address.
Hoping to read from you soon
Hugs,
Yours friend
Chris
106 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
I had six phone meetings scheduled today. So far, the first three - all of which were trying to pitch me something - stood me up. I find this ridiculous and a complete waste of my time. We talk a lot about email and phone message etiquette. What about meeting etiquette? How do you have a good meeting? I would start by saying you should show up or follow through on calling the person.
90 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management, Email Etiquette, Business Development, Networking Tips and Personal Branding3 more
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Stephanie Springer:
Having an agenda distributed to the meeting participants ahead of time is important, too. It helps keep everyone on track (I don't like meetings ...MoreHaving an agenda distributed to the meeting participants ahead of time is important, too. It helps keep everyone on track (I don't like meetings to start late OR run late!) and it helps everyone prepare. I hate inefficient meetings!
89 weeks ago
89 weeks ago
Stanley Lee:
Do any of you know of any statistics about the adaptation pace between large vs. small firms? It is largely related to the number of meetings ...MoreDo any of you know of any statistics about the adaptation pace between large vs. small firms? It is largely related to the number of meetings required to reach any type of decisions. Thanks in advance!
89 weeks ago
89 weeks ago
Christopher How
joined the group Social Media Marketers
92 weeks ago
Sara Gallagher
For those who are as long-winded as I am...how did you learn to keep your blog posts short and readable? When I find a topic I'm really interested in, it is difficult for me to keep my posts under 1,000 words. It just seems like 200 words is never enough to delve into the nuances of a subject and say something original.
Robert Persson:
Check out http://www.jehsmith.com/ for long posts that ...MoreCheck out http://www.jehsmith.com/ for long posts that couldn't be shorter. One thing to do is to make sure you always have an intriguing graphic.
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Patrick Pho:
I have to constantly think- what would my reader want to read and balance that with what I want to tell them. Sometimes you'll come to realized ...MoreI have to constantly think- what would my reader want to read and balance that with what I want to tell them. Sometimes you'll come to realized some of the things you want to say you can shorten to get to the real juicy stuff.
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Maggie McGary
Awesome podcast featuring Ryan Paugh on community management! http://community-roundtable.com/2010/04/conversations-with-community-man...
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Stephen Spector
I just got my copy of the new community manager research - Community Manager Research Version 1; (http://blog.angelaconnor.com/) ; here are the quick bullet points from the results:
* Only 1/3 of those surveyed reported having a clear job description with well-defined goals and objectives. 40% indicated that they are “making it up as they go along.”
* More than half are seeking other community manager positions outside of their current employer.
Christopher How:
The thing with firms in Asia is that they think that the Community Manager is also their Web Designer, Web Developer, Email Marketer, and ...MoreThe thing with firms in Asia is that they think that the Community Manager is also their Web Designer, Web Developer, Email Marketer, and possibly, someone who can repair their laptops. This misconception causes the Community Manager role to be under-utilised because they are doing too many irrelevant tasks that prevent them from being an actual Community Manager.
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Maggie McGary:
@Christopher--unfortunately I think that's probably the norm here too, and will increasingly be an issue as more companies start hiring "community ...More@Christopher--unfortunately I think that's probably the norm here too, and will increasingly be an issue as more companies start hiring "community managers" who they really mean to be social media marketers, web people, customer service, etc. I think the role of "just" community manager has gotten cluttered up with social media manager, which has turned into a marketing position at most places, which then defeats the purpose of community if you're just assembling them to market to them.
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Debbie
Whether you own a business or are an employee, YOU ARE YOUR BRAND.
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Alison Rayner:
Last semester I did an assignment called "You As A Brand." The point of the assignment was to choose a job you really wanted then come up with ...MoreLast semester I did an assignment called "You As A Brand." The point of the assignment was to choose a job you really wanted then come up with how you would define your "brand" in respect to the role. We did a SWOT analysis on ourselves/the industry which was an excellent exercise. We had to come up with a feature & benefit of how we would add to the organization and write about why we'd be a good fit. My favourite part was called "Communicating MY Brand" where we talked about how dress, behaviour, and communication methods affect personal branding. A fabulous self-discovery!
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Christopher How
Has anyone noticed the new changes on the right of your Brazen Careerist home page? It looks great!
Brigid Slipka
Cameron's earlier question led to thought about blogs that are not just reiterative blather (or his phrase: regurgitating noise). So which blogs do you read that generally offer original content?
Let's recommend blogs that are not our own. ;)
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development hospitality operation in hotels industry include dining etiquette-PR function-Hr system-catering-cuilnary,i think it is intrested blog ...Moredevelopment hospitality operation in hotels industry include dining etiquette-PR function-Hr system-catering-cuilnary,i think it is intrested blog for reading at http//hotelier.posterous.com
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fitness center,fitness advisory are the latest modern activities in health club at global hotels industry,within F,b activities(coffee ...Morefitness center,fitness advisory are the latest modern activities in health club at global hotels industry,within F,b activities(coffee break-cocktail buffet-green buffet-dessert break)
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Cameron Plommer
Bloggers: how do you balance between writing for your own blog, and reading other blogs? To be a serious blogger should you be more extreme in the producing side and not balance the two? DO you find yourself reading too much and neglecting your own blog? Here's another thought: is blogging a zero sum game? As in, is there a fixed number of blog readers and not everyone can have a blog with even a 100 subscribers or a consistent audience.
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Jennifer Koren:
From someone who is just getting started on my first blog, these are great points and a topic that I am glad that come up. I have wondered how ...MoreFrom someone who is just getting started on my first blog, these are great points and a topic that I am glad that come up. I have wondered how much reading vs. writing I should do. I have found myself absorbed in reading and commenting and in return seem to have more ideas that pop up in my head to blog about throughout the day as I am out and about. The more I read the more things in life seem to stand out to me as things that I feel I want to write about and share and get other peoples feedback on.
109 weeks ago
109 weeks ago
Cameron Plommer
Do you passively read books, or do you take some form of notes? This is more relevant for nonfiction obviously. I'm in the process of writing a post about how I organize I remember information and part of that is taking notes. I'm curious what your methods are though.
111 weeks ago from Book Shelf, Productivity & Time-Management and Personal Development1 more
Kim N. Campbell:
I have conversations with my books. Like Ty I write notes in the margin but sometimes they're reactions like "yes!" when I really agree, or if I ...MoreI have conversations with my books. Like Ty I write notes in the margin but sometimes they're reactions like "yes!" when I really agree, or if I really like what the author is saying "Amen!!". lol, I make everything do interactive.
107 weeks ago
107 weeks ago
Amy Calhoun:
I am constantly taking notes, photocopying passages, underlining, etc. However, I don't often go back to my notes. It's almost as though by taking ...MoreI am constantly taking notes, photocopying passages, underlining, etc. However, I don't often go back to my notes. It's almost as though by taking the note I am setting it in my memory. When I do refer back to my notes, I often realized something I have overlooked during the first reading.
107 weeks ago
107 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
How does your Personal Brand affect your salary? I just read an article in Inc. magazine by Dan Schawbel (http://bit.ly/9GSfVF). He compares Coca-Cola to a supermarket brand cola. They taste almost identical, but one costs more based on its brand name. Do you take your Personal Brand into consideration when you're trying to figure out how much to charge for your services?
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Ryan Paugh:
Can't find a new link...very strange.
That's a great story Paul. So essentially your blog proved you to be a good candidate for a ...MoreCan't find a new link...very strange.
That's a great story Paul. So essentially your blog proved you to be a good candidate for a Location-Independent? That's impressive.
Any advice for other people trying to brand themselves as such?
111 weeks ago
That's a great story Paul. So essentially your blog proved you to be a good candidate for a ...MoreCan't find a new link...very strange.
That's a great story Paul. So essentially your blog proved you to be a good candidate for a Location-Independent? That's impressive.
Any advice for other people trying to brand themselves as such?
111 weeks ago
paulmacp:
All I can say what I did, not so much why it worked. I just put it in my about page and wrote a few posts about the currency of the new rich, ...MoreAll I can say what I did, not so much why it worked. I just put it in my about page and wrote a few posts about the currency of the new rich, being personal autonomy over dollars and cents.
At the time, I never really considered the effect it would have on a job interview. This interview happened well over a year ago. Since getting the job, I have taken down my old blog, and transformed it into my new one, (paulmacpherson.net became paulmacp.com). paulmacp.com is focused on “personal branding”, “online reputation management” and “social-media”. I don’t hide the fact within some of my off topic posts and my about page, that I am still aspiring to the “location independent” lifestyle, but it is probably less visible than it was. My old blog lacked true focus and talked about too many topics.
In the early days of this year, I focused myself on the task of properly entering the new world of social-media (LinkedIN, Facebook, and Twitter). I did this with the goal re-branding myself, with the hope of building a career/life plan to “change careers” and maybe “change the world” while I am at, over the next 24-36 months. I have become a participant within the Brazen community as part of this journey.
111 weeks ago
At the time, I never really considered the effect it would have on a job interview. This interview happened well over a year ago. Since getting the job, I have taken down my old blog, and transformed it into my new one, (paulmacpherson.net became paulmacp.com). paulmacp.com is focused on “personal branding”, “online reputation management” and “social-media”. I don’t hide the fact within some of my off topic posts and my about page, that I am still aspiring to the “location independent” lifestyle, but it is probably less visible than it was. My old blog lacked true focus and talked about too many topics.
In the early days of this year, I focused myself on the task of properly entering the new world of social-media (LinkedIN, Facebook, and Twitter). I did this with the goal re-branding myself, with the hope of building a career/life plan to “change careers” and maybe “change the world” while I am at, over the next 24-36 months. I have become a participant within the Brazen community as part of this journey.
111 weeks ago
Nathan Lustig
Wordpress bloggers: I'm working on a new post for my company, Entrustet.com, about what bloggers want to happen (if anything) when they pass away. I know its kinda morbid, but I'm looking to get opinions from bloggers to use in my post. So what do you want to happen to your blog when you pass away? Do you want it deleted? Left up for others to view? Transferred to another writer so they can keep your blog updated? Don't care since you're dead? Respond here and let me know!
Rebecca Thorman:
Paul - I'm so impressed with your system! I would never set that up, but am totally envious that you have... I believe that's what Nathan is ...MorePaul - I'm so impressed with your system! I would never set that up, but am totally envious that you have... I believe that's what Nathan is working on, so hopefully his site will launch soon so I can take advantage of other people's smart thinking :)
111 weeks ago
111 weeks ago
Nathan Lustig:
@zack - For facebook, if you action is taken, your profile just sits there and it still shows up in the "reconnect with user" section on the upper ...More@zack - For facebook, if you action is taken, your profile just sits there and it still shows up in the "reconnect with user" section on the upper right. If your heirs want to memorialize your profile, they can contact facebook and there is no good way to delete your profiles. I have a blog post on it on the entrustet blog here: http://bit.ly/coGinD. Twitter doesn't have a policy, so it just sits there.
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@paul - You have a great system in place, probably the best do it yourself system I've seen from anyone so far. What was your lawyer's reaction when you asked to protect your blog in your will?
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@Rebecca - We actually launched in beta, so if you're interested, you can check it out - http://www.entrustet.com
111 weeks ago
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@paul - You have a great system in place, probably the best do it yourself system I've seen from anyone so far. What was your lawyer's reaction when you asked to protect your blog in your will?
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@Rebecca - We actually launched in beta, so if you're interested, you can check it out - http://www.entrustet.com
111 weeks ago
paulmacp
Are you ready for the evolution of the job interview? http://bit.ly/b24I0V
111 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers, Blogging Ideas and Wordpress Bloggers2 more
TOP IDEA:
Christopher How
Having a consistent communication channel to your clients is very important. After 4 months of consistent email updates, I finally closed off a sale with a client who came back to me when they found a suitable product in my email updates.
TOP IDEA:
Christopher How
I coordinated a new corporate blog for an upcoming event for the firm to keep the staff and clients updated about what's happening during the event. What do you think about it? http://bit.ly/aWjB8g
Christopher How
Hope to link with more Singaporeans who are using BrazenCareerist. This is a great platform, just that the locals don't know it yet.
Stanley Lee:
I don't know of too many Canadians using this yet too. This is still a predominantly American site in terms of the people in it.
114 weeks ago
114 weeks ago
Hi everyone, I'm currently with a venture foundation based in Asia and heading up a potential media production company that will be aimed at featuring various social entrepreneurs throughout the world. We're experimenting with various social media avenues to bridge the gap between social media and social enterprises, to see if there could be any synergies. If anyone is interested to talk or bounce ideas please let me know. Thanks alot!
Jenn Pedde:
I just came back to NY from living in Seoul, SK for the last 3 years. Would love to help out in any way.
114 weeks ago
114 weeks ago
Janet Brent
I have a very part time social media job if anyone is interested. I need someone to fill for me for four months. It's fairly easy money and involves updating twitter/facebook and blog writing.
Daina Thomas:
Hey Floreta..
I can help you with that ..I hope I am not very late ..
Best,
Daina
114 weeks ago
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Andrea V. Lewis
Instead of focusing on what I had done professionally in the past, I focused on what I wanted to do in the future.
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Mike Dammann:
funny how people always say that they don't have a camera. Normally I say "I'm not fluent in sign language anyways"
113 weeks ago
113 weeks ago
Christopher How
If I were to run an online branding course, what would you, if you were a attendee, expect from the course?
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