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: @Emily, I'm actually Facebook friends with a couple of people who I did not get along with in school. But when a friend request or suggestion came ...More@Emily, I'm actually Facebook friends with a couple of people who I did not get along with in school. But when a friend request or suggestion came up, I thought, "Eh, we mostly just rubbed each other the wrong way, and I'm friends with most of your friends. Let's assume by now that we've all grown up a bit."

Of course, there are some people I don't want to have contact with for specific reasons.
104 weeks ago
Emily Jasper: @Brian, you've hit it right on the head: social! We don't have to continue to live our lives online. We have the opportunity to actually enjoy a ...More@Brian, you've hit it right on the head: social! We don't have to continue to live our lives online. We have the opportunity to actually enjoy a drink, have good conversation, and build relationships.

@Bear, I'm glad you had an opportunity where having your cards handy worked out. I'm not going to say I never have my business cards, I do. For people less technically inclined, it's a good way to exchange information. I will say, though, in my experience over the last year, anywhere where people are bearing a stack of cards means that they don't care what I have to say. They're looking for a professional handout because circumstances haven't been kind to them. Or they want me to Buy, Buy, Buy! Whereas if I go into a situation where the cards aren't part of my wardrobe for the evening, I have found that the tone of the evening is in favor of friendship, not networking. Business cards can be a trigger for you to go into networking-mode, and if that's not what you want, you probably shouldn't throw a stack in your purse. If you can balance it, then good for you!

@Kate, yeah, there are some that I don't friend...What I do love is you don't always have to be friends with everyone, you have a choice.
104 weeks ago

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Miri McDonald: I love this! Sara, your predictions are so insightful. I am a Gen Xer and enjoy learning about the differences between generations and how they ...MoreI love this! Sara, your predictions are so insightful. I am a Gen Xer and enjoy learning about the differences between generations and how they work, what motivates them, and how things will change.
86 weeks ago
Sara Gallagher: Thank you Miri! That was one of the first posts I ever wrote on my blog, and I'm glad that so many other people are interested in this topic as ...MoreThank you Miri! That was one of the first posts I ever wrote on my blog, and I'm glad that so many other people are interested in this topic as well. I think Ryan Paugh has also written some neat stuff on this subject.
86 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh Hey all you Washington D.C. people!!! I want to start creating some Twitter Lists by city to help Brazen members connect w/ each other locally. I'm starting w/ Washington D.C. because I know that you all are an engaged bunch. So leave your Twitter ID as a reply below and we will make sure to add you to the Official Brazen D.C. Twitter List.

85 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

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39 weeks ago
 
Cameron Plommer What are some good history books? I'm interested in ancient history but would like to just find a great book about any time period.

74 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Meridith Hall, PMP: I was going to recommend Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond, as well. It is a mix of history and anthropology and covers a wide range of ...MoreI was going to recommend Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond, as well. It is a mix of history and anthropology and covers a wide range of history. Ditto on Harriet's comment above basically.
74 weeks ago
Jessica Bahr: Gun, Germs, and Steel is an awesome book!
69 weeks ago
 
Jay Hepner Looking to purchase a digital voice recorder without spending a lot of money. Any opinions out there on what's best for least? Budget under $100, and hoping to find a bargain under $50. Thanks in advance for all insights!

75 weeks ago from Tech Gurus

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Jay Hepner: Yes, exactly Kyle. Plus, I was in the store and for the price I'd envisioned, it was right there. Portability is huge, and what I'd mentioned ...MoreYes, exactly Kyle. Plus, I was in the store and for the price I'd envisioned, it was right there. Portability is huge, and what I'd mentioned about not being able to envision using an mp3 player as a recording instrument. Need for mic and earphones over-complicates for me. The Sony has big obvious buttons for my big obvious fingers, and that's a comfort zone I see no need to leave. I remember buying a car stereo unit, a couple actually between '93 and '00 and complaining that you had to use one button to turn thing on and another to turn off, both the size or a Chiclet--'fraid I'm skewing way old here--Why not just big knob for on /off, big knob for volume. These most common functions are easily served by two big knobs, imo. And I wasn't even thinking of charge time, Zach, but the fact that iPods eventually die and need to be replaced. had my portable cassette recorder for taping interviews etc, for 11 years. Worked great on batteries until last year. Anyway, Kyle summed it up nicely. Thanks for everyone's input. Really appreciate it.
75 weeks ago
Jay Hepner: Correction. One big knob for on / off / volume, one for channel changing. As long as the buttons aren't Chiclet or TicTac sized. More recent ...MoreCorrection. One big knob for on / off / volume, one for channel changing. As long as the buttons aren't Chiclet or TicTac sized. More recent units have used the on/off/volume knob, anyway.
75 weeks ago
 
Kenji Crosland I've come to terms with the fact that my business will require time to grow properly, and have decided to look for a day job. I plan on using the web app I created as proof that I have been doing something productive the last year and that I am a self-starter who can learn new skills quickly. On the other hand, I don't want employers to think that I'll just leave when my business takes off. What's the best way to reassure an employer that I'll be committed?

75 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Slash Jobs, Career Changers and JobSTART 1013 more

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine: @Elizabeth, I am a consultant and I agree with you about HR standards being all over the place, but not a lot of cos invest in their HR. That's ...More@Elizabeth, I am a consultant and I agree with you about HR standards being all over the place, but not a lot of cos invest in their HR. That's part of the problem! So when cos should be embracing entrepreneurs and this kind of lively discussion, they end up sticking to their in-the-box thinking.
75 weeks ago
Jay Hepner: Wow! Great question, Kenji! Have read this whole thread. @Elizabeth, great point about building a bridge. Good work, Kenji. I'm thinking a biz ...MoreWow! Great question, Kenji! Have read this whole thread. @Elizabeth, great point about building a bridge. Good work, Kenji. I'm thinking a biz will be lucky to have you. Maybe that's too rah-rah, but really, that's my forte.
75 weeks ago
 
Mike Ambassador Bruny Anyone ever read or should I say used "Strenghts Finder 2.0" by Tom Rath? What were your 5 strengths and do you think they fit? Here are mine: Restorative, Woo, Belief, Connectedness, Relator. Your Ambassador, Mike Bruny

75 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Jessica Graves: My employer actually had a class that we could sign up for that discussed the book Now, Discover your strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald ...MoreMy employer actually had a class that we could sign up for that discussed the book Now, Discover your strengths by Marcus Buckingham and Donald Clifton, which provided the analysis. My strengths/themes are: Input, Intellection, Empathy, Communication, and Learner.
75 weeks ago
Raquel Elle Bell: @Mike - I have one and it covers all five areas. Macgyver....
75 weeks ago
 
Ty Unglebower AuGuest continues already with this post from Jamie Nacht Farrell. http://bit.ly/dkuVgt In it, she advises you to not be a hater. (But, you can get away with being a bitch, if you are a positive, funny bitch.)

75 weeks ago from Creating a Life You Love, Professional Writers and Editors, Washington D.C. and Networking Tips2 more

Elizabeth Marling: Does anybody remember the "Mean People Suck" bumper sticker trend? I think it was a precursor to the Jesus-fish and Darwin-fish craze. I'm ...MoreDoes anybody remember the "Mean People Suck" bumper sticker trend? I think it was a precursor to the Jesus-fish and Darwin-fish craze. I'm really glad those went away. I was personally offended by the unapologetic judgment of mean people. Mean people deserve respect just like Darwin-fish, right?
75 weeks ago
Jay Hepner: Also helps if you're a girl. Or were one once. An interesting question Laura. Having been bullied some as a child, I can't say I've been the ...MoreAlso helps if you're a girl. Or were one once. An interesting question Laura. Having been bullied some as a child, I can't say I've been the first to defend the mean people.
75 weeks ago
 
Melanie McGrath We're starting a website about Latina/o issues and as we are starting up we are seeking writers who would like to collaborate on writing short biographies. In our initial stages we'll be sharing ad revenue with writers. This is an opportunity for writers who seek to gain exposure and network with other writers to improve our writing. You can find more info here if you are interested- http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/wrg/1907292135.htmlhttp://losangele...

77 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors

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Rod Peña: Got a mail message that the ad was no longer active at the site... :-S
77 weeks ago
Lorraine Castle: Hi Melanie, If you want you can post your online media jobs to my new job board website, MoreHi Melanie, If you want you can post your online media jobs to my new job board website, http://BloggerBarn.com. It's exclusively for online editorial, video and social media jobs & gigs. There is a spot just for guest blogging. You can post for free till the end of the month. We'll help broadcast your job post. I made the site out of necessity so people like us could spread the word to other professsionals that aren't in our social groups. It can't hurt! Good Luck.
75 weeks ago
 
Erica Ruedas I've started using a web-based time keeper that has a desktop widget to track my time to invoice my client, but I'm not sure how to track all those little things like short phone calls, an e-mail sent here, a fax sent there. How do you track the time on the little tasks? Do you round out the time, track it exactly as part of the overall work, or something else?

76 weeks ago from Freelancing

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Erica Ruedas: @Rebecca I've been using toggl and really like it. Chrometa looks great for when I have more than my one client! @Jay I've been told to round out ...More@Rebecca I've been using toggl and really like it. Chrometa looks great for when I have more than my one client! @Jay I've been told to round out my time to the quarter hour if I'm doing something small, but I don't think that's fair to my client, as all those quarter hours add up.
76 weeks ago
Jay Hepner: @Rebecca, Thanks, also! @ Erica, I tend to agree with Rebecca as far as rounding to quarter hour. Trying to be too exacting ends up with you--or ...More@Rebecca, Thanks, also! @ Erica, I tend to agree with Rebecca as far as rounding to quarter hour. Trying to be too exacting ends up with you--or any of us--spending time trying to get the math to an exact point, and takes away from more important tasks that need doing or we could be doing both for client and selves.
76 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh Thanks to everybody who rallied together last night for our first-ever Crowdsource Your Career event. We had an awesome time here in Madison and I hope you all had fun in your cities as well. This is only the beginning and I'm hoping that we can organize another worldwide event as early as next month. With that said I'd love to hear your feedback. What went well and what didn't go so well? Share your thoughts with me so next time we can make these events even better.

77 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback

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Nicole Rogers: Hi all, I liked that we got people from different backgrounds and industries. I would definitely like to do a meetup again.
77 weeks ago
David Spinks: Considering the NYC meetup was on such short notice, it went really well. It was very personal and I think most people got to meet each other. ...MoreConsidering the NYC meetup was on such short notice, it went really well. It was very personal and I think most people got to meet each other. More NYC events are definitely going down.
76 weeks ago
 
Jay Hepner #Brazen If u're coming 2 Bethesda meetup . . . Meow!

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Jay Hepner Hey DC! When you're done meeting up with Hannah et al at Busboys and Poets, consider hopping the Metro to Bethesda to join me at the Barking Dog. We're starting at 8, going to 10ish. Not trying to depress turnout in DC, just to cross-reference another point on the Red Line, spread the word. Weds 8/18 at Bethesda's Barking Dog 4723 Elm Street @ 8 pm. It's right behind Bethesda Metro, but if you've crossed Old Georgetown Rd, you've gone the wrong way. Contact me @ (301) 814-9095, Jay

77 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

Hannah Kane: It's great to have multiple meetup sites in the DC area-- definitely come out and support either or both! Whether you want to come to Busboys ...MoreIt's great to have multiple meetup sites in the DC area-- definitely come out and support either or both! Whether you want to come to Busboys & Poets right after work or stop at the Barking Dog on your way home/after dinner, both will definitely be great!
77 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Jay Hepner Hey DC and NOVA! When you're done meeting up with Hannah et al at Busboys and Poets, come on down the Red Line to join me at Bethesda's Barking Dog, 4723 Elm St, right next to Metro parking. We're starting at 8, going to 10ish. Spreading the word.for a more Brazen tomorrow! Jay (301) 814-9095

77 weeks ago

 
Jay Hepner Hey NOVA! FYI There are two meetups going on across the Potomac: with Hannah Kane et al @ 6 pm at Busboys and Poets, 5th St. NW (check DC network or google). And a short hop up the Red Line to Bethesda with me at the Barking Dog. We're starting at 8, going to 10ish. Just wanted you to know of the plethora of opps for Brazen meeting up this Weds, 'cross the wide--but well-bridged locally--Potomac. Hope you can make one or the other. Better: Both! Contact me at (301) 814-9095 Jay.

77 weeks ago from NOVA

 
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77 weeks ago

 
Jay Hepner Hey, Local Brazeners! Meeting Wednesday, Aug 18th, at Bethesda's Barking Dog 4723 Elm Street @ 8 pm. It's right behind Bethesda Metro, but if you've crossed Old Georgetown Rd, you've gone the wrong way. Contact me @ (301) 814-9095, Jay Come on out. It'll be fun!

77 weeks ago from MoCo, MD

 
Jay Hepner Hey, Local Brazeners! Meeting at Bethesda's Barking Dog 4723 Elm Street @ 8 pm. It's right behind Bethesda Metro, but if you've crossed Old Georgetown Rd, you've gone the wrong way. Contact me @ (301) 814-9095, Jay

77 weeks ago from MoCo, MD

 
Hannah Kane Hey DC! We have a Brazen meetup set up for next week! Busboys & Poets on 5th street, on Wednesday the 18th at 6PM. I'm going to look into making a reservation, but I don't know if the event rooms cost money/how much... either way, everyone should come out! http://www.meetup.com/brazen/19214/

78 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

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Ty Unglebower: As I told Jay, I can't really get into the District very easily, otherwise I would come to either or both of these meetups.

Actually getting ...MoreAs I told Jay, I can't really get into the District very easily, otherwise I would come to either or both of these meetups.

Actually getting there is not the problem...it's getting home, as the public trains stop running around 8. And I don't do Beltway/D.C. driving.

But I hope it goes well, and that many others can attend. My best wishes go to all DC Brazens that make it.
77 weeks ago
Hannah Kane: So I checked into the possibility of reserving a room, but it's $150/hour, so doesn't look like that will be a possibility. I'm going to be ...MoreSo I checked into the possibility of reserving a room, but it's $150/hour, so doesn't look like that will be a possibility. I'm going to be getting there right about at 6, so if someone shows up a little early, want to grab us the biggest table you can find and put a sign that says "brazen" on it?

And don't forget, we need someone who has a camera that can record-- I can use my phone if necessary but it would be great if we can go higher quality! Looking forward to meeting you all!
77 weeks ago
 
Rebecca Thorman I was in DC this wkend and was struck by how cool/important the jobs were of those I met - two people worked for the FBI in top-secret positions, many were in the Coast Guard, one girl sold weapons to other countries, several lawyers/finance, another sold jets, and yet another sold helicopters. The quality of conversation as a result seemed better than in other cities. Have you found this to be true in DC? Does a strong gov't sector create strong jobs? Are smart people concentrated there?

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Jay Hepner: Arguably the BEST thing about DC, and MoCo compared to any other county in MD, is the incredible diversity. People from virtually every country ...MoreArguably the BEST thing about DC, and MoCo compared to any other county in MD, is the incredible diversity. People from virtually every country in the world, every state in the country. That's the real romance of DC and MoCo. NoVa, too.
85 weeks ago
Ken: @Kathleeen Kurke--ditto. Lived in NOVA 3 years and now live in Tampa area. I slugged in/out of the district the whole time and by and large had ...More@Kathleeen Kurke--ditto. Lived in NOVA 3 years and now live in Tampa area. I slugged in/out of the district the whole time and by and large had better conversations with paralegals than I did with some with "important" job titles.
85 weeks ago
 
Jay Hepner Let's meet up in Bethesda, next Wednesday, Aug 18! Meeting @8 pm, @TheBarkingDog, 4723 Elm Street. Right behind Bethesda Metro. http://www.thebarkingdogonline.com/. Let's have some fun!

78 weeks ago from MoCo, MD

 
TOP IDEA: Mazarine "Periods of tranquillity are seldom prolific of creative achievement. Mankind has to be stirred up." -George Santayana

95 weeks ago

Jay Hepner: Nice quotage, Mazarine!
85 weeks ago
Mazarine: Thank you Jay! :)
80 weeks ago
 
Rebecca Thorman I thought this article was refreshing (http://bit.ly/dqND8J) because it talked about how you should worry less about being nice and more about being honest. I'm very honest and have seen success as a result but a lot of the "nice" people don't like me as a result. What do you think is more important in the workplace and dealing with clients? Being nice or being honest?

85 weeks ago from Business Development, Working w/ Colleagues and Co-Workers, Professional Development and Professional Writers and Editors2 more

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Kenji Crosland: As they say, honesty without compassion is brutality. One doesn't need to be "brutally honest" If your bluntness and honesty does nothing to help ...MoreAs they say, honesty without compassion is brutality. One doesn't need to be "brutally honest" If your bluntness and honesty does nothing to help the other person, then there is no reason to say anything.
80 weeks ago
Mehul Kar: "Speak the sweet truth" -Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
80 weeks ago
 
Rebecca Thorman I am not a fan of the image of a tortured artist and the prevalent paradigm of creatives moseying along until inspiration strikes and that they are the chosen for such talent. Real success has nothing to do with that and everything to do with hard work. Since I'm a huge fan of organization and spreadsheets, I loved this video of Joan Rivers (http://bit.ly/cF1JuG) showing her method for organizing the jokes of her decades-long career (I have a library card file too, Joan!)

84 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, Productivity & Time-Management and Blogging Ideas1 more

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David Macauley: I've always wanted one of the old wooden "card catalog" pieces of library furniture - now I have an excuse to buy one if the opportunity arises :)
83 weeks ago
Annabel Candy: Love this! And I don't think creatives need to be poor either:)I find an (unpublished or private) blog a good way to organise ideas too. Nothing ...MoreLove this! And I don't think creatives need to be poor either:)I find an (unpublished or private) blog a good way to organise ideas too. Nothing really beats paper though.
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  1. Build HepCat Industries into a conduit for artistic expression of many, not just me
  2. Develop my own entrepreneurial abilities in order to build those of others
  3. Prosper and thrive from my growth in achieving the preceding goals
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It's not whether you have the answers, but whether you know the questions.
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