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David Spinks THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: The Ultimate Showdown: Grad School vs Professional Experience. Please bring your minds, but leave any weapons or blunt objects at home.

121 weeks ago from u30pro

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: If you are looking to succeed via the traditional route in your career then grad school is a must. Many Director level and higher positions ...MoreIf you are looking to succeed via the traditional route in your career then grad school is a must. Many Director level and higher positions require a gradate degree to even be considered. Furthermore, Grad school gives people who aren't social butterflies a means to make great connections with other professionals.

On the other hand, with Web 2.0 becoming the standard instead of the "new thing", it is certainly possible to forge your own career path and forgo the grad degree.
121 weeks ago

Jeannie Chan: Actually, Seth just repeated a fairly commonly held POV. It's generally agreed that unless you go to a top school (some defines that as top 4, ...MoreActually, Seth just repeated a fairly commonly held POV. It's generally agreed that unless you go to a top school (some defines that as top 4, some top 5, some top 10, some top 30. I don't think anyone defines it outside top 30), it's a waste of money. Waste of money in term not only tuition, but also opportunity cost in term of lost income. But, if you get financial assistance, that also helps the equation. (Some field requires an MBA to advance...)
121 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Meghan Skiff Lessons From B-School: Don’t Take Your Relevance for Granted - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/06/14/lessons-from-b-school-don-t-take-y...

101 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Meghan Skiff How to Lower Health Care Costs: Offer Flexible Work Arrangements - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/06/15/how-to-lower-health-care-costs-off...

101 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Meghan Skiff Sorority Membership Is For a Lifetime (Except at Work) - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/06/29/sorority-membership-is-for-a-lifet...

99 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Meghan Skiff Why It’s Great to Be a Woman (in business) - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/06/25/why-it-s-great-to-be-a-woman-in-bu...

100 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Kate Davids How do you keep up with all the ideas in your head? I'm writing them all down in a notebook but I can't find enough time to write them all. What's your coping mechanism?

68 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

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Hari Iyer: you don't. make time to write them down. it'll only take 2 hours to drain your head. then write down the rest in a notebook as they come up and ...Moreyou don't. make time to write them down. it'll only take 2 hours to drain your head. then write down the rest in a notebook as they come up and make them actionable.
65 weeks ago

Kate Davids: I like your idea to "make them actionable" Hari.
53 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff Why are 20-something men getting picked on so much lately?! Fellow Brazen Member Albert Ciuksza wrote this post in response to an article that appeared in the WSJ last week claiming that men aren't stepping up to "adult responsibilities". Thought that you all might be interested in weighing in on this conversation. http://abcjr.me/4i

64 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Power Couples 2 more

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Kristen Creager: This is a common Gen-Y perception: laziness. And without going into a long drawn-out essay, it's just not true.
64 weeks ago

Melissa Breau: Are you familiar with the Good men project? It's all about the opposite; and it's amazingly well written and put together.
MoreAre you familiar with the Good men project? It's all about the opposite; and it's amazingly well written and put together.
http://goodmenproject.com/
61 weeks ago

Raquel Elle Bell Yesterday I got an email from a prospect who pops up from time to time. She was asking me to meet her on Saturday to discuss ideas. Usually I would jump right on the email but felt that I needed to reconfirm with my gut with what I would do. This morning (3:00 am) I woke up thinking about it and promply went to my computer to answer the email - "Thank You, Glad you are doing well I am too. I would love to meet with you. I'll put together a consulting service agreement"

76 weeks ago

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Meghan Skiff Dear Photis and Andrew, All I want for Christmas is a Brazen app for my iphone... Hint Hint. What are my chances of this wish coming true in 2011? My life is increasingly more mobile and I want to make sure that Brazen is along for the ride! Thanks!

75 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback

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Sam Rye: I know a few iPhone App developers if you need a hand!
74 weeks ago

Mark W.: Some hardware numbers reported in an article titled 'Smart phones outsell PCs for the first time' ( MoreSome hardware numbers reported in an article titled 'Smart phones outsell PCs for the first time' ( http://tinyurl.com/4l3k4vl ) to possibly justify creating a Brazen mobile app.
67 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh I'm finding out through our Karma chats that a big problem people have with networking is follow-up emails. One of my tips is to be more straightforward. What do you need? What do you have to offer people? I think that most people are willing to help if you're clear about these two things. What's your advice for following up?

74 weeks ago from Email Etiquette and Community Karma

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Kevin Li: @Scott: yes, typically I find myself following up with 60-70% of people for a specific reason.
74 weeks ago

Ben Donahower: I'd like to hear some more guidance as to see some case studies of specific asks that have worked or just more generally advice on crafting ...MoreI'd like to hear some more guidance as to see some case studies of specific asks that have worked or just more generally advice on crafting meaningful requests and offers. In other networking situations, my ask is usually tailored to the person as is what I'm offering. It's more difficult with three minutes and not knowing who you connect with. I think chat roulette is a valuable tool and would like to learn to use it more effectively.
68 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff joined the group Education

69 weeks ago

Mehul Kar I'm looking for a good book on negotiating skills. Any recommendations?

70 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer and Brazen Book Lovers - Madison 2 more

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Jamie Nacht Farrell: No book; it's all about PRACTICE. With negotiating more so than anything else I've done in business. You can read all you want and get ...MoreNo book; it's all about PRACTICE. With negotiating more so than anything else I've done in business. You can read all you want and get techniques; but realistically, it comes down to making your 'deal' appear as a win / win. That's a skill you build - not read about.
70 weeks ago

Alex Gitlin: From Harvard Negotiation Project:
Getting To Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury,
Getting past No by William Ury,
Beyond Reason by Roger Fisher ...MoreFrom Harvard Negotiation Project:
Getting To Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury,
Getting past No by William Ury,
Beyond Reason by Roger Fisher and Daniel Shapiro
Read all three and you'll get a deep understanding of the underlying principles. And then prepare and practice.
70 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff joined the group Ask A Coach

70 weeks ago

Michael Diliberto It seems like SXSWi 2010 just ended, but yet SXSWi 2011 starts in 61 days from right now! I can't wait to see the old friends and meet new people in Austin this year. I'm assuming Brazen is planning another get together as in 2010?

71 weeks ago from SXSW

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Meghan Skiff With each boss that I've had, I've established a very straight-talking, blunt relationship. I've learned that I prefer to work this way because having to freedom to speak honestly builds trust and makes our team work more effective. This has become a must have for me. Can anyone else relate to this? What are your must haves?

75 weeks ago from The Boss-Employee Relationship

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Monica Valentinelli: @Meghan: Like anything else, it does come down to personality. However, I do feel that maturity also plays a role.

So, for my ideal boss? One ...More@Meghan: Like anything else, it does come down to personality. However, I do feel that maturity also plays a role.

So, for my ideal boss? One that respects the knowledge that his team has to offer and isn't threatened by their success. One that I can trust, who takes the title of "leader" seriously, and has excellent conflict resolution skills.
75 weeks ago

Diana Antholis: I prefer to have the same relationship. It usually takes a while to establish though, as we have gotten to know each other. And some people just ...MoreI prefer to have the same relationship. It usually takes a while to establish though, as we have gotten to know each other. And some people just aren't wired that way. I usually try to break them in slowly and find our similarities so we have a great relationship.
71 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff Who's going this year?!

80 weeks ago from SXSW

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Regina Twine: nope. I'll be a newbie!
78 weeks ago

Beatriz Alemar: I'm going as well! It will be my first time! I've very excited to go!
77 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff SOS! This might be a silly question, but if any of you can help I will love you forever. I'm getting ready to submit my independent study from this semester by posting it on my blog. I have a series of learning journals. I'd like to post them as blog posts, but I don't want my subscribers to be slammed with 12-15 emails. Is there a way to post without my subscribers receiving an email? Thanks friends :)

75 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Rebecca Thorman: Oh, it's actually called Ultimate Category Excluder - here's the site for others who may want it too - MoreOh, it's actually called Ultimate Category Excluder - here's the site for others who may want it too - http://www.planetmike.com/plugins/ultimate-category-excluder/
75 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff: Thanks to all of you, you are awesome! In the interest of time, I came up with the quick and temporary solution of just creating pages for each ...MoreThanks to all of you, you are awesome! In the interest of time, I came up with the quick and temporary solution of just creating pages for each learning journal. I so very much appreciate the help!
74 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff joined the group Community Karma

75 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff Hi friends. Haven't commented in a while and am going through withdrawal. Winter is here, so we all have the fabulous responsibility of staying stylish and warm. Ear muffs are back in style, how do we feel about this? I'm digging the (faux) fur ones. :)

76 weeks ago from Dress Code Personal Style

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Rebecca Thorman: Always yes to ear muffs! I love the ones that go around the back of your head so they're sort of invisible, but I love that they are coming back ...MoreAlways yes to ear muffs! I love the ones that go around the back of your head so they're sort of invisible, but I love that they are coming back in style because they are so cute!!
75 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff: Me too, Rebecca! The ones that go around the back of your head are much better for keeping the hair style in tact.
75 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff Ok guys, whose coming to the #brazen meetup on Wednesday? I really hope to see you there! http://www.meetup.com/brazen/19090/

92 weeks ago from Pittsburgh Bloggers and Pittsburgh Professionals

Regional Internship Center of SWPA: Meghan, how did this go? Will there be another meet up?
81 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff: As long as Brazen has them, we will have them. I could really use some help organizing them too, if you are willing :)
80 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff Look what I found in the Sept. issue of Marie Claire, Real-life stay-at-home husbands http://bit.ly/btEsJs The article positions the stay-at-home husband as the "status symbol of the career woman." What do you think?

92 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW) and Power Couples

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Hannah Kane: I'm going to approach this from a gender-equality perspective. The current feminist thinking indicates that women have the right to choose whether ...MoreI'm going to approach this from a gender-equality perspective. The current feminist thinking indicates that women have the right to choose whether they want to pursue a career or stay at home, and that both options can be equally important. For some women, staying at home and dedicating herself to raising children is the most important work (albeit unpaid) that she can do. While second wave feminism derided women who made these choices, feminism currently embraces women who make this choice for themselves.

Why can't the same paradigm be applied to men? For stay at home dads, perhaps raising children is the most important work they feel that they can do. I definitely don't think that it's appropriate to say that they would be a status symbol-- but I don't think that a man in this situation would necessarily feel emasculated, because that's buying into the gender-traditional idea that men are the breadwinners.

We're moving into a more gender equal society, where traditional gender roles are flying more and more rapidly out the window. Stay at home dads are part of the process.
82 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff: @Mehnaz @Hannah I couldn't agree more. Both men and women should have the right (and societal acceptance) to do what is best for their family. ...More@Mehnaz @Hannah I couldn't agree more. Both men and women should have the right (and societal acceptance) to do what is best for their family. However I do think that looking for a man to stay at home as a means to obtain status is appalling and disrespectful.
82 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff Hey guys..let's get this book club going again! There are so many great things out there right now. Post your suggestions on what we should tackle next by Friday and we'll come up with a selection and move forward! Anyone interested?

96 weeks ago from Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club and Book Shelf

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Stephanie Springer: Great choice! I read it quite some time ago but this is a great excuse to reread it since it is timeless.
94 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff: Ready to discuss? Starting a new feed above to house the commentary on How to Win Friends and Influence People.
91 weeks ago

Ryan Healy Intelligent conversation leads to happiness. Love it! from @MeghanSkiff http://bit.ly/9UzL7K #Brazen

94 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Social Media Marketers, Upstarts! and Personal Branding 2 more

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Ryan Healy: @Trish - that's an interesting point about the mom blogger crowd, I wonder if other people notice those differences when engaging with the ...More@Trish - that's an interesting point about the mom blogger crowd, I wonder if other people notice those differences when engaging with the Brazen/Gen Y crowd vs. the mom bloggers crowd.

@Meghan - I very much agree, as I grow up, making new friends is much more about the types and levels of conversation you can have. Superficial friends may be fun sometimes, but it gets old quick!

@Rebecca - I'm glad we can have intellectual conversations anytime we want!
94 weeks ago

Trish Cardona: I think it also makes a difference that I've been a mom for 12 years now - it ain't a new thing to me and I'm not contending with the first-time ...MoreI think it also makes a difference that I've been a mom for 12 years now - it ain't a new thing to me and I'm not contending with the first-time mom blues, etc. etc. The top mom-bloggers out there are quite insightful, but they stick to their audience and it can be the same topic over and over without anything new or deeper added to it. Or at least that's what their audience are paying attention to most of the time.

Plus, I truly believe moms are people too (really?) -- i.e. grown-ups/adults with their own feelings and opinions about everything and the world should listen. But we shouldn't just be moms, we must be our own 'self'. Being a mom should only make us more multi-faceted, complex, intriguing and more than able to contribute to any discussion, intellectual or otherwise.

And have I already said thanks to Brazen Careerist for helping me do this? =)
94 weeks ago