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Cameron Plommer
What is the best business/personal development/professional development book you've ever read? I'd like to know your all-time favorite as well as the best book you've read that is 0-3 years old.
Some of the new books that are my favorites are Making Ideas Happen, Rework, Switch and Linchpin. Two of my all-time favs are How To Win Friends and Good To Great
105 weeks ago from Book Shelf, Entrepreneurs, Professional Development and Personal Development2 more
Mike Ambassador Bruny:
All time favorite: Falls in the personal development is "The Power of Focus"
Career Development: "What Color is Your Parachute" <--helped me ...MoreAll time favorite: Falls in the personal development is "The Power of Focus"
Career Development: "What Color is Your Parachute" <--helped me get clear on what I have to offer the world and where I want to offer it. I picked it up when I was at a low point and have never looked back since.
@Kiran: I just finished reading, "Leadership and Self-Deception" very powerful stuff, have you read this book from the same authors that is the pre-quel?: "The Anatomy of Peace."
104 weeks ago
Career Development: "What Color is Your Parachute" <--helped me ...MoreAll time favorite: Falls in the personal development is "The Power of Focus"
Career Development: "What Color is Your Parachute" <--helped me get clear on what I have to offer the world and where I want to offer it. I picked it up when I was at a low point and have never looked back since.
@Kiran: I just finished reading, "Leadership and Self-Deception" very powerful stuff, have you read this book from the same authors that is the pre-quel?: "The Anatomy of Peace."
104 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Daniel Hoang
The difference between a good employee and an excellent employee is hard work. The excellent employee is willing to put in the hours of effective work and training to take it to the next level.
Ryan Healy
A friend of mine is in the final round of an interview for a very high level position at a great organization. The org asked him to present a plan for what he would do in the first 6 months after he gets the job. How would you attack this request?
A. Research the org, put together a plan based on what you find and present it
B. Tell the org that your job is to listen and learn for 6 months, then you will prepare a plan
C. Something else
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
106 weeks ago from Personal Branding, Personal Development and Entrepreneurs1 more
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Robin Mills:
One thing I just thought of - since he's in the final stages of the interview process, it should be fairly easy for him to come up with a plan for ...MoreOne thing I just thought of - since he's in the final stages of the interview process, it should be fairly easy for him to come up with a plan for the 1st 6 months as he should know what the company is looking for and where their strengths and weaknesses are - he should be able to not only put the plan together but also be sure to weave his skill set throughout if and when he's asked to talk about it.
104 weeks ago
104 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Daniel Hoang
There are two types of people: operators and creators. Operators take a set of instructions and perform a task. Creates design the instructions and methods. Learn to do both to excel in your industry.
Daniel Hoang
Always try to find an extra paragraph, sentence, or word that can be but. Simplify. Clarify.
Josh Allan Dykstra
I know there's a trend to cut costs by leveraging technology via videoconferencing, etc. -- and normally I'm all about using tech to accomplish this. However, I have this feeling that there is just SOMETHING about a live, human connection that can't be duplicated any way but through travel and an in-person visit... thoughts?
Daniel Hoang:
I typically have in-person meetings initially to build trust and relationship, then we can start having video conferences and phone calls.
107 weeks ago
107 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman:
In-person meetings are definitely the way to go - I see a lot of services and businesses using Daniel's strategy to start in person and then ...MoreIn-person meetings are definitely the way to go - I see a lot of services and businesses using Daniel's strategy to start in person and then continue through more cost-effective means. But nothing beats seeing someone face-to-face, especially when you're usually face-to-screen :)
107 weeks ago
107 weeks ago
Vicki Boykis
Working on making a methodology document written in Econometrics into plain English.
Vicki Boykis:
It's pretty interesting converting what I learned in econometrics class to a real document for clients. :)
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
Daniel Hoang
Already falling behind on my December goals: http://www.danielhoang.com/2009/11/30/december-monthly-goal-meet-up/
Jay Hepner
Can anyone recommend a good and FREE word to pdf converter? See many ads online, but am skeptical.
All advice appreciated.
Thanks in advance! Jay
EricHFriedman:
It looks like you've answered this one already, but I usually just hit 'print' and then choose 'PDF.'
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Presh Talwalkar:
I'll add in some thoughts too.
--Google Docs can convert to PDF
--Open Office has this built in
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Kelsey Balcaitis
What are your favorite frugality tips/techniques? How do you cut expenses?
Daniel Hoang:
I like to call up my service providers and threaten to cancel or switch providers. Often, they cut a good deal.
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Joshua J. Strzelecki:
If you carry a balance on your credit cards, often you can call the company and ask for a lower interest rate. If you make your payments on time, ...MoreIf you carry a balance on your credit cards, often you can call the company and ask for a lower interest rate. If you make your payments on time, they will usually allow an interest rate deduction.
126 weeks ago
126 weeks ago
Jodi
Change agent on board.
Jodi:
my tip for affecting positive change is...be a mentor. If you see something that requires change (there is always something), find one person who ...Moremy tip for affecting positive change is...be a mentor. If you see something that requires change (there is always something), find one person who is open to mentoring. build a personal relationship with them based on what you respect about them (soft skill/ hard skill). share with them your knowledge and skills. let them direct you and enlighten you and do the same for them. other team mates will notice. then encourage more mentoring. great teams are teachable and transparent
127 weeks ago
127 weeks ago
Trace Cohen
What's your twitter account so we can all follow you!
http://www.twitter.com/brandyourself
http://www.twitter.com/trace_cohen
Adam Raviart:
http://twitter.com/adamraviart
Excellent ...Morehttp://twitter.com/adamraviart
Excellent Idea! I'm new to Brazen Careerist. How is everyone doing?
132 weeks ago
Excellent ...Morehttp://twitter.com/adamraviart
Excellent Idea! I'm new to Brazen Careerist. How is everyone doing?
132 weeks ago
Daniel Hoang
What industries do you serve? What is your area(s) of expertise?
TroyW:
I am a user experience specialist, which means I can potentially serve any industry. (Though I've done a fair amount of work in health care and ...MoreI am a user experience specialist, which means I can potentially serve any industry. (Though I've done a fair amount of work in health care and education.) We seek to understand how people use products, including websites, and design solutions uniquely tailored to them...and to business, since the interactive sphere is typically a twining-together of both. Amazon's a prime example of good UX.
133 weeks ago
133 weeks ago
JP Michel:
Hi Daniel, how are you?
My firm specializes in industrial-organizational psychology, helping organizations tackle HR problems. Specifically, we ...MoreHi Daniel, how are you?
My firm specializes in industrial-organizational psychology, helping organizations tackle HR problems. Specifically, we offer executive coaching, career management and selection and assessment. We work with the federal government, as well as private sector companies including banks and different groups in manufacturing.
133 weeks ago
My firm specializes in industrial-organizational psychology, helping organizations tackle HR problems. Specifically, we ...MoreHi Daniel, how are you?
My firm specializes in industrial-organizational psychology, helping organizations tackle HR problems. Specifically, we offer executive coaching, career management and selection and assessment. We work with the federal government, as well as private sector companies including banks and different groups in manufacturing.
133 weeks ago
Daniel Hoang
What type of audit professionals do we have here? I do performance audits.
vishal dutta:
Hi Daniel, I perform IT - operational/business process audits. I've done some performance audits on yellowbook/GAO standards in the Education ...MoreHi Daniel, I perform IT - operational/business process audits. I've done some performance audits on yellowbook/GAO standards in the Education sector some time ago.
133 weeks ago
133 weeks ago
Daniel Hoang
I outsourced my cleaning chores by hiring a bi-weekly housekeeper. She saves me a good 10 hours a month of cleaning duties so I can focus on other important activities.
Rebecca Thorman:
My boyfriend has a housekeeper every other week. It's totally essential for him and completely worth it. For me, I de-stress by cleaning... but I ...MoreMy boyfriend has a housekeeper every other week. It's totally essential for him and completely worth it. For me, I de-stress by cleaning... but I wouldn't mind having the occasional cleaning done by someone else!
133 weeks ago
133 weeks ago
Erin Murtagh:
Money well spent in my opinion. Once I have a bigger place I will definitely think about having someone come in to help me with cleaning. I ...MoreMoney well spent in my opinion. Once I have a bigger place I will definitely think about having someone come in to help me with cleaning. I think its worth the money to have that time to do other things.
132 weeks ago
132 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
Are you always blurring work into life, or do you sometimes blur life into work? Like, do you do personal things at work?
Daniel Hoang:
I finally found the perfect boss that only cares about outcomes. I can work anywhere, anytime, and anyhow as long as I get all my work done. That ...MoreI finally found the perfect boss that only cares about outcomes. I can work anywhere, anytime, and anyhow as long as I get all my work done. That really helps with managing personal life and aligning my most productive hours of the day with work.
132 weeks ago
132 weeks ago
Werkaholic:
I feel like Jessica. I do only necessary personal things at werk but try to separate my chunks of time otherwise I feel like I need to make it up ...MoreI feel like Jessica. I do only necessary personal things at werk but try to separate my chunks of time otherwise I feel like I need to make it up all the time as I need to know that I have not ripped off the company (even though I have werked way more in the past that would make it up). But like Daniel said, in the end it is and should be just all about the deliverables.
131 weeks ago
131 weeks ago
Daniel Hoang
I recently posted about my two favorite coffee shops in the Bay Area, the latter being an earth friendly version: http://tinyurl.com/mcb6fg.
153 weeks ago from Coffee
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