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Nikita T. Mitchell I recently wrote a post called 3 Reasons Why Every Young Professional Should Serve on a Nonprofit Board (http://bit.ly/kxvmge). I'm now working on a follow-up post b/c of how many people have asked for advice in response, and I would love to know more about your experiences: Have you ever served on a nonprofit board? If yes, what advice do you have for other young professionals looking for such an opportunity. If no, why not?

46 weeks ago from Global Careers and Business, Nonprofiteers, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Entry-Level Young Professionals 2 more

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Katrina Lennon: This is something that my old employer suggested I do as a way to build up my professional skills while giving back to a cause that means ...MoreThis is something that my old employer suggested I do as a way to build up my professional skills while giving back to a cause that means something to me. I have yet to go forward with it because I am in transition right now, living at home until I find a full time position. I want it to be a short-term thing so I do not want to fully dedicate myself to something only to have to turn around and leave them.
29 weeks ago

Regina Richardson: I currently serve on 2 boards...my main piece of advice...be prepared for the time, energy, and effort commitment -- and don't agree until you've ...MoreI currently serve on 2 boards...my main piece of advice...be prepared for the time, energy, and effort commitment -- and don't agree until you've looked at this commitment in relation to EVERYTHING else you do, from hitting the gym to having to stay late at work.
29 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Amanda Veinott Does anyone have creative ideas for getting my company's yearly Employee Engagement survey out to hundreds (and, if I may be so ambitious) and thousands of people? I've posted on quite a few BC networks and I've gotten some hits, but I'd like to make this survey spread like wildfire. Thanks! Here's the link: http://www.bwtools.com/survey/go.asp?xs=LHDB&p1=BWAVe

97 weeks ago

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Karman K. Warner: I would agree with Sean Masters. Social networks are a great way to get people to participate, your friends can share the survey with there ...MoreI would agree with Sean Masters. Social networks are a great way to get people to participate, your friends can share the survey with there friends and so on.
31 weeks ago

Robert Kittinger: Use SurveyMonkey to distribute your survey via e-mail. In the e-mail let everyone know that every survey that is submitted in complete form will ...MoreUse SurveyMonkey to distribute your survey via e-mail. In the e-mail let everyone know that every survey that is submitted in complete form will be entered into a drawing for a prize. $100 gift card, Dinner for two and some movie passes, etc...
31 weeks ago

Ryan Healy Is it just me or do you guys think "work/life balance" is a totally outdated paradigm? Why would you want to separate work from your life?

154 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur

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Edward Antrobus: I was just having this conversation with a friend yesterday. The important thing is to remember that there is a difference between "work" and ...MoreI was just having this conversation with a friend yesterday. The important thing is to remember that there is a difference between "work" and "vocation." For those with a vocation, I can see how it might be easy for lines to blur. But I believe that the majority of the population does not have a vocation. And if you only work, even if you consider it a career, then your fulfillment will come from outside of your job and it makes sense to keep the two separate.
31 weeks ago

Alex Dea: I like to view it as a sliding scale. At times, I think I have balance in my life. I am able to adequately manage the things at work while still ...MoreI like to view it as a sliding scale. At times, I think I have balance in my life. I am able to adequately manage the things at work while still maintaining my lifestyle (ex: going to the gym, seeing friends, traveling etc) but there are also times when I don't have it and am not able to do those things. While its not ideal, I know that when I don't have great balance that it will come back, but if it goes on for too long of a stretch then I know I need to either do or say something to fix it.
31 weeks ago

La Donna Lokey Read the fabulous @AmyatCiti talking about Citi's social recruiting efforts & advice for jobseekers http://bit.ly/oHiz7C #jobs

42 weeks ago from Citi, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Social Media, Latest Social Media and Technology News and We're Hiring 3 more

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Ryan Stephens What book(s) are you currently reading? I'm on a Stoicism kick and reading The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius among others.

155 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Beatriz Alemar: Currently reading: Steering by Starlight (by Martha Beck) and the Gift of Fear (by Gavin de Becker)

@Ben - I loved How We Decide. I still use ...MoreCurrently reading: Steering by Starlight (by Martha Beck) and the Gift of Fear (by Gavin de Becker)

@Ben - I loved How We Decide. I still use some of the tips to help me make difficult decisions.
34 weeks ago

Lori Ruff: Rock The World with your Online presence... we're getting ready to release the 3rd edition so this is my focus until I deliver it to the publisher!
34 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Susan Kang Nam Looking further into Braze Careerist shortly ~ exploring options to connect, learn and share. Thanks again for connection earlier via Brazen Careerist tribe ~ here is to making a difference!

66 weeks ago

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Ryan Healy: Welcome to Brazen! Definitely let me know if you have any questions.
66 weeks ago

Susan Kang Nam: Thank you Ryan!! All the Best ~ Susan
66 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Ty Unglebower Today I am beginning the process of unfollowing, and unsubscribing, and just plain giving up on some of the "must follow!" gurus, blogs, Twitter feeds and websites I sort of fell for in 2010. Actually I didn't totally fall for all of them, but I was acting on the water cooler premise that if I read what everyone else read, I'd have more to talk about and hence more to network about. But it was inauthentic. I'm tired. No more "Godin-like" sites for me without some unique appeal.

72 weeks ago from Networking Tips, Creating a Life You Love, Baltimore Brazen and Washington D.C.2 more

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Ben Donahower: Yep, I get what I call RSS creep all of the time. Every six months or so I need to pare down.
71 weeks ago

Reneida: Completely agree Ty. This is particularly a problem with Twitter...before you know it you're following way too many people (especially the ...MoreCompletely agree Ty. This is particularly a problem with Twitter...before you know it you're following way too many people (especially the "gurus") and absorbing absolutely nothing in terms of content that is sincerely relevant to you. I only follow a few people that I find interesting and in line with what I want to learn/know. Sure, my follow back numbers suffer as a result, but I did not sign up to that SN for the popularity but rather the value.
70 weeks ago

Jamie Nacht Farrell People always talk about "being a loyal employee". BS - no such thing. People are loyal to themselves, most are just too unaware to realize it. Who are you loyal to? AND, if you are "loyal to yourself, how do you define what being loyal to yourself means? I'm loyal to myself; which means I am loyal to my belief system. To keep my impulsions in line, I have to list those beliefs and run every person/opportunity by them. How do you maintain loyalty to yourself? http://bit.ly/8YBjfE

79 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), Ask Penelope Trunk!, Entrepreneurs, Creating a Life You Love and Consultants R US 3 more

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JRandom42: There hasn't been loyal employees since the days of "Neutron" Jack Welch, "Chainsaw" Al Dunlap, and "Flameout"Carly Fiorina. It's been about 2 ...MoreThere hasn't been loyal employees since the days of "Neutron" Jack Welch, "Chainsaw" Al Dunlap, and "Flameout"Carly Fiorina. It's been about 2 generations since their heyday, and the idea of "loyal to the company" employees is a foreign concept these days.
47 weeks ago

Edward Antrobus: When it comes to loyalty, I admit, I tend to be like a scorned lover. When it's good, it's very good. Once I'm scorned, well, I won't say bad ...MoreWhen it comes to loyalty, I admit, I tend to be like a scorned lover. When it's good, it's very good. Once I'm scorned, well, I won't say bad things in an interview, but I won't say good things anywhere else. There have only been two cases where I left an employer on bad terms, but both times, I went from recommending the company to everyone to telling everyone to avoid them.
47 weeks ago

William Bryan To all you speakers, my question is how do you prepare for a speech? What steps do you take to make your speech the best it can be?

95 weeks ago from How to Give a Good Speech

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Rebecca Thorman: The best speech advice I've ever gotten is to practice in front of people you know. For whatever reason, this is harder than strangers, and if you ...MoreThe best speech advice I've ever gotten is to practice in front of people you know. For whatever reason, this is harder than strangers, and if you can rock your speech in front of your girlfriend or best friend, you probably have it down :)
95 weeks ago

Francesca Vanderwall: I'm a big fan of just memorizing your "outline" and then speaking extemporaneously from there. That way you minimize your attachment to particular ...MoreI'm a big fan of just memorizing your "outline" and then speaking extemporaneously from there. That way you minimize your attachment to particular words and focus on the ideas.
38 weeks ago

Amy Ng Good information, unless you're okay with LinkedIn using your name and profile photo for 3rd party advertising: A Box You Want to Uncheck on LinkedIn: http://t.co/vpVItWN.

41 weeks ago from Citi

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Amy Ng: I was happy to share the tip and I'm glad if it helped you!
40 weeks ago

Maura V. Pingor: Thank you for the tip!!! I followed the steps you shared with us!
40 weeks ago

Mozart Anyone know where I could find a sharp intern for my start-up(www.auntbertha.com) interested in policy, social entrepreneurship and ending poverty? Must have strong writing skills. If you know where I can go to find such a person message me!

41 weeks ago

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La Donna Lokey So giddy seeing @BrazenCareerist and our own internal celebrity @AmyatCiti featured on CNN talking about Gen Y! http://bit.ly/oEj41e

44 weeks ago from Citi, Breaking Into Banking, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and inCORPorated 2 more

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Amy Ng: Mega-kudos to Brazen Careerist for getting the recognition they deserved for being innovative! I'm just grateful they let us share a bit of their ...MoreMega-kudos to Brazen Careerist for getting the recognition they deserved for being innovative! I'm just grateful they let us share a bit of their spotlight.
44 weeks ago

Ryan Healy: Thanks, all! And a big thanks to Amy for rocking the interview! The whole piece was great, and what can be better than sharing the spotlight ...MoreThanks, all! And a big thanks to Amy for rocking the interview! The whole piece was great, and what can be better than sharing the spotlight with Citi?!
43 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Lauren Williams Loved hearing about Brazen through CNN! Enjoying the community already!

44 weeks ago

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Megan Atkinson: @Ryan - Would be awesome to hear how the CNN interview affected membership after a couple of weeks. A Brazen Life post, perhaps?
44 weeks ago

Ryan Healy: Good idea, Megan. I'll have to keep an eye on it and let you know!
44 weeks ago

Nicholas Jackson The Segment of CNN today in regards to BrazenCareerist was great! Any tips on gaining entry into investment banking would be greatly appreciated!

44 weeks ago

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Amy Ng: Nicholas, I am looking into this and will try to find someone you can connect with for assistance.
44 weeks ago

Ryan Healy What do you guys think, does Gen Y not know how to be part of a team like this article suggests? http://bit.ly/rumGeF

45 weeks ago from GenYChat, Personal Branding and Personal Development 1 more

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Megan Atkinson: @Beth, I definitely agree that there is a lot to be learned and taught from cross-generation friction and energy. I think that's what's missing ...More@Beth, I definitely agree that there is a lot to be learned and taught from cross-generation friction and energy. I think that's what's missing out there in the generational commentary like the post linked - the mutual learning opportunity.
45 weeks ago

Diana Antholis: People always need something to complain about. Managers are saying that newcomers to the office don't know what they're doing. So why don't ...MorePeople always need something to complain about. Managers are saying that newcomers to the office don't know what they're doing. So why don't those managers teach them? Train them? Do something about it?! Those same managers need to learn how to effectively deal with their employees. Instead of complaining they don't know how to be part of a team, why don't they show them?
It's a big transition - going from school, being nurtured, etc. to working with people who all think they are right. Everyone has different personalities...there are MANY older people who do not like working in teams. It's a personality thing, not a generation thing. But someone needs to blame someone, so the earliest generation in the workforce gets blamed and stereotyped. Typical.
45 weeks ago

Ryan Healy Thomas Friedman just wrote a piece about "The Start Up Of You" definitely give it a read - http://nyti.ms/oQpu7Q - This really resonated with me, and its something everyone in their twenties needs to come to grips with. If you're not a rockstar, you're not going to make it very long. It's too easy to outsource, automate, or replace you. So make sure you're always learning, adapting, changing, innovating and challenging the status quo!

45 weeks ago

Jaclyn Schiff We're going to start a career advice feature on Brazen Life! Calling all coaches and people with career expertise, we want to crowd source answers from YOU! Sign up here: http://bit.ly/pf3oVY

46 weeks ago from Ask A Coach

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Jason H. Parker: Am really excited to see what the Brazen Community will contribute to this!
45 weeks ago

Noel Rozny: Very cool! :)
45 weeks ago

Ryan Healy New Feature: Be Known for Your Ideas with Your Brazen Careerist Social Resume - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/03/09/new-feature-be-known-for-your-idea...

115 weeks ago

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Suzy Tonini: Thanks for the post Ryan.

Maybe I am missing something here, but between my Google Profile and Google Buzz conversations, might I not already ...MoreThanks for the post Ryan.

Maybe I am missing something here, but between my Google Profile and Google Buzz conversations, might I not already have a Social Resume?

Also, I would be VERY interested in seeing the rate and timeline of adoption by hiring managers and recruiters/sourcers of Social Resumes. And, how do you capture the info on a Social Resume into one of those dinosaur-like things called Applicant Tracking Systems that everyone still seems to be using?

I LOVE this stuff- it's getting the culture transformation going which is the tough part.
115 weeks ago

Ryan Healy: @Andrew - Great question, one of the problems is where do you put all of these ideas so 1) you don't lose them and 2) other people can see the ...More@Andrew - Great question, one of the problems is where do you put all of these ideas so 1) you don't lose them and 2) other people can see the ones you want them to see. That was our thought process behind the concept of our Social Resumes. Hopefully, you start putting them all on your Social Resume. As far as planning goes, I try to leave it at just jotting down notes. If you can't focus on what you're doing full time, its not going to work. The other ideas can wait.

@Suzy - Good points. Your Google profile and Google Buzz conversations are just like conversations you have on any other network, they get lost after a few days. Sure, people can really dig to go find them but that's a lot of work, and most people probably won't take the time to go past the first 1 or 2 links they see. I'm also very interested to see the adoption rate of hiring managers and recruiters etc. Obviously as the product matures, we'll need to address issues like capturing info in ATS's. We already have some thoughts but the real challenge now is to get the word out!
115 weeks ago

Kristen Creager I'm thinking of making a creative infographic resume. Does anyone here on BC have something similar?

48 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers, Social Media, Brazen Careerists on LinkedIn and I am Gen Y 2 more

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Kristen Creager: Just found out that a new service called Visualize.me will do this for you... Coming soon!
47 weeks ago

Sadya Siddiqui: Visualize.me is still in its beta version. it will go live in August.
46 weeks ago

Ryan Healy Hey! I'm a Co-Founder of Brazen and plan on being a life long entrepreneur. Hope you guys are enjoying the groups.

154 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

Robert G: looking forward to becoming part of the support of this team. rvg
46 weeks ago

Brittany Ansteatt: Just joined and added your site to my favorites bar, as space is limited, this is a BIG compliment. Bravo Braven.
46 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman I'm an inbox zero fan (clearing your inbox to zero every day), but found that I was also obsessively checking and responding to emails. Now, in addition to inbox zero, I've only been checking my email and Google Reader three times a day (7:30 am-9:30 am, 1-1:30 pm, 5-5:30pm) and literally closing those browser tabs when it's not one of those three times. I've found that creating this rule has dramatically increased my productivity and focus. Does anyone else do anything similar?

65 weeks ago from Perfectionist Rehab, Social Media, Work/Life Blur and Productivity & Time-Management 2 more

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Eboni Dunbar: That makes a ton of sense. I definitely over check my email. Unfortunately, nobody is emailing me that often! I'll have to try and do the specific ...MoreThat makes a ton of sense. I definitely over check my email. Unfortunately, nobody is emailing me that often! I'll have to try and do the specific times thing. It will make my partner happy too :)
47 weeks ago

Timothy Johnson III: Hi Rebecca. One thing I've done is unsubscribe from ANY email newsletter that hits my Inbox.

I've unsubscribed from email alerts from Brazen, ...MoreHi Rebecca. One thing I've done is unsubscribe from ANY email newsletter that hits my Inbox.

I've unsubscribed from email alerts from Brazen, Facebook, Twitter, so I can view those messages and interact when I'm actually using those sites.

As for Google Reader, I check it maybe ONCE or TWICE a week, at most. That way, I can catch up and read interesting posts all at one shot.

Lastly, I've disabled email notifications on my phone, so I have to open the relevant applications.

It seems to be working!

47 weeks ago

Jim Armstrong Ever had a great idea? For those with business ideas, why didn't you act on these ideas? I'm at Boston's Startup weekend and we're looking to find reasons why people with ideas don't act on them. What are your reservations, barriers to entry, etc? Any and all feedback is much appreciated.

50 weeks ago from Social Media

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Edward Antrobus: I could say time or expertise, but the honest answer is motivation. I get a lot of ideas that seem exciting until I think about the work involved. ...MoreI could say time or expertise, but the honest answer is motivation. I get a lot of ideas that seem exciting until I think about the work involved. Then it seems a lot less exciting. I usually start off doing some basic research and may last a couple weeks before pleasure reading, watching TV, gardening, or even housework becomes more interesting.
48 weeks ago

Jim Armstrong: Thanks to all for the feedback. This has been an amazing discussion and you all have raised very valid points.

@Tyna - I agree with you, ...MoreThanks to all for the feedback. This has been an amazing discussion and you all have raised very valid points.

@Tyna - I agree with you, particularly on #1...too many people are "haters" but I have found that when I surround myself with supporters, my ideas have a better chance of succeeding.

@Cameron - We really appreciate your words and support. I'll be in touch and keep you updated on IdeaPhy's progress.

@Erica - time seems to be the biggest hurdle for most...along with resources and fear of failure. Thanks for your contribution!

@Edward - I do struggle with striking a work/life balance...I often find myself burning the candle on both ends and not dedicating enough time to "life." While I do work long hours, I love what I do, which makes it easy to stay up odd hours. Thanks for your comment!
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Breanne Potter- Harris to become a MBTI practitioner you need to complete a 4 day certification workshop. https://www.cpp.com/contents/mbti_certification.aspx

134 weeks ago from MBTI Practitioners

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Breanne Potter- Harris: Wenylla, the online program you referred to has a specific focus for career counselors and does not address business applications.
134 weeks ago

Wenylla Reid: I passed and I am a certified to administer the the test. Also the general principles addressed in the course are pertinent to business applications.
49 weeks ago

Beth Trickett Hi. I'm new to Brazen and am considering a new career (I'm currently a journalist) in massage therapy. Is anyone working in this field currently?

51 weeks ago from Health Care and Medical Professionals, Practitioners and Recruiters

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Jason H. Parker: Hey Beth, I have a friend who manages and runs her own Massage Therapy practice. She also is a graphic designer and serves NP clients. If you'd ...MoreHey Beth, I have a friend who manages and runs her own Massage Therapy practice. She also is a graphic designer and serves NP clients. If you'd like me to track her down and connect you, I'd be glad to do so. Let me know!
51 weeks ago

Beth Trickett: @Jason: That sounds great. Thanks for your help!
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