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Sharalyn Hartwell It partially comes down to industry, grad school is almost necessity in some. For instance, if you're a teacher, having your masters is about the only way to advance your pay scale. But, in most industries, real world experience is just as valuable (and arguably more so) than grad school. So, for people in those careers, it comes down to personal preference. Davis says he'd feel more comfortable facing "walls" w/grad school under his belt. I'm not that way. I'd rather confront IRL.

121 weeks ago from u30pro

Ross Simmonds: Couldn't agree more! A lot of the communications peeps tend to solely think about their industry and no one else. Grad school may not be that ...MoreCouldn't agree more! A lot of the communications peeps tend to solely think about their industry and no one else. Grad school may not be that important in the Marketing field or Journalism field but when it comes to something like engineering it could be a $100k difference.
121 weeks ago

Sharalyn Hartwell So random, but wanted to share. My company is recruiting a research panel. It will ask your opinions about pop culture, politics, technology and media to evaluate differences among generations. We'll be sharing some of the findings back with the panel. If anyone is interested in participating, the link below gives more details and tells you how to join. (It's free and you won't get spammed, I promise!) Thanks! http://www.americangenerationssurvey.com/survey/pm/ag?list=7

79 weeks ago from Location Independent, New Media Marketing, Social Media Marketers, Young Professional Men (YPM) and Young Professional Women (YPW)3 more

Ryan Paugh What do you guys love/hate about webinars? I'm participating in The Career Summit later this month (http://thecareersummit.com) as a presenter. As I put together my notes I'm thinking about all of the good/bad sessions I have attended in the past and I'm wondering how I can make mine the best it can be. The Career Summit has some pretty amazing presenters and I'm hoping I can keep up with their greatness :)

84 weeks ago from Education and Social Media for Education

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Sharalyn Hartwell: What about a teleseminar? I'm speaking for one of those next week and I won't be able to have a deck for people to look at, they are just going ...MoreWhat about a teleseminar? I'm speaking for one of those next week and I won't be able to have a deck for people to look at, they are just going to be listening on the phone. Any suggestions for that? I'm incredibly nervous...
84 weeks ago

Ronn Irving: Sharalyn: The challenge is still the same - how do you engage your audience. With a teleseminar, you do NOT have to coordinate what you are ...MoreSharalyn: The challenge is still the same - how do you engage your audience. With a teleseminar, you do NOT have to coordinate what you are saying with what your audience is seeing, but you must keep their attention. How do you do that? Ask questions. Include polls. Try to make it a dialog, not another boring monologue. Keep it conversational and be aware of your pace.
84 weeks ago

Jessica Graves The story line I've been working with just took a turn that I'm not sure I'm happy with. Should I just go with the flow of the story and see if anything comes of it or should I question this twist?

99 weeks ago from Write a Book!

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Lindsey Sparks: I'd just keep writing and see what happens. Even if you decide to remove it later, you might write something in there you'd want to keep, or it ...MoreI'd just keep writing and see what happens. Even if you decide to remove it later, you might write something in there you'd want to keep, or it may lead you to a new idea.
86 weeks ago

Elizabeth Marling: Make sure your original idea is recorded somewhere--just an outline. That's what I do. It makes me feel like I can go back if things go ...MoreMake sure your original idea is recorded somewhere--just an outline. That's what I do. It makes me feel like I can go back if things go completely off into left field and see what I had intended. As long as you have that, just follow it as long as you can. You can always go back and edit on paper, but when you edit yourself in your own head sometimes ideas get lost. I say this as the biggest offender--I'm trying to work on the self-censoring thing.

Is there stigma surrounding the well-wishing in the writing community as in the theatre community? I'm always loathe wish writers the 'l-word' (not lesbian) because I am superstitious about creative work.
86 weeks ago

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87 weeks ago

Sharalyn Hartwell We've been discussing something at work--the role of influencers, particularly with branding. There are mathematical ways to evaluate online influence (companies like klout.com use algorithms) but how to you define and determine offline influence. First how would you define it? Second, what are the indicators that someone is indeed an influencer?

90 weeks ago from Personal Branding, Social Media Marketers, New Media Marketing and PR & New Media 2 more

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Raquel Elle Bell: Also, geotagging. Sites such as Foursquare facilitate the strategy.
90 weeks ago

Clara Kuo: This is an interesting question. I think in general anyone who is a thought leader is a good indicator of influence. This means individuals as ...MoreThis is an interesting question. I think in general anyone who is a thought leader is a good indicator of influence. This means individuals as well as organizations. You might want to find people who are usually the ones who stay on the trends and have a temperament for recommending products or services to other people that they know. For example, Apple is a huge brand with influence, and it's not necessarily "online."
90 weeks ago

Jessica Greekwood Interview today and I'm, of course, not sure what to wear. I know I need to wear a suit but I only have one suit. If I wear that on the first interview, what will I wear if asked back for a second interview? Perhaps I should invest in another suit, but the whole idea of wearing one color from head to toe freeks me out. Not to mention, you can't possibly stand out to your potential employer. Can I mix and match as long as I wear a suit jacket and look great? What are the rules here?

96 weeks ago from Dress Code Personal Style

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Stevie Wilson: I have the same issue . today big interview with 2 people.. and it's blazing hot in LA and I am wearing great pants but a jacket or sweater is ...More I have the same issue . today big interview with 2 people.. and it's blazing hot in LA and I am wearing great pants but a jacket or sweater is too much given the weather. It's all sort of odd--because being a fashionista, I have tons of great clothes but nothing too serious..
91 weeks ago

Raquel Elle Bell: Wear the bottom half of the suit and change up the top. Pick something cute and creative and pair it with some nice accessories.
91 weeks ago

Becky Benishek Have any of you tried using online career assessments to make better decisions as a professional? If you have, which ones? Were they useful? If not, what's holding you back (especially if they're free)? My company does tons of career assessment for young professionals so I'm interested to hear what your experiences have been.

95 weeks ago from myFootpath, Ask A Coach, Career Rocketeer and Job Resources and Career Coaching 2 more

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Danver Chandler: I was curious if you were aware of this new brain scan that predicts the perfect career!
MoreI was curious if you were aware of this new brain scan that predicts the perfect career!
http://www.impactlab.com/2010/07/22/a-brain-scan-could-help-you-find-the...
93 weeks ago

Becky Benishek: Doesn't that look like something straight out of sci-fi! I like this quote: "Intelligence was not always linked to physical size of different ...MoreDoesn't that look like something straight out of sci-fi! I like this quote: "Intelligence was not always linked to physical size of different parts of the mind."
93 weeks ago

Becky Benishek Does anyone have trouble with too-short sleeves? I almost always have to go up a size just to ensure the sleeves are long enough, and then of course the entire fit of the blouse is compromised. Otherwise I get salespeople assuring me I can "just roll the sleeves up." I don't want to HAVE to roll the sleeves up. Sure, I can take the too-large blouse to a tailor, but that's an added expense & trip. Arrgh!

96 weeks ago from Dress Code Personal Style

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Sharalyn Hartwell: An old colleague said I had "go-go gadget arms" so I totally feel your pain, Becky. I find some brands just tend to cut sleeve and pant lengths ...MoreAn old colleague said I had "go-go gadget arms" so I totally feel your pain, Becky. I find some brands just tend to cut sleeve and pant lengths longer. Victoria's Secret is a good place for structured work blouses, they tend to have longer sleeves. You only need to order a few things to get an idea of how their sizing typically works.

Also, because clothing is cut many layers at once, there can be a big discrepancy between blouses of the same size. I've found as much as a 1/2" difference in sleeve or pant length. Once you find something you like, measure out to find the blouse with the longest sleeve in your size. Match up the seams under the arms and follow out to the cuff. You'll be amazed at the difference you'll find. Same works for pants and measuring out the inseam. :) (Handy trick I use all the time! Sometimes that extra 1/4 to 1/2" makes all the difference in the world.)
95 weeks ago

Becky Benishek: @Emily, yes, I should invest more time (and, alas, $$) in tailoring. Fortunately most things do fit off the rack!
@Sharalyn, OMG, Go-Go-Gadget! ...More@Emily, yes, I should invest more time (and, alas, $$) in tailoring. Fortunately most things do fit off the rack!
@Sharalyn, OMG, Go-Go-Gadget! That cracked me up. I don't think I've ever gotten a long-sleeved blouse from Vic's Secret, that's a great idea! Express has been almost-good-enough for me, it depends on the style.
Great measuring tip! I will definitely employ that next time I feel the urge to go shopping...and buy in bulk if I find something that works. :)
95 weeks ago

Sharalyn Hartwell I just discovered something yesterday and I'm pumped about it. Women's Health magazine has a ton of free workouts you can download to your iPod. I think this is genius. I already bring my iPod to the gym, I don't want to bring paper with exercises jotted down and I definitely don't want to have to think of what to do next. I tried one of them on Saturday and my lower body is still in shock. Anyone else had success doing something like to shake up their gym routine?

99 weeks ago from Fit Freaks, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Dress Code Personal Style 1 more

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Sharalyn Hartwell: That's awesome @Emma. I just got back from a mid-day workout-a plyometric one from the site. I'm pooped! I'd love to read your blog!
97 weeks ago

Emma: So the workout was easy to use? I still haven't downloaded one yet. I'm tempted by the Evangeline Lilly one though, as I say in the post!

Blog is ...MoreSo the workout was easy to use? I still haven't downloaded one yet. I'm tempted by the Evangeline Lilly one though, as I say in the post!

Blog is at http://www.janehasajob.com
97 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Do you swear on your blog? Just read an article on NPR (http://n.pr/8Xtpst) about the emotional impact that profanity can have when used by authorities. They mentioned Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz and President Obama as examples. They also mentioned that strategic profanity doesn't work for every personality and that it should be used with discretion. I've dropped an F-bomb or two on my blog. I try not to do it a lot. What about you guys?

97 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas and Brazen Bloggers

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Annabel Candy: I will second Thursday! Surely ass isn't a swear word though... it's a bit childish but not profane? Some bloggers have built their careers on ...MoreI will second Thursday! Surely ass isn't a swear word though... it's a bit childish but not profane? Some bloggers have built their careers on cussing and good for them. Got to speak to those readers in the language they use:)
97 weeks ago

Marian Schembari: Alright, y'all, I got really excited yesterday reading all these responses so I wrote a blog post about it. Will be curious to see what you have ...MoreAlright, y'all, I got really excited yesterday reading all these responses so I wrote a blog post about it. Will be curious to see what you have to say: HELL NO I Won't Censor My Blog http://bit.ly/dpG9V8
97 weeks ago

Sharalyn Hartwell A guy friend working on a marketing project for his Master's has been asking me a lot of questions about marketing to women. He asked the pinnacle question yesterday, "Why is it great to be a woman?" I had a hard time putting it into words. Scientists recently discovered women deal with stress better because of the relationships they create http://tinyurl.com/g5ml. But is there more to it than that? Why is it great to be a woman? I'd love your take. Guys too. What do you think?

100 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), Ask Penelope Trunk!, u30pro, Young Professional Men (YPM) and Dress Code Personal Style 3 more

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Albert Ciuksza Jr.: @Megan - I would say that current marketing tends to focus on more simple/superficial aspects of women's lives rather than their expanding (and ...More@Megan - I would say that current marketing tends to focus on more simple/superficial aspects of women's lives rather than their expanding (and borderline/soon-to-be-dominating) role in society. From my reading, it seems to be consistent that women want to be respected as leading consumers, which is sadly not as obvious as it should be.
97 weeks ago

Elizabeth Marling: @Albert--sorry, I thought it was being posted by a different person. My bad. Sorry about that.
97 weeks ago

Meghan Skiff Summer is officially here and Pittsburgh is as hot and humid as ever! Hard to believe just a few months ago we were buried in snow! Anyway...how do you ladies cope with this sweltering heat when it comes to professional dress? I was in PHX/TUC a few weeks ago and sun dresses worked there, but most of the time they are a bit too casual to wear to the office in Pgh. Any suggestions on how to stay cool and professional chic?

98 weeks ago from Dress Code Personal Style

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Meghan Skiff: @Tyna Thanks..great articles. I like the idea of "back up clothes" but sometimes I think this is easier for men that women. Thoughts?

@Rebecca ...More@Tyna Thanks..great articles. I like the idea of "back up clothes" but sometimes I think this is easier for men that women. Thoughts?

@Rebecca Right on, I totally agree. Scandalous doesn't help our professional reputations much, does it?

@Juliana. Ha! I put my makeup on in the car this morning for the same reason! It is so humid here right now. I think that moving to a location with dry heat is something to explore :)
98 weeks ago

Becky Benishek: I agree on the layering! Our building gets cooler during the afternoon (and depending on where you are in the building, you can be hotter or ...MoreI agree on the layering! Our building gets cooler during the afternoon (and depending on where you are in the building, you can be hotter or colder from the start) so most of us have a cardigan hanging around. Or a company sweater. Or a fringed shawl!
98 weeks ago

Sharalyn Hartwell "Starting a company is a privilege, not a right." ~Guy Kawasaki in #brazen seminar {I like that sentiment a lot}

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Sharalyn Hartwell Just signed into the Guy Kawasaki Webinar #Brazen

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Kyle Hendrickson I've been told "consider what your writing says about you" more times than I can count. Being single, should I consider what the general population would conclude about me based on my writings (particularly when upset), or is it more important to write without compromising? How do you make that judgment personally? Will I be driving a stake through the heart of my dating life by writing about dating and the flaws I've observed via my own experiences and other people's?

98 weeks ago from Social Media

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Sadya Siddiqui: ok im 90% sure , u r the @badboyfriend guy. and i think your question is regarding all those tweets/blogposts u've been making. most of them are ...Moreok im 90% sure , u r the @badboyfriend guy. and i think your question is regarding all those tweets/blogposts u've been making. most of them are sexist , out-right explicit and some times even corny. but don't change a thing. you are getting followers in 1000s and lets face it , you really have something going on here, so why should you have to censor yourself. and arent we doing too much of self-censorship already - maybe there shud be one SM forum , where u can be yourself. so really dont ask , just do what you r doing. even if ur not the guy im referring to , my opinion is the same.
(and hey 10 things i hate about u, was some movie wasn't it)
98 weeks ago

Albert Ciuksza Jr.: I'm writing about stuff that is much less personal, but still somewhat risky. One thing I'm sure of is that there is an opportunity to offend, ...MoreI'm writing about stuff that is much less personal, but still somewhat risky. One thing I'm sure of is that there is an opportunity to offend, unintentionally, both now and in the future. It's impossible to know all of the possible ways people might interpret your writing. I've chosen to be both cautious and edgy depending on the situation. Regardless of how good your judgment is, something is likely to be taken the wrong way. As long as you write things that you know you can defend (even if that defense means admitting that you were wrong), you're on the right path.
98 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh So my Mom just called to tell me that she's mentoring someone on Brazen Careerist now. I think that's pretty awesome. I've always thought that Brazen was a great place to bridge the Generation Gap. So I'm wondering if more parents of Gen-Y professionals might start popping up here and mentoring the younger members of the community. What do you think? Would your parents consider joining Brazen? Would they like it? Would they understand how to use it?

99 weeks ago from Helicopter Parents, Mentors & Mentees and Work-Family Balance 1 more

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Kristen Jeffers: I'd like to see that too. I can't get my mom to get on any social media, but some of her siblings have, but mostly to monitor my younger cousin's ...MoreI'd like to see that too. I can't get my mom to get on any social media, but some of her siblings have, but mostly to monitor my younger cousin's activities
98 weeks ago

Suzanne Swint: i have been a member of BC since its launch & i am the mom of two gen-y daughters, neither of them use it or even know what is it.

i love the ...Morei have been a member of BC since its launch & i am the mom of two gen-y daughters, neither of them use it or even know what is it.

i love the concept & think that it can be a great platform for non-traditional types like myself...i don't fully participate because i am busy & a lot of stuff does not interest me.

i did, however catch the webinar with seth godin and i was quite impressed how impatient y'all were with the tech difficulties..i also rushed home (skipped the wine shop) to get here in time, but
you guys were brutal in the chatroom..

i am also signed up to hear guy kawasaki..
98 weeks ago

Sara Gallagher Rightly or wrongly, as a result of my parents' divorce, I no longer believe that love is enough to sustain a lifelong relationship. To be sure, it's difficult to have a fulfilling relationship without a deep, abiding love for one another. But marriage is also--and you could even say fundamentally--a business partnership. I write about this in this post http://gearsandshifts.com/2010/06/whats_love/ What, if anything, do you think marriage has in common with business?

99 weeks ago from Personal Development, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Work/Life Blur 1 more

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Josh Allan Dykstra: Might be some interesting things on this topic in the new book "Power of 2" by Rodd Wagner & Gale Muller, which provides some really fabulous ...MoreMight be some interesting things on this topic in the new book "Power of 2" by Rodd Wagner & Gale Muller, which provides some really fabulous research on what makes a healthy/strong business partnership. I found many of the same, complementary aspects seemed to cross over into my relationship with my wife.
98 weeks ago

Matthew Everett: This is an interesting discussion and is very similar to something I was discussing with a friend. We were discussing the difference in ...MoreThis is an interesting discussion and is very similar to something I was discussing with a friend. We were discussing the difference in "marriage" and "civil unions". I lamented the fact that the ideas of religion, love, and sex have more or less taken over what is fundamentally a contract between two people and the government. The fact is two people can love each other and never marry just as easily as two people can marry and never love each other. Where the trouble comes in is when you decide love = marriage or a loveless marriage = divorce.
98 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Are you making some time during the 4th of July weekend to relax? Catch up with family and friends? Not work? The 4th is always that time during the summer when I realize that I've been moving too fast and I need to slow down. Go outside and enjoy yourself this weekend. Hang out with the people that are important to you. The work will still be there next week. Happy 4th of July!

99 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management, Work/Life Blur and Work-Family Balance 1 more

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Ty Unglebower: I just picked up the Samuel Adams Summer Ale for this purpose.
99 weeks ago

Christina: so very true! growing up that was my mom's favorite saying...the mess will always be there tomorrow but my kids will grow up fast...spending time ...Moreso very true! growing up that was my mom's favorite saying...the mess will always be there tomorrow but my kids will grow up fast...spending time with her came first! I loved it and think everyone should realize that work will always be there, those that are important to you may not.
98 weeks ago

Christina "Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you....we are in charge of our attitudes" Tim Whitney

99 weeks ago

Sharalyn Hartwell: Such a true statement. I've heard that before, but it's definitely a good reminder. Thanks!
99 weeks ago

Raquel Elle Bell: I prefer to act then react.
99 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh The last few days in Madison, WI have been so dreary...but today it's sunny again. Woohoo!!! You'd think that rainy days would actually make me more productive because I can't do anything outside, but it's actually these sunny days that make me more prone to get things done. I think it's because nice weather puts me in a good mood. Is anyone else this way? Are you more productive on sunny days or when it rains?

101 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management, Madison MAGNET and The Madtown Crew 1 more

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Ryan Paugh: @Sharalyn -- I agree. When I'm feeling stuck at work I usually take a walk around Madison's Capitol Square for a quick break. Fresh air and ...More@Sharalyn -- I agree. When I'm feeling stuck at work I usually take a walk around Madison's Capitol Square for a quick break. Fresh air and exercise does wonders for me.

@Mike -- I hear that Seattle can be difficult for people who love the sun. I don't know if you have any indoor botanical gardens in your city, but when the weather sucks here in Madison my girlfriend and I go to the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Milwaukee and pretend that we're somewhere tropical. It's good for morale :)
101 weeks ago

jljkl: @Ryan - Great idea! I hadn't thought about hitting up the botanical gardens. Cheaper than my usual method of flying somewhere warmer.
101 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman Our CEO and President are traveling again today. It's so interesting how quiet it gets when they're not here. Not bad, just different. Does your boss' physical presence make a difference in your office? What does your answer say about the future of things like co-working, telecommuting and flexible work arrangements? Do you need to be face-to-face with your team to be successful?

101 weeks ago from The Boss-Employee Relationship, Travel for Business, Alice.com, Productivity & Time-Management and Coworking 3 more

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Jennifer Koren: I have managed in both an office an environment and also a work from home environment and I can 100% say that you do not need to be face-to-face ...MoreI have managed in both an office an environment and also a work from home environment and I can 100% say that you do not need to be face-to-face to have a successful team.

Actually I feel like people are more focused when they are not in the office since all of the office politics are non-existent. Excellent communication skills and having a stellar staff is a must for telecommuting but if you structure it correctly and have the right equipment then there is no need to work face to face.

My current staff is positioned all over the east coast and works all different hours. We have our own internal community as well as video conferences and trainings to keep the communication flowing on a daily basis to ensure that we all stay connected.

I do have an office to go to but when I go in I am distracted by the office politics and social atmosphere and it takes a few hours off of my day where I could have been more productive.
101 weeks ago

Lee Thompson: I agree with Jennifer...in having the flexibility to work from home a few days a week or to go into the office, either works. Face-to-face a few ...MoreI agree with Jennifer...in having the flexibility to work from home a few days a week or to go into the office, either works. Face-to-face a few of times a month seems to work well enough for the group in which I work and for me.
101 weeks ago

Jay Goldman Giving tough criticism to sensitive people is... well... tough. What have you found that works? Is it better to do it in person or through an online message so they have time to react in private? Share your best story about your worst experience giving feedback so we can all learn from your past :)

102 weeks ago from Rypple, The Boss-Employee Relationship, Inspiring Leadership and Mentors & Mentees 2 more

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: Criticism sanwiches. Start with inspiration, then put the criticism in the middle and end with applause or a positive start for the new direction ...MoreCriticism sanwiches. Start with inspiration, then put the criticism in the middle and end with applause or a positive start for the new direction that you wish the sensitive person to take.
98 weeks ago

Jean-Victor Côté: Show the sensitive person that you are sensitive too. Tell them how the behavior that you want him to change is affecting you and then ask him ...MoreShow the sensitive person that you are sensitive too. Tell them how the behavior that you want him to change is affecting you and then ask him what he plans to do about it. Allow for some initiative, because emotion is at the root of motivation and you don't want to destroy the latter.
98 weeks ago

Jay Goldman Gen Y sure loves its Feedback and Social Media. So why don't more Managers use SM to give their Gen Y employees feedback? Managers: have you thought about using all the great online tools to give kudos to your younger employees? Would you be comfortable bringing an outside tool to work to help your team kick ass? Gen Y: how would you respond to your manager sending you props via Twitter or LinkedIn or Brazen Careerist? What do you think?

102 weeks ago from Rypple

Sharalyn Hartwell: It depends on the situation for me. If the praise is pretty general and not something that will wind up making other team members feel poorly, ...MoreIt depends on the situation for me. If the praise is pretty general and not something that will wind up making other team members feel poorly, making me feel awkward (I've experienced that), I think witter or Brazen would be excellent. For LinkedIn, I would prefer formal written recommendations. It would be beyond weird for me if anyone attempted that for Facebook. Plus, social media makes it easy to reciprocate. Managers need praise right back...when they're getting it, they're more apt to give.
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