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Jamie Nacht Farrell
Treat EVERYONE (employees, vendors, bosses, etc) as if they're your most important client: http://bizrelationships.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/treat-everyone-as-if-th...
93 weeks ago from Advertising Professionals, Inspiring Leadership, Personal Development, Personal Branding and Generation Y Marketers3 more
Sadya Siddiqui, Andrew Shell, Kenji Crosland, Lindsey Donner and Ty Unglebower and 2 others recommended this
Kenji Crosland:
@Zachary - I get what you mean. I too prefer the brief summation of the idea. Perhaps they could add a user preference feature that leaves it up ...More@Zachary - I get what you mean. I too prefer the brief summation of the idea. Perhaps they could add a user preference feature that leaves it up to the user whether or not he/or she would like to filter some content and not others.
92 weeks ago
92 weeks ago
Zachary Stark Jones:
I'm so glad that, in my previous post, I wrote
"I'm rallying for a posting style that is self-contained to the network, with a link to a ...MoreI'm so glad that, in my previous post, I wrote
"I'm rallying for a posting style that is self-contained to the network, with a link to a expanded version of the idea"
I think when we're used to shotgun conversations we can miss the humanity of a dialogue.
92 weeks ago
"I'm rallying for a posting style that is self-contained to the network, with a link to a ...MoreI'm so glad that, in my previous post, I wrote
"I'm rallying for a posting style that is self-contained to the network, with a link to a expanded version of the idea"
I think when we're used to shotgun conversations we can miss the humanity of a dialogue.
92 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Jason Mollica
Are You Interesting? Don't Be - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/04/26/are-you-interesting-dont-be
Jason Mollica:
It's my old news background... hook you in with a headline. In a good way of course! :)
Great point on the celebs and sports writers. I follow ...MoreIt's my old news background... hook you in with a headline. In a good way of course! :)
Great point on the celebs and sports writers. I follow Adam Schefter and I love when he says "Filed to ESPN:" He is giving us information that we normally would have had to wait until SportsCenter came on. I think he's a valuable tweeter... especially as a sports fan. He's also a trusted reporter and I believe has added value of those that are less accurate.
We all have people we follow as a guilty pleasure, I think. Rainn Wilson is hilarious. I know I'm not going to get something to add to a proposal, but it may be GREAT around the water cooler.
Thanks for adding your perspective, Patrick. Be well.
93 weeks ago
Great point on the celebs and sports writers. I follow ...MoreIt's my old news background... hook you in with a headline. In a good way of course! :)
Great point on the celebs and sports writers. I follow Adam Schefter and I love when he says "Filed to ESPN:" He is giving us information that we normally would have had to wait until SportsCenter came on. I think he's a valuable tweeter... especially as a sports fan. He's also a trusted reporter and I believe has added value of those that are less accurate.
We all have people we follow as a guilty pleasure, I think. Rainn Wilson is hilarious. I know I'm not going to get something to add to a proposal, but it may be GREAT around the water cooler.
Thanks for adding your perspective, Patrick. Be well.
93 weeks ago
Mehul Kar:
All I have to say is that I don't like the phrase: "...will drop you like a bad habit"
It implies that people will drop bad habits easily and we ...MoreAll I have to say is that I don't like the phrase: "...will drop you like a bad habit"
It implies that people will drop bad habits easily and we all know that that is not true in the slightest.
:)
92 weeks ago
It implies that people will drop bad habits easily and we ...MoreAll I have to say is that I don't like the phrase: "...will drop you like a bad habit"
It implies that people will drop bad habits easily and we all know that that is not true in the slightest.
:)
92 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Rebecca Thorman
Safety doesn’t create innovation. But innovation does create new jobs and new opportunities. Innovation creates new markets and cures for illnesses and ideas that make us excited to get up in the morning. You really want to help the economy? Put yourself out there. Risk everything. Do it for you, your family, your friends. We’ll all thank you.
http://modite.com/blog/2009/01/07/why-generation-y-should-job-hop-even-i...
Stanley Lee, Lindsey Donner, Jamie Nacht Farrell, Elizabeth de Bagara, Aurian Campbell, Nelly Tonchev, Mae Buzen, Sarah Peck, Rachael Seda, Brittany Thompson and Isra Pananon and 8 others recommended this
Jennifer Liu:
I love this post. I feel like Gen Y'ers have so many options, which makes it all the more difficult to settle. We want to be open-minded about ...MoreI love this post. I feel like Gen Y'ers have so many options, which makes it all the more difficult to settle. We want to be open-minded about everything, to the point we lose focus. It makes me think that having focus is just as important as not settling. If people were to continue job hop without a goal in mind, it might be more frustrating than constructive.
75 weeks ago
75 weeks ago
Kim N. Campbell
I've worked at Starbucks for like almost 2 years now and just realized this is the PERFECT network to share my coffee expertise with. lol, Do you have any I mean ANY questions about starbucks drinks? What is a chai latter? How we make your frapaccino? How to say your drink in proper starbucks speak? Recommendations for healthy option? Every coffee question you were scared to ask, shoot! :)
94 weeks ago from Coffee
Kim N. Campbell:
@Odessa, My response to Ashley has a pretty good breakdown. Best drinks for calories are our skinny drinks. Skinny vanilla caramel hazelnut and ...More@Odessa, My response to Ashley has a pretty good breakdown. Best drinks for calories are our skinny drinks. Skinny vanilla caramel hazelnut and cinnamon dulce. Frappaccino lights are best. And above all else, skip the whip and use nonfat milk on mochas or pumpkin spice lattes.
@Sean, lol, I know right. Now that I'm not longer working at Starbucks the onus will fall on someone else to switch it up.
72 weeks ago
@Sean, lol, I know right. Now that I'm not longer working at Starbucks the onus will fall on someone else to switch it up.
72 weeks ago
Janavi:
Hi Kim, its awesome that you're willing to share :)
I absolutely love StarBucks' White Chocolate Mocha! I've tried making it at home to no avail ...MoreHi Kim, its awesome that you're willing to share :)
I absolutely love StarBucks' White Chocolate Mocha! I've tried making it at home to no avail :( Are you aware of what kind of chocolate is used in this drink?
64 weeks ago
I absolutely love StarBucks' White Chocolate Mocha! I've tried making it at home to no avail ...MoreHi Kim, its awesome that you're willing to share :)
I absolutely love StarBucks' White Chocolate Mocha! I've tried making it at home to no avail :( Are you aware of what kind of chocolate is used in this drink?
64 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
Are you a financial burden on your parents? WSJ recently argued that because more young adults have a "failure to launch" that parenthood is too pricey (http://bit.ly/9mlHdk) - they ask, would your decision about whether to have children, or how many to have, be different if you knew you would have to support them financially well into their twenties? Personally, I always grew up desiring to support my mother as I got older, not for her to continually support me. To each his own though :)
92 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Working Moms, Personal Finance and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals2 more
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Ty Unglebower:
Well said, Paula. I never had a whole lot of respect for people who told their kids constantly, (starting at about their 13th birthday)..
"Once ...MoreWell said, Paula. I never had a whole lot of respect for people who told their kids constantly, (starting at about their 13th birthday)..
"Once you're 18, you're out of here. Don't expect a dime from me."
81 weeks ago
"Once ...MoreWell said, Paula. I never had a whole lot of respect for people who told their kids constantly, (starting at about their 13th birthday)..
"Once you're 18, you're out of here. Don't expect a dime from me."
81 weeks ago
Kenji Crosland:
After supporting myself for five years, I dislike being a financial burden on my parents, but I'm grateful that they allow me to stay at home and ...MoreAfter supporting myself for five years, I dislike being a financial burden on my parents, but I'm grateful that they allow me to stay at home and eat their food while I work to get my business off the ground. I suppose that one must learn to set aside one's pride and take whatever help one can get. I don't think anyone ever really "made it" without relying on help from others.
80 weeks ago
80 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Carlee Mallard
Thanks For The Advice, But I'm Not Deleting Any Facebook Photos - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/02/25/thanks-for-the-advice-but-im-not-d...
Lindsey Donner:
I love that this discussion is still going on! I try to do as you do these days, and avoid anything that I am genuinely embarrassed about online - ...MoreI love that this discussion is still going on! I try to do as you do these days, and avoid anything that I am genuinely embarrassed about online - regardless of privacy settings. In reality, the worst thing you'll find on my Facebook page is rude language and the occasional off-color joke from a friend - in other words, nothing you don't hear about at the water cooler. The whole fracas has actually made me feel more calm about my privacy in general.
82 weeks ago
82 weeks ago
:
I don't think I'm especially paranoid. It isn't that I think everyone is out to steal my sweet, sweet data either. I guess I'd call myself ...MoreI don't think I'm especially paranoid. It isn't that I think everyone is out to steal my sweet, sweet data either. I guess I'd call myself 'cautious'.
I don't think there's anything strange about avoiding a website that has had massive issues with its privacy policy and that owns anything you post on it forever and ever and is really difficult to leave because it won't let you really delete your account.
Also, lots of people aren't on Facebook. It doesn't mean we're wackos. It just means we don't like Facebook. And I think our numbers are growing. The most popular post on my blog for the last 18 months has been the one about why I left facebook.
http://mollyschoemann.com/2009/01/01/why-i-left-facebook/
82 weeks ago
I don't think there's anything strange about avoiding a website that has had massive issues with its privacy policy and that owns anything you post on it forever and ever and is really difficult to leave because it won't let you really delete your account.
Also, lots of people aren't on Facebook. It doesn't mean we're wackos. It just means we don't like Facebook. And I think our numbers are growing. The most popular post on my blog for the last 18 months has been the one about why I left facebook.
http://mollyschoemann.com/2009/01/01/why-i-left-facebook/
82 weeks ago
paulmacp
Curious of the state of the "Brazen Economy"
Are you helping or hurting the economy?
1 Are you in debt, planning on getting further into debt so you can help people get new jobs?
2 Are you selling assets off, shrinking your bottom line, but still in "debt", but shrinking it?
3 Have you sold out, no assets but still under water carrying a level of debt, but working it down?
4 Do you have a positive net worth, but are carrying some level of debt?
5 Do you have a positive net worth, NO debt?
paulmacp:
I am number 5, I am hording money. I am buying very little, thus not helping the economy at all.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Tariq West
"Don't want the job too much": I met with former Secretary of State George Schultz on Friday. Politics aside, he struck me as a remarkably thoughtful and capable statesman. Perhaps his most poignant advice was on knowing where your lines of ethics and principle are and being willing to walk away from extraordinarily attractive opportunities when they're crossed. Have you thought critically about where your lines are? Have you walked away from attractive opportunities on of a matter of principle?
90 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Nonprofiteers, Government and Public-Sector, Political Bloggers and I am Gen Y3 more
Melissa Breau:
@Jesse - I'm sorry to say you probably would not have gotten very far with a lawsuit. I think the company has a right to ask you to not discuss ...More@Jesse - I'm sorry to say you probably would not have gotten very far with a lawsuit. I think the company has a right to ask you to not discuss personal beliefs while at work. While working at a given company you are expected to represent that company's beliefs and not your own. That said, I think there are probably companies whose mission aligns much more closely with your own and would welcome having such a strong believer as part of their team. I would strongly recommend you reach out to these types of organizations and see if they are hiring.
Unfortunately, we do give up certain rights when we agree to work for a company. That is why it's so important to find a company that aligns with our own beliefs. And, when we find that the company we are working for does not align with our beliefs, why it is important to move on.
I think this is true far beyond Jesse's very specific religious case study, and is true with any belief. If, for example, you found out the company was doing something illegal, would you leave? What if the company offered you some of the proceeds?
As someone who works freelance, I think it's important to choose your clients carefully; but I also think there are times where you need to think critically about where exactly your personal lines are and decide that sometimes perhaps your personal beliefs have to take a back burner (not necessarily ethical beliefs, but other personal beliefs).
An interesting recent example is Elana Kagan's nomination as supreme crt. judge and the controversy around the role she played in trying to ban the military from recruiting on Harvard's grounds since they do not allow gays in the military. Essentially all she did was sign a document supporting a law suit saying this should be allowed to happen based on the idea that Harvard would not allow any other un-equal opportunity employer to recruit there, but it was over turned.... they were allowed to recruit anyway.
90 weeks ago
Unfortunately, we do give up certain rights when we agree to work for a company. That is why it's so important to find a company that aligns with our own beliefs. And, when we find that the company we are working for does not align with our beliefs, why it is important to move on.
I think this is true far beyond Jesse's very specific religious case study, and is true with any belief. If, for example, you found out the company was doing something illegal, would you leave? What if the company offered you some of the proceeds?
As someone who works freelance, I think it's important to choose your clients carefully; but I also think there are times where you need to think critically about where exactly your personal lines are and decide that sometimes perhaps your personal beliefs have to take a back burner (not necessarily ethical beliefs, but other personal beliefs).
An interesting recent example is Elana Kagan's nomination as supreme crt. judge and the controversy around the role she played in trying to ban the military from recruiting on Harvard's grounds since they do not allow gays in the military. Essentially all she did was sign a document supporting a law suit saying this should be allowed to happen based on the idea that Harvard would not allow any other un-equal opportunity employer to recruit there, but it was over turned.... they were allowed to recruit anyway.
90 weeks ago
Sadya Siddiqui:
@Tariq im really sorry this thread of urs got hijacked. i think u shud repost it. its such a gud question that u've raised. also u cud widen the ...More@Tariq im really sorry this thread of urs got hijacked. i think u shud repost it. its such a gud question that u've raised. also u cud widen the scope of it and ask how does GenY & ethics roll togther?
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
This kind of thing makes my blood boil: "We have found that if a man and a woman both attempt to negotiate for higher pay, people find a women who does this, compared to one who does not, significantly less attractive,” said Hannah Riley Bowles, an associate professor at Harvard. http://nyti.ms/bJA3E6 - The article then goes on to suggest women should be more nuanced in asking for raises - what?! The part on "tailoring negotiations" is esp. disheartening.
90 weeks ago from Salary - Negotiating & More and Young Professional Women (YPW)
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Emily Jasper:
@Rebecca, depending on the company talent management system structure, a boss could know about new hires, but you may not know about an internal ...More@Rebecca, depending on the company talent management system structure, a boss could know about new hires, but you may not know about an internal transfer's salary until performance review time. Especially if salaries aren't being increased, some may not see a number then, either.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
paulmacp:
I don't get was what they meant... “Whereas with the guy, it doesn’t seem to matter.”
- Men get raises if they are thought of as attractive or ...MoreI don't get was what they meant... “Whereas with the guy, it doesn’t seem to matter.”
- Men get raises if they are thought of as attractive or not?
or
- This would not dissuade a guy from asking for a raise?!?!
I think in the content of the article, it is the latter.
So chime in woman… would being judged (I AM NOT ASKING IF YOU SHOULD BE JUDGED ! ! ! ) by your superior or co-workers as less attractive stop you from barging into your bosses office and asking for a raise?
90 weeks ago
- Men get raises if they are thought of as attractive or ...MoreI don't get was what they meant... “Whereas with the guy, it doesn’t seem to matter.”
- Men get raises if they are thought of as attractive or not?
or
- This would not dissuade a guy from asking for a raise?!?!
I think in the content of the article, it is the latter.
So chime in woman… would being judged (I AM NOT ASKING IF YOU SHOULD BE JUDGED ! ! ! ) by your superior or co-workers as less attractive stop you from barging into your bosses office and asking for a raise?
90 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
Have you texted or tweeted about your boss - good or bad? Have you gotten caught? Do you think it's acceptable to text or tweet about your manager?
90 weeks ago from mobile, The Boss-Employee Relationship, Social Media, Smartphone Friends and Brazen Careerists on Twitter3 more
Tania Deb and Cheryl Lynn Morris recommended this
Jake LaCaze:
Tweeting specifics about work is just a bad idea. And if you're going to text, make sure you're sending it to the right person, even though that ...MoreTweeting specifics about work is just a bad idea. And if you're going to text, make sure you're sending it to the right person, even though that didn't necessarily work out for Tiger Woods.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
Jenn:
This is a tricky.. but I have tweeted and blogged about my work situation. I don't use names, I discuss incidents or operations which I don't ...MoreThis is a tricky.. but I have tweeted and blogged about my work situation. I don't use names, I discuss incidents or operations which I don't necessarily agree with. Mostly, because I'm curious about others perceptions, and their advice for dealing with similar situations. I don't think it's wrong, I think it's ok to ask advice and to give examples of what you might be dealing with.
89 weeks ago
89 weeks ago
paulmacp
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Siddharth
How does one best learn from their mistakes ? Do we learn intuitively or is there a definite action required from our part? If i think correctly its the latter. What do you think we should effectively do to guarantee that we learn from our mistakes and just not continue making them?
JRandom42:
First, you gotta survive the mistake. Second, ask yourself, "what happened?", and be truthful about it. Thirdly, say to yourself, "I'm NOT going ...MoreFirst, you gotta survive the mistake. Second, ask yourself, "what happened?", and be truthful about it. Thirdly, say to yourself, "I'm NOT going to do that again" and mean it. That's how you learn from mistakes. No magic formula or esoteric methods to doing so.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
Danver Chandler:
@paulcamp - not really certain your reply in regards to mine - not arguing here just presenting something I learned. Furthermore your theory won't ...More@paulcamp - not really certain your reply in regards to mine - not arguing here just presenting something I learned. Furthermore your theory won't work considering there are jail systems that incarcerate repeat offenders.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
paulmacp
In retaliation to modern feminism... I declare myself a modern sexist.
--
Don't confuse modern feminism with any fight to release women from the negative bonds of male dominance.
I believe as a man I can notice a woman has breasts and an opinion at the same time.
What I am against is that how the modern feminist thinks as a male I can’t make this determination on own. That somehow I am demeaning a woman's role by noticing that she is sexy first.
Oh, Those Feminists: http://bit.ly/d1fN2w
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paulmacp:
I believe in equal pay for equal work, I believe that women should have the vote, I believe that women should have equal access to education, I ...MoreI believe in equal pay for equal work, I believe that women should have the vote, I believe that women should have equal access to education, I believe in free choice and female contraception so that they can make the same bad decisions as men can and about sex without repercussion...
but I don't believe is that I need modern feminist repressing female sexuality because "men can't handle it!"
90 weeks ago
but I don't believe is that I need modern feminist repressing female sexuality because "men can't handle it!"
90 weeks ago
Brittani Gonzalez
Heyy, Photographers.
The name's Brittani, and I take pictures.
How bout you?
90 weeks ago from Photographer
Elizabeth Williams:
Name's Elizabeth, and I make pictures.
MoreName's Elizabeth, and I make pictures.
Http://www.melizabethwilliams.com
90 weeks ago
MoreName's Elizabeth, and I make pictures.
Http://www.melizabethwilliams.com
90 weeks ago
Sadya Siddiqui:
and im gonna root for Elizabeth - she is @girlpluscamera , follow her on twitter now!
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
paulmacp
When you are no longer feeling challenged in a job, how long do you work through the tedium before you conclude… Using the terms Seth Godin pioneered in his book "The Dip"... This is no “Dip” and recognize where you are is either a “Cul-De-Sac” or a “Cliff”… and change jobs?
90 weeks ago from Online Media Jobs, Ask Penelope Trunk!, IT People, Inspiring Leadership and Personal Branding3 more
Sadya Siddiqui recommended this
Maura V. Pingor:
Easier sad than done, but I have never allowed a job to become boring/unchallenging, as I go after the next thing I would like to do (and I am not ...MoreEasier sad than done, but I have never allowed a job to become boring/unchallenging, as I go after the next thing I would like to do (and I am not talking a new position or a promotion, I mean a new project, a new taks, rand each out to others in my team and see if I can be of any service).
88 weeks ago
88 weeks ago
Tony Deblauwe:
I think if your performance "dips" along with your attitude and motivation its time to leave. The last thing you want to do is become a poor ...MoreI think if your performance "dips" along with your attitude and motivation its time to leave. The last thing you want to do is become a poor performer and have that be the last memory people have at your current employer.
86 weeks ago
86 weeks ago
Erin Lariviere
Women & time. A post from BCG on Marketing Charts today reveals interesting research on the growing "female economy".
http://bit.ly/cJgP66
There's so much in this article to comment on, but one thing that struck me is where it stated that time is the biggest challenge for women. Specifically, that women feel there are too many demands on them, they have too many conflicting priorities, and there is never enough personal time.
Thoughts? Have you felt this way? Is it unique to women?
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Erin Lariviere:
@Sean I think you're right - perception plays a big role. But I think there's also merit to the argument that we experience things differently ...More@Sean I think you're right - perception plays a big role. But I think there's also merit to the argument that we experience things differently internally.
I'm not saying one is more prone to stress than another, or that one is under more pressure than another (I also don't think men are detached - I think their reaction to stress is often incorrectly perceived as detachment), but I think we really do experience things differently.
There is a decent body of research suggesting men and women have different brains, and therefore internalize things differently. This is an interesting read:
http://health.howstuffworks.com/men-women-different-brains.htm
In my personal experience, one big difference I find is that when I feel overwhelmed and at a loss for time, I feel equal stress about, for example, a project at work, errands I have to run, housework that's fallen behind, family I haven't seen in a while, etc. Basically, if I'm late on a project at work and behind on my laundry, internally, both cause me equal amounts of stress.
A lot of the women I know have this same experience, whereas a lot of the men I know don't. They may equally share the housework, but internally, they would give higher priority to the late project at work.
So maybe it's the way we prioritize that's different. From what I've described, do you have a similar experience?
90 weeks ago
I'm not saying one is more prone to stress than another, or that one is under more pressure than another (I also don't think men are detached - I think their reaction to stress is often incorrectly perceived as detachment), but I think we really do experience things differently.
There is a decent body of research suggesting men and women have different brains, and therefore internalize things differently. This is an interesting read:
http://health.howstuffworks.com/men-women-different-brains.htm
In my personal experience, one big difference I find is that when I feel overwhelmed and at a loss for time, I feel equal stress about, for example, a project at work, errands I have to run, housework that's fallen behind, family I haven't seen in a while, etc. Basically, if I'm late on a project at work and behind on my laundry, internally, both cause me equal amounts of stress.
A lot of the women I know have this same experience, whereas a lot of the men I know don't. They may equally share the housework, but internally, they would give higher priority to the late project at work.
So maybe it's the way we prioritize that's different. From what I've described, do you have a similar experience?
90 weeks ago
Amy Calhoun:
We often create our own stress in our lives. I am as guilty of it as anyone. I stress about my work, my kids, my husband, having a clean house, ...MoreWe often create our own stress in our lives. I am as guilty of it as anyone. I stress about my work, my kids, my husband, having a clean house, managing finances, etc. These stresses are mine.
If I allow myself to let go and make time for me, I do feel a little out of control, but I do gain perspective on what is a top priority and what is not. I don't think it's a male or female issue - just a human nature issue.
90 weeks ago
If I allow myself to let go and make time for me, I do feel a little out of control, but I do gain perspective on what is a top priority and what is not. I don't think it's a male or female issue - just a human nature issue.
90 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
To smoke or not to smoke? For me, never. Smoking has been banished and ostracized from nearly every workplace in America. This is a funny article about how smoking affects productivity (http://bit.ly/8YhEFa). "I'm not paying you to smoke. I'm paying you to work," says one manager, who figured each break took about 15 min, including the time to get down to the sidewalk from the company's 11th-floor office in the elevator. Who inhales? Do others at your office take smoke breaks?
91 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management and Dress Code Personal Style
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Elysa Rice:
We have a pretty large percentage of people in my company that are smokers and take breaks during the day. This was actually addressed in a ...MoreWe have a pretty large percentage of people in my company that are smokers and take breaks during the day. This was actually addressed in a company meeting yesterday that smokers are to take no more than 2 smoke breaks during a work day.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
Jennifer Koren:
I am a casual smoker and do smoke occasionally at work or over drinks. I agree that smoking is not a smart thing to do but also agree w/ ...MoreI am a casual smoker and do smoke occasionally at work or over drinks. I agree that smoking is not a smart thing to do but also agree w/ @paulmacp that there are plenty of other unhealthy choices that we can all be disgusted with that can affect our productivity.
It would be like me calling all of the obese people at my job morons and unintelligent. Why do they continue to stuff their face if their Dr tells them it's going to kill them? If we all did what we were supposed to do to be healthy then I'm sure the world would be a happier place...but we'll have to stick to what we have right now and hopefully work on improving our health as time goes on.
@ty - I understand your hurt and disgust. My best friends Mother (who was also a Mother to me) died at a young age from cancer that was attributed to smoking...but I still don't judge people because of that.
From a work perspective, my staff is allowed 1 hour for lunch and 2 fifteen minute breaks. I don't care what any of them do on their breaks and sometimes have to push them out of their seat to walk around so that they can get some movement into their body.
If I am engrossed in what I am doing I won't move my butt from where I am sitting. If I get up or go out for lunch...or a smoke..I definitely lose a little concentration so I usually work through my breaks and get up when I have completed my project. So when I come back to my desk I am ready to start on something new.
90 weeks ago
It would be like me calling all of the obese people at my job morons and unintelligent. Why do they continue to stuff their face if their Dr tells them it's going to kill them? If we all did what we were supposed to do to be healthy then I'm sure the world would be a happier place...but we'll have to stick to what we have right now and hopefully work on improving our health as time goes on.
@ty - I understand your hurt and disgust. My best friends Mother (who was also a Mother to me) died at a young age from cancer that was attributed to smoking...but I still don't judge people because of that.
From a work perspective, my staff is allowed 1 hour for lunch and 2 fifteen minute breaks. I don't care what any of them do on their breaks and sometimes have to push them out of their seat to walk around so that they can get some movement into their body.
If I am engrossed in what I am doing I won't move my butt from where I am sitting. If I get up or go out for lunch...or a smoke..I definitely lose a little concentration so I usually work through my breaks and get up when I have completed my project. So when I come back to my desk I am ready to start on something new.
90 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I rarely eat breakfast. I'm just not hungry first thing in the morning. Not too mention, as soon as I wake up I'm already running out the door. I'm realizing that this habit poorly affects my brain power at work. Any suggestions for what I can do?
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Bryon Ownby:
@Ryan, I've been like this my whole life until the past year. My experiment, it does help with AM brain drain - more than I realized (although my ...More@Ryan, I've been like this my whole life until the past year. My experiment, it does help with AM brain drain - more than I realized (although my brain doesn't really function until after 10am and stops at 2am). Anything that's halfway nutritious will work (and a little caffeine doesn't hurt).
88 weeks ago
88 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It ...More@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It takes me til around 10AM to really get my brain going. I spend the morning doing administrative tasks that don't take too much of my brain power.
88 weeks ago
I'm not a morning person either. It ...More@Bryon -- Caffeine is one of my problems! I drink a lot of coffee and if I don't eat enough I get jittery.
I'm not a morning person either. It takes me til around 10AM to really get my brain going. I spend the morning doing administrative tasks that don't take too much of my brain power.
88 weeks ago
paulmacp
How to instantly become the most popular person in the room... I kid ... In the middle of a "All Staff Meeting" in a Union environment, ask the mixed union/management panel ... "Do you not agree the UNION here has outlived it's usefulness and is no longer relevant? There is countless examples of how to bring a UNION into an organization, can you give me guidance on how I go about breaking up the UNION here?"
What are your thoughts on the pertinence of UNIONs in the modern workplace?
Penelope Trunk
I'm decorating the farm house (hooray!) and I'm working with a color consultant. I loved her blog, so I thought I'd try out the idea. (colourmehappy.com.) I've learned SO much from her, the mistakes I would have made surprise me (like my woodwork clashed with the paint I was choosing). This experience reminds me of when I hired a resume consultant. I was shocked by how much better she made my resume. I wonder, what are other types consultants you guys have hired who made amazing changes for you?
Delta Waters:
landscape designer...i have a vision but don't know how to implement it...
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Cary Thomson:
Technically I didn't hire her but I set great store by Paula Begoun's advice on cosmetics and skin care. So much so that I have a subscription to ...MoreTechnically I didn't hire her but I set great store by Paula Begoun's advice on cosmetics and skin care. So much so that I have a subscription to her website at beautypedia.com. Her team has reviewed thousands of individual products so it's invaluable for putting together a skin care routine that meets your budget and actually works.
89 weeks ago
89 weeks ago
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!
91 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.
89 weeks ago
89 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
So, I was just in San Francisco last week and gave two speeches that received great feedback and ratings. Some of the best advice I've ever received is to practice your speeches in front of people you know well. Like your boyfriend or best friend or mom or colleagues or boss. It's often harder to give a speech in front of people you know so if you can do that, you'll be set for the real thing. Even though my speeches went well, I can always improve - do you have any speaking tips to share?
Rebecca Thorman:
Yeah, I don't look people in the eye - it throws me off. Luckily, my audiences were big enough that I could just look over their heads.
On ...MoreYeah, I don't look people in the eye - it throws me off. Luckily, my audiences were big enough that I could just look over their heads.
On practice, I practiced my five minute "Ignite" speeech - 20 slides in 15 seconds each that advance automatically, which was a very good thing. I didn't really practice my other speech, because it was okay to be more conversational, which also turned out great. So I think it's a lot to do with the format. Engaging the audience is key, no matter what.
91 weeks ago
On ...MoreYeah, I don't look people in the eye - it throws me off. Luckily, my audiences were big enough that I could just look over their heads.
On practice, I practiced my five minute "Ignite" speeech - 20 slides in 15 seconds each that advance automatically, which was a very good thing. I didn't really practice my other speech, because it was okay to be more conversational, which also turned out great. So I think it's a lot to do with the format. Engaging the audience is key, no matter what.
91 weeks ago
Jonathan Chin:
I was actually at one of these speeches and I thought it was great. I think what made your speech compelling was your understanding of the line ...MoreI was actually at one of these speeches and I thought it was great. I think what made your speech compelling was your understanding of the line between where we as your audience understood Social Media and where your professional understanding was. Although I have not done much speaking myself, being a member of the audience I am always wanting to learn something new. That new knowledge a speaker can introduce almost always stirs up deep though and revelation. It's great!
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
paulmacp
Do Ask! Do Tell!
Why does everyone act like people don't have sex (date) in the work place?
Emily Jasper:
My organization is FILLED with couples, many of whom met here. I think the difference was that most of them worked for different parts of the ...MoreMy organization is FILLED with couples, many of whom met here. I think the difference was that most of them worked for different parts of the company and in different locations. Now, it could be that everyone was fortunate and found their soulmate. Casual hook ups, on the other hand, usually come with more issues.
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Angelo Recaman:
@Paul Great Question! Now I am wondering how big companies such as Google, Merryl Lynch & Co, Microsoft and etc handle with situations like ...More@Paul Great Question! Now I am wondering how big companies such as Google, Merryl Lynch & Co, Microsoft and etc handle with situations like that. Does somebody have a good answer about that?
88 weeks ago
88 weeks ago
Melissa Breau
I frequently find that I get so caught up trying to get something perfect that I never manage to get it done. I found myself doing this recently (http://wp.me/pPuvU-2P) and had to say enough was enough. Is anyone else guilty of standing in their own way?
Alan Koskelin:
It's certainly an old problem. Coincidentally, about a week ago, I added a Voltaire quote to my profile: "The perfect is the enemy of the good."
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Melissa Breau:
@michael - thank you for the thoughtful comment! I agree that sometimes the best option is stepping away from the issue and consulting someone you ...More@michael - thank you for the thoughtful comment! I agree that sometimes the best option is stepping away from the issue and consulting someone you trust. It's definitely tough to make the call sometimes though...
@Paul - that's an interesting concept, but I'm not sure it applies to my situation. See, I'm starting my own freelance writing business and need to choose a name. A name isn't something you can work at 20% but it is a major step in the process, and until it's done a lot of things have to sort of be on hold.
@Alan Great quote! Thanks for the comment.
91 weeks ago
@Paul - that's an interesting concept, but I'm not sure it applies to my situation. See, I'm starting my own freelance writing business and need to choose a name. A name isn't something you can work at 20% but it is a major step in the process, and until it's done a lot of things have to sort of be on hold.
@Alan Great quote! Thanks for the comment.
91 weeks ago
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