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Vickie Elmer
Hello Beltway Brazens, I need to interview two or three people who are working as independent contractors or freelancers in D.C. for an article for the WashPost's Capital Business. Takes about 15 -20 minutes. If you're game, contact me here or drop me a line at Vickie.Elmer@gmail.com. Look forward to hearing from you.
Vickie Elmer:
Thanks for all those who contacted me for this piece. I ended up with one Brazen person - the m.e. of the Brazen blog Jaclyn Schiff - in my ...MoreThanks for all those who contacted me for this piece. I ended up with one Brazen person - the m.e. of the Brazen blog Jaclyn Schiff - in my article. It's available now and gives 5 tips for super busy freelancers too at http://wapo.st/naDCYH
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Tariq West
Imagery and Bukowski verses from Levis ad brilliantly capture the zeitgeist for this generation, hit too close to home in UK - http://j.mp/nmMBnM #ukriots
25 weeks ago from Generation Y Marketers, I am Gen Y and Young Professional Men (YPM)1 more
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Tariq West
Digital Camera + Facebook + Alcohol = Augmented Reality - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/05/10/digital-camera-facebook-alcohol-au...
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I love this post. You are so right. I kind of miss the days (back when I was in college, when all we had was Friendster) when people would ...MoreI love this post. You are so right. I kind of miss the days (back when I was in college, when all we had was Friendster) when people would reinforce the kinds of nights they had had by getting together afterwards to talk to each other about it. Details were relived and timelines embellished, stories were created and developed, but all in all it was more of a bonding experience than even the party itself-- and much more fun and social than everyone getting up the next day and hunching over their individual laptops to remember the night's events through the medium of Facebook.
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Tariq West:
Glad the post resonate with you! I'm sure there's still plenty of the communal story-telling/building in person, it's just that it's easier for us ...MoreGlad the post resonate with you! I'm sure there's still plenty of the communal story-telling/building in person, it's just that it's easier for us to believe the stories we make up because we have photo aids that seem to support them. Thanks for commenting!
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
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Tariq West
Web 2.0 and the Business of Family - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/05/17/web-20-and-the-business-of-family
Sadya Siddiqui:
its interesting how u draw parallels b/w how corporations/governments and the family structure are both realizing the use of technology to bond. ...Moreits interesting how u draw parallels b/w how corporations/governments and the family structure are both realizing the use of technology to bond. but here's the difference governments have to & need to , you & your family want to. There is already this strong bond b/w your family members & u , and i guess at some level all of u realize how distances can impact ur relationships with each other. true that people are now substituting real life interactions for virtual ones, and that digital technology is eating away the time families spend with each other. but then theres another set of people who are embracing technology to do the exact opposite- like u they are keeping it in the family
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
manadam:
Test your family business brand awareness
world economy
Some family-owned or family-controlled companies actively promote their family heritage, ...MoreTest your family business brand awareness
world economy
Some family-owned or family-controlled companies actively promote their family heritage, but many do not. Do U.S. consumers know which major companies have family roots?
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IMD,seo
a leading international business school based Switzerland, designed a test in 2009 to measure the public's awareness of family DNA in European and South Korean corporate brands. The interesting finding of the test was that many family firms were not recognized as such. Some non-family firms were even falsely recognized as family businesses.
Is this also true for U.S. family businesses? To answer this questions
90 weeks ago
world economy
Some family-owned or family-controlled companies actively promote their family heritage, ...MoreTest your family business brand awareness
world economy
Some family-owned or family-controlled companies actively promote their family heritage, but many do not. Do U.S. consumers know which major companies have family roots?
burj khalifa tower
IMD,seo
a leading international business school based Switzerland, designed a test in 2009 to measure the public's awareness of family DNA in European and South Korean corporate brands. The interesting finding of the test was that many family firms were not recognized as such. Some non-family firms were even falsely recognized as family businesses.
Is this also true for U.S. family businesses? To answer this questions
90 weeks ago
Jamie Nacht Farrell
Growing up everyone told me,"you're going to be just like your father / mother". I thought to myself..LORD help me. I'm now only 29 and have combined the 2 of them into what i do. Have any of you turned into your parents as well? What have you taken from them? Who has gone the complete opposite? How heavily have your parents weighed in on your life choices?
http://bizrelationships.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/ive-turned-into-my-pare...
90 weeks ago from Consultants R US, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Personal Development and Inspiring Leadership2 more
Jamie Nacht Farrell:
@Teresa - I think its great that we recognize that we 'may' become or 'can' become our parents; but what we can also do is remember the mistakes ...More@Teresa - I think its great that we recognize that we 'may' become or 'can' become our parents; but what we can also do is remember the mistakes they made and the things we didn't like and be more cognizant of not mirroring those activities.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
Tariq West:
Interesting piece. I used to be powerfully motivated by the idea of being different from my parents. I've since realized though that there were ...MoreInteresting piece. I used to be powerfully motivated by the idea of being different from my parents. I've since realized though that there were powerful, worthwhile values behind a lot fo the life/lifestyle decisions that made me miserable growing up. I want a very different lifestyle than they had, but I'm more like them every day. That is, I've come to deeply appreciate their values and they guide me even as I craft a different life for myself. I think it's what they wanted.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
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Tariq West
Some thoughts on Theatre and Tech: Parallels in Stanislavski’s system and UX Design - http://bit.ly/lGa5zQ
32 weeks ago from Tech Gurus and Creatively Inspired
Cameron Plommer
Want to see all of my blog post drafts? Even if you said no to that question now you can! You see I write all of blog posts in Evernote, then copy and paste them into Wordpress for editing.
Anyways, I made the notebook I hold all of my drafts public. Just use this link: http://www.evernote.com/pub/camplommer/blogposts. I think it's a cool idea and a way to give people a glimpse into what's on my mind and what I'm thinking about.
Cool idea? Stupid? Let me know.
34 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Blogging Ideas and Wordpress Bloggers1 more
Jaclyn Schiff:
I like the transparency here, but what about when the drafts are put on your blog? Will readers want to keep coming back if they can see your ...MoreI like the transparency here, but what about when the drafts are put on your blog? Will readers want to keep coming back if they can see your drafts here?
32 weeks ago
32 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
What's your career theme song? Is there one song you play in your head or on your iPod or laptop all the time to motivate yourself? I write about some of mine over the years in a new blog post: http://workingkind.com/2011/06/my-work-theme-songs-music/ So what's on your career playlist? And how often does it change?
33 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Career Changers and Slash Jobs1 more
Ben Donahower:
Cat's In the Cradle by Harry Chapin. I don't have kids yet but this song has always made me think. I work like heck for a successful career but I ...MoreCat's In the Cradle by Harry Chapin. I don't have kids yet but this song has always made me think. I work like heck for a successful career but I won't neglect my family in the process.
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33 weeks ago
Tariq West
Join Higher Achievement, DC's premier and ward winning academic enrichment and mentoring program for at-risk middle schoolers, for a great summer party for the cause Friday night! http://j.mp/ivdpXU (If you can't make it yourself, please pass it on to some young pro/taste maker)
Ryan Paugh
Hey all you Washington D.C. people!!! I want to start creating some Twitter Lists by city to help Brazen members connect w/ each other locally. I'm starting w/ Washington D.C. because I know that you all are an engaged bunch. So leave your Twitter ID as a reply below and we will make sure to add you to the Official Brazen D.C. Twitter List.
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Noel Rozny
Have you ever experienced a physical illness as a reaction to workplace stress? How did you deal with it? Did you change your hours, your company, or your job itself?
41 weeks ago from myFootpath
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Regina Richardson:
Noel, that episode was several years ago now...currently, the JOY of being laid off and job hunting AGAIN (yes, there is heavy sarcasm interlaced ...MoreNoel, that episode was several years ago now...currently, the JOY of being laid off and job hunting AGAIN (yes, there is heavy sarcasm interlaced there) is wreaking havoc with eating. Caffeine to the rescue!
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Noel Rozny:
@Regina--I'm so sorry to hear that. What are you looking for (so we can all keep our eyes peeled for you??)
40 weeks ago
40 weeks ago
Becky Benishek
Every day in America, 12 people go to work and never make it home. Today is Workers Memorial Day--let's consider safety a priority for ourselves and our co-workers. Articles: http://1.usa.gov/kPG0Ad and http://bit.ly/lceamM
41 weeks ago from myFootpath, Job Resources and Career Coaching and Working w/ Colleagues and Co-Workers1 more
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Russell Friesenhahn:
Remember when we were younger and you never thought about death like that? I mean it happened, but only to old people. I'm only 26 but in the ...MoreRemember when we were younger and you never thought about death like that? I mean it happened, but only to old people. I'm only 26 but in the last few years, I've recognized my own mortality. I try to enjoy life as best I can, but knowing it ends just kind of gets to me sometimes. You know?
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Becky Benishek:
Russell, I completely understand. It can be hard to not-think about it!
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Megan Atkinson
America's Next Top Energy Innovator Challenge - sounds like a reality TV show, but it's really the US DOE's method to match start-ups with cutting edge technologies - without all the red tape and up-front costs. http://wp.me/p1kAA3-5w Start-ups and innovators, dig in! Clean tech is about to boom!
40 weeks ago from Business Development, Innovators Incubation and Green and Environmental industries1 more
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Jason H. Parker
It's FRIDAY (and no, I won't sing Rebecca Black on Brazen, even if her video has over 120 million views on YouTube), which means it's just day 5 (of 7) in the week of many Brazen members. What are methods and strategies you use to prevent "end-of-week" burnout?
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Noel Rozny:
Friday is the one day of the week I let myself go out to lunch! (Otherwise I bring lunch to save $$.) It's something that I look forward to all ...MoreFriday is the one day of the week I let myself go out to lunch! (Otherwise I bring lunch to save $$.) It's something that I look forward to all week and it acts like a nice pat on the back at the end of the week.
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Kristen Creager
In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, what is your opinion about drinking in the office? Startups like Yelp and Twitter allow booze, if employees record each one they drink. http://bit.ly/i2YVLf Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?
46 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers, I am Gen Y, Brazen Careerists on Twitter and Brazen Careerists on LinkedIn2 more
Chris Parker:
@Megan, I could not agree more with some after work outing. That might help
@Cary This co-worker I avoid can go belligerent and angry just for ...More@Megan, I could not agree more with some after work outing. That might help
@Cary This co-worker I avoid can go belligerent and angry just for showing up to work so maybe a drink could help them chill out, but then again it might not
46 weeks ago
@Cary This co-worker I avoid can go belligerent and angry just for ...More@Megan, I could not agree more with some after work outing. That might help
@Cary This co-worker I avoid can go belligerent and angry just for showing up to work so maybe a drink could help them chill out, but then again it might not
46 weeks ago
Eric:
Drink at your own risk when among colleagues - you've been duly warned. Everyone has different behaviors and tolerances after a few drinks. ...MoreDrink at your own risk when among colleagues - you've been duly warned. Everyone has different behaviors and tolerances after a few drinks. Know yourself and be realistic. I've seen a few drinks lead to some great team building when people relax a bit, and I've seen it tarnish a few careers as well when people relax a bit too much. YMMV as they say.
46 weeks ago
46 weeks ago
Tariq West
I made the really tough decision in Feb to leave Booz Allen after only 6mo. I am very thankful for the opportunities and relationships I had there, and intensely aware of how questionable it looks to leave a position after only 6mo. A month into my new gig at AKQA though, I feel very much vindicated in my decision to pursue a better fit in terms of personality, career goals and ideal compensation. Has anyone here made a similar move early in their career? Have there been negative repercussions?
46 weeks ago from Young Professional Men (YPM), I am Gen Y and u30pro1 more
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Ryan Healy:
Congrats, Tariq! I'm sure it was a tough decision, but there is nothing wrong with leaving after 6 months if you know that it isn't for you. You ...MoreCongrats, Tariq! I'm sure it was a tough decision, but there is nothing wrong with leaving after 6 months if you know that it isn't for you. You can never achieve what you want to achieve if you are playing by other people's so called rules!
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Jennifer Koren:
@Ryan I completely agree and congrats Tariq!
I did the exact thing after a 6 month period for a new job and experience that I thought I really ...More@Ryan I completely agree and congrats Tariq!
I did the exact thing after a 6 month period for a new job and experience that I thought I really wanted. Even though it was very unlike me to do anything like that I have never looked back and have actually carried that experience with me to this day. Working that job and making the decision to leave so early has made me realize exactly the type of job that I never want to work at again...so it was worth it.
Sometimes we have to take those steps to know what we really want out of our careers. It's only made me more wise in my job decisions and has never come back to haunt me.
Congrats again and good luck!
46 weeks ago
I did the exact thing after a 6 month period for a new job and experience that I thought I really ...More@Ryan I completely agree and congrats Tariq!
I did the exact thing after a 6 month period for a new job and experience that I thought I really wanted. Even though it was very unlike me to do anything like that I have never looked back and have actually carried that experience with me to this day. Working that job and making the decision to leave so early has made me realize exactly the type of job that I never want to work at again...so it was worth it.
Sometimes we have to take those steps to know what we really want out of our careers. It's only made me more wise in my job decisions and has never come back to haunt me.
Congrats again and good luck!
46 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Tariq West
The internet is a democratic space in the sense that web 2.0 tools have allowed for political expression, mobilization and direct action. One of the key dimensions of democracy, however, is deliberation. Can the internet provide a context for informed, nuanced decision making amidst complexity and disagreement? What tools are available for deliberation on the internet? More here: http://bit.ly/aN3OSJ
91 weeks ago from Political Bloggers, Social Media, Nonprofiteers, Government and Public-Sector and Future Leaders3 more
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Elizabeth Marling:
This is too fascinating not to be reopened. I also have to recommend anyone who sees this link to Tariq's blog. Incredibly thought provoking ...MoreThis is too fascinating not to be reopened. I also have to recommend anyone who sees this link to Tariq's blog. Incredibly thought provoking material, excellent brain food for any other pseudo-intellectuals like myself.
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76 weeks ago
Kaseema:
You have asked a very important question, however I would have to suggest you take a look at a technology called Google Wave all conversations or ...MoreYou have asked a very important question, however I would have to suggest you take a look at a technology called Google Wave all conversations or deliberations which is a discussion of all sides can be done with this technology. It can be done in real time without servers. you create the space through the use of invitation, within that space you can exchange ideas, opinions, video, pics, create agenda and, plans. Yes I would agree we must deliberate to come to an agreeable or correct conclusion which may lead to a plan of action. This I believe will begin with Web 3.0 on which Goggle Wave will lead the way.
You wrote a good blog on the subject I look forward to reading more from you.
53 weeks ago
You wrote a good blog on the subject I look forward to reading more from you.
53 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Elysa Rice
major things you'd like to accomplish before age 30. GO! [ps: I'm working on a blog post for my impending 29th birthday so please note if your answer is non-bloggable]
54 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), Personal Development, Professional Development, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Creating a Life You Love3 more
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Elysa Rice:
Alyssa - having some of the BIGs seems to be a common goal I've seen and certainly no small adventure
Brittany - I think it's a little of both - ...MoreAlyssa - having some of the BIGs seems to be a common goal I've seen and certainly no small adventure
Brittany - I think it's a little of both - generation plus weather
Venessa/Cathy - I agree writing for TV would be fun.
53 weeks ago
Brittany - I think it's a little of both - ...MoreAlyssa - having some of the BIGs seems to be a common goal I've seen and certainly no small adventure
Brittany - I think it's a little of both - generation plus weather
Venessa/Cathy - I agree writing for TV would be fun.
53 weeks ago
Ed Barrientos
Judged a business plan competition called Pitch Dingman, at the University of Md over the weekend. What a great group of students. There were several excellent presentations. I think it's a fantastic way for entrepreneurs to learn how to raise funding and fine tune their business ideas. Wish that some of the Federal stimulus money would have gone to such competitions. Jobs created by startups are vital to any recovery. Has anyone here participated in a business plan competition?
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Tariq West
Walt Whitman, Jeans and the Ethos of Gen-Y - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/03/17/walt-whitman-jeans-and-the-ethos-o...
Jessica Schanberg:
Thank you for sharing these amazing commercials. They are beautiful.
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Tariq West
Check out this Brazen Careerist Crowdsource Your Career Meetup! http://meetup.com/u/1Ppw #Brazen
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Ryan Paugh
What are your favorite types of posts to read and comment on when you visit Brazen? I'm not sure if you guys realize this, but it's such a difficult job to filter through our database to find the best of the best. It's all relative + there's so much to go through that I could literally read blog posts 24-7. I like original, opinionated blog posts. I'm not a huge fan of cliche personal development posts. What about you? Help make my job easier :)
77 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Blogging, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers and Brazen Community Feedback3 more
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Kenji Crosland:
I like posts that explore difficult questions, even if they don't provide answers. I dislike posts like "Five funky habits that will change your ...MoreI like posts that explore difficult questions, even if they don't provide answers. I dislike posts like "Five funky habits that will change your life!"
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Elizabeth Marling:
I like posts that are both personal and informative: for example, someone gives instruction for a skill, task, etc. I get a lot more from an ...MoreI like posts that are both personal and informative: for example, someone gives instruction for a skill, task, etc. I get a lot more from an author who gives the reader their own real-life method. Sometimes people get stingy with knowledge and only share some of what they know, and I can usually tell. I want to know what the author knows--and something of their actual experience in the real world using that knowledge.
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Tariq West
"What the fuck is social media strategy" - They BS so you don't have to - http://bit.ly/biOwXi #brazen
76 weeks ago from
Tariq West
Closed on a nice little rowhouse by Mt Vernon Sq. The housing search is over, woot! Stay tuned for housewarming details. #fb #brazen #in
76 weeks ago from
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