April, 2010

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What toll has workplace stress taken on your life?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, April 5, 2010 What toll has workplace stress taken on your life? Since last October, it seems like every time I interview someone theyre sick, just getting sick -- or coming off a bout of illness that has lasted weeks.

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When Have You Felt Most Alive?

Lateral Action

Image by Hugh MacLeod What moments of your life do you remember most vividly? The ones where you felt most alive? What difference have those moments made to your life? Is it possible to recapture that feeling? These are some of the questions that went into a recent guest article I wrote for Hugh MacLeod’s […]. The post When Have You Felt Most Alive?

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Paradoxes of Creativity

Creative Think

I like this list of eight paradoxes of creativity from creativity thinker Michael Michalko (author of Thinkertoys , among other works): To create, a person must Have knowledge but forget the. knowledge; See unexpected connections in things but not have a. mental disorder ; Work hard but spend time doing nothing ; Create many ideas yet most of them are useless ; Look at the same. thing as everyone else, yet see something different ; Desire success. but learn how to fail ; Be persistent but not st

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Turning point | Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist

Penelope Trunk

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Turning point Posted to: Starting a new job April 20th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook When the kids and I arrived at the farm the day of the wedding, I got out of the car and the farmer said, "You're wearing black?

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HIA Technologies Turns a New Chapter in Professional Development and Training

HIA Technologies announces the launch of Qvio™️ - transforming video engagement with two-way interactivity. With Qvio viewers can ask questions and get instant answers from the content owner's Author-Controlled AI™️.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: How Badly Do You Need Time Off?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, April 13, 2010 How Badly Do You Need Time Off? The day before I left for vacation a couple of weeks ago, I was trying to finish my work, pack for my family, clean the house for the house sitter and figure out what that weird smell was coming from my refrigerator.

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Making Ideas Happen: an Interview with Scott Belsky

Lateral Action

If you want to turn your creative ideas into finished artworks, products or services – instead of allowing them to evaporate into thin air – you’ll want to get hold of Scott Belsky’s new book Making Ideas Happen. In it, Scott shares the results of his enquiry into the working habits of exceptionally productive creative […].

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10 Essential Blogs for Creative Entrepreneurs

Lateral Action

Creative entrepreneurs are driven by a passion to create remarkable things and meaningful relationships. They come in various types: Artists and creatives who make a living from their artwork Entrepreneurs who take a creative approach to their business Independent-minded individuals who want to create a unique lifestyle for themselves and their families.

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Age of Conversation 3 – It’s Time to Get Busy!

Lateral Action

Yes folks, it’s that time of year again — Age of Conversation returns in its third incarnation, with the theme “It’s time to get busy” If you’ve not come across it before, Age of Conversation is a social media phenomenon – a real live printed-on-paper book written by hundreds of co-authors and edited and promoted […].

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Art Heroes Radio: Conversations about Living and Working in the Arts

Lateral Action

Image by John Kratz If you want to know how creativity (and the business of creativity) really works, you need to look at the examples of people who are engaged with it day in, day out. That’s why we feature so many case examples and interviews with great creators at Lateral Action. And now one […]. The post Art Heroes Radio: Conversations about Living and Working in the Arts appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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The Ultimate LMS Buyer’s Guide: Everything You Need to Know When Purchasing an LMS

Whether you’re shopping for your very first learning management system (LMS) or looking to upgrade, the process can be overwhelming. With so many vendor options, each with its own multitude of features and pricing structures, even the most seasoned educators, trainers, and business leaders can feel lost in a sea of choices! Finding the LMS that’s best suited for your organization requires a planned, strategic approach.

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Is Fear of Breaking a Taboo Blocking Your Creativity?

Lateral Action

If you have a creative block you’d like some help with, tell us about it – details in the first article in the series. Supposing you had a secret. And supposing that secret carried a big social stigma, that could cost you your job if it were ever known. And supposing you were a writer, […]. The post Is Fear of Breaking a Taboo Blocking Your Creativity?

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5 Steps You Must Take Now to Help Your Career

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, April 27, 2010 5 Steps You Must Take Now to Help Your Career I sort of feel like Ive been holding my breath since last fall when the economy started to fall apart and people were losing their jobs right and left.

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6 Tips for better conflict resolution | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog 6 Tips for better conflict resolution Posted to: Negotiating April 15th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Coats are very important on the farm. Mine are always not dry enough, not warm enough, or not dirty enough for going into the chicken house.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: 5 Important Rules for New Employees

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, April 20, 2010 5 Important Rules for New Employees No one forgets their first job, just like no one forgets their first love. Its imprinted in our brains, part of what makes us who we are today. While many first jobs are tough -- who doesnt remember the boss yelling or co-workers giving us a hard time because we were young ?

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Seth Godin talking with Penelope, live this Thursday | Penelope.

Penelope Trunk

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Seth Godin talking with Penelope, live this Thursday Posted to: Career fulfillment April 26th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Guess what? I'm going to Seth Godin's house for my next webinar, which is super exciting to me because I've never met Seth, but I love his ideas.

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Do Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Make You More Creative?

Lateral Action

If you have a creative block you’d like some help with, tell us about it – details in the first article in the series. Many creative people hate to feel themselves constrained by the rules and conventions of society. Moderation and common sense are all very well for the bourgeoisie, but the Bohemian quarter has […]. The post Do Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Make You More Creative?

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Webinar on Friday, Wedding on Saturday | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Webinar on Friday, Wedding on Saturday Posted to: How to blog April 14th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook I’m getting married on Saturday. We will talk about that in a minute. First, I want to address the recent onslaught of complainers who have entered my life.

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Productivity is about finding space | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Productivity is about finding space Posted to: Productivity April 12th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook I have often thought that we choose to marry someone who has something we don't have, but we wish we had.

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eWOW 2023 Virtual Summit #OwnYourGrowth

At eWOW, we are all about holistic growth – personal and professional. Growth that goes beyond a job title and paycheck. This year, eWOW 2023 virtual summit focuses on owning your growth – an action plan that will help you chart your path to success that is unique to you.

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We're nearing the end of email, maybe | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog We're nearing the end of email, maybe Posted to: Networking | Self-management April 23rd, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook The vast majority of electronic communication today is via social media, according to Paul Greenberg , a relationship management consultant.

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