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OCTOBER 29, 2009

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OCTOBER 15, 2009

The Internet makes many new enterprises possible. For example, I recently ran across this example. Hooray for human ingenuity! The guy in the bed has used the Internet to combine his sloth (sleeping in) with environmental concern (people wishing to offset their carbon use) and clever marketing ("having an environmentally friendly day"). Made me laugh!

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

Miffy has always been there. If you met her as a child, you won't have forgotten her. Each time you see her iconic face - two simple dots and a cross for her mouth - in books, on posters, in the toy shop, it's like running into an old friend. You can almost see her wave. So it was a bit of a shock - and a delight - to come across this interview with author and illustrator Dick Bruna (via Fresh Creation ), and to register that Miffy had a creator.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog 4 Lies about social media Posted to: Job Hunt | Networking | Promoting Yourself October 21st, 2009 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Everyone knows that the best way to get a job is to leverage your network. And almost everyone knows that social media is a great way to build your network.

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Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance trainings aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, relevant, and maybe even enjoyable! Join expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training programs. You’ll discover creative strategies to turn traditionally dry topics into meaningful learning experiences that resonate and drive real change.

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Lateral Action

OCTOBER 14, 2009

When Australia's version of the Wall Street Journal takes notice of a local artist, it's a pretty good indication of a reputation on the rise. Three years ago, as nearly every Australian newspaper and glossy magazine delved into some aspect of Hazel Dooney's young life and career, a headline on a full page article in the Australian Financial Review read, "Hazel Dooney walks the razor's edge between respect and celebrity in today's art world".

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Lateral Action

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Photo by miyukiutada. Once upon a time there was a Buddhist master called Ajahn Chah, who lived deep in the forests of Thailand. He and his monks lived a frugal life of discipline and meditation. Although seemingly cut off from the world, his fame as a teacher spread so widely that he attracted pupils from the 'Western Paradises' of the United States, who donned the saffron robe and studied side-by-side with the local monks.

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Lateral Action

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Photo by AZAdam. Computers are very smart, but they have no imagination, right? They can only slavishly follow instructions and rules - which means they can't think for themselves and generate original thoughts. This is why a computer can beat a Grand Master at chess, but it will never compose music to rival Mozart. It's why Lou 's job is under threat from automation, but Jack has a bright future, safe in the knowledge that a computer will never replicate his ability to think creatively.

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Lateral Action

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Dan Pink has been one of the presiding spirits of Lateral Action from day one. Specifically, his book A Whole New Mind provided inspiration for the very first article we published - Innovate or Die: Why Creativity Is Economic Priority Number One - and more recently I wrote about his TED Talk, in Why Rewards Don't Work. But more generally, Dan's writings have been a big influence on our thinking as we've developed the site.

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Lateral Action

OCTOBER 26, 2009

This video of a conversation between Brian Eno and SimCity game designer Will Wright (via Fresh Creation ) reveals a surprising truth about creativity. The most beautiful, complex and apparently spontaneous creations are often produced by following a few very simple, very rigid rules. In their talk, Eno and Wright show some computer animations in which each coloured cell on the screen is programmed to analyse the behaviour of the cells next to it, and alter its own behaviour in response.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Obama. Wow. And one thing about work. Posted to: Career fulfillment October 9th, 2009 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook I was in the process of setting up Dora the Explorer for my four-year-old so that I could make breakfast.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Why men should give women flowers Posted to: Learn to take advice | Office Politics October 28th, 2009 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Here’s the deal with giving flowers. Women like receiving flowers. Men think flowers are stupid.

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Lateral Action

OCTOBER 12, 2009

When you set out to do something remarkable, sooner or later you realise you can't do it all on your own. You've got a great idea for a new business - but you only have a fraction of the skills, knowledge and contacts required for success. You need top talent, but you can't pay top dollar. So you'll have to make smart use of partnering and outsourcing to make it work.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog We overestimate the gap between nonprofit and for-profit jobs Posted to: Finding a career | Fulfillment October 30th, 2009 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook My ex-husband worked in the nonprofit sector for a while.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Asperger's at work: Why I'm difficult in meetings Posted to: Diversity | Knowing yourself October 29th, 2009 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Eighty percent of adults with Asperger Syndrome do not have full-time work.

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Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC

Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Blogs without topics are a waste of time Posted to: Finding a career | How to blog October 6th, 2009 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Stop thinking that you are such an incredibly wide-ranging thinker with so many interests and insights that you cannot be pinned down to just one topic.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 12, 2009

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog 4 Types of questions get us in trouble Posted to: Interviewing | Knowing yourself | Networking October 12th, 2009 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook How far you get, in almost anything, is limited mainly by your ability to ask good questions.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 18, 2009

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog The Internet has created a generation of great writers Posted to: College students | Diversity | Journalism October 19th, 2009 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook The best writers in the history of the world are graduating from college, right now.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How to deal with doubt: Take a leap Posted to: Fulfillment | Parenting October 22nd, 2009 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook The farmer broke up with me five times the first five months we were together, last year.

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Workplace violence prevention laws are rapidly evolving, with California’s SB-553 and New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act (S-8358B) leading the way. Join WILL’s experts for a nationwide webinar covering compliance requirements, with a special focus on these key state mandates. We’ll guide you through developing and implementing effective prevention policies, building a compliant plan, and delivering the required annual interactive training.

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