February, 2010

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Twitter can save your life

Penelope Trunk

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Supercharge Your Productivity with Ultradian Rhythms

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With the coming of the information age a fad called multi-tasking was also born. Somehow it was perceived efficient to be able to do many things at the same time; read your emails, talk with your spouse, eat bubblegum while walking… The reason I call multi-tasking a fad is that research shows that multi-tasking is […]. The post Supercharge Your Productivity with Ultradian Rhythms appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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How to Create Your Own Blogger Stage Fright – and Then Kick Its Ass

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Image by eschipul When Mark tossed out the challenge of sending in our creative blocks, I hit the keyboard faster than a speed demon in a red wagon. I was determined. I was going to tell someone. Once and for all. I have performance anxiety. I know, I know, that’s a dreaded thing to have. […]. The post How to Create Your Own Blogger Stage Fright – and Then Kick Its Ass appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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Switch Off Your Social Self – Switch On Your Creativity

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Image by the sea the sea We’ve all heard someone say things like, “Everyone is an artist” and “We’re all born naturally creative.” But most of us smile and nod (and think to ourselves, “Yeah, right!”) when we hear something like that, much in the way that we do when someone says something like, “Everyone […]. The post Switch Off Your Social Self – Switch On Your Creativity appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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5 Stories that Make Complex Issues Compelling

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As human beings, we love stories. We love to hear them and we love to tell them. We are always telling stories – sometimes to others and sometimes to ourselves. All else being equal, the best story wins. Another good reason to learn to tell better stories is because people don’t make rational decisions. They […]. The post 5 Stories that Make Complex Issues Compelling appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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Twitter can save your life | 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 Twitter can save your life Posted to: Networking February 10th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook It’s safe to say that the majority of the world thinks Twitter is a waste of time. Yes, Twitter is a darling of the New York Times and frequents front pages of mainstream media.

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Frugality is a career tool | 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 Frugality is a career tool Posted to: Money February 1st, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook I have earned a lot of money in my life. But I have never had an extravagant life. I don’t own a house. I’ve never bought a new car.

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Almost a review of Seth Godin's book, Linchpin | Penelope Trunk's.

Penelope Trunk

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Almost a review of Seth Godin's book, Linchpin Posted to: Career fulfillment | Self-management February 15th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Seth Godin’s new book, Linchpin , has arrived. I read it on the farmer’s sofa.

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The nuts and bolts of building a brand | 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 The nuts and bolts of building a brand Posted to: Managing Up | Self-management February 23rd, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook I am switching up the blog a bit. It's time to take the Brazen Careerist part off of my blog.

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Mindfulness makes you more productive | 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 Mindfulness makes you more productive Posted to: Productivity | Time management February 22nd, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook I’m in the midst of dumping my happiness obsession for something else , but I wonder what is the key to a good life if I’m giving up on happiness?

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

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

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

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How to write about your life | 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 How to write about your life Posted to: How to blog | My book February 11th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Agents contact me on a regular basis to ask me if I want to do a book about my life. I say no.

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Check-up for self-delusion | 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 Check-up for self-delusion Posted to: Diversity | Self-management | Women February 7th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook It’s unbelievable to me that everyone continues to watch football when we know that men are getting genuinely, permanently, brain damaged.

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Test: Is your life happy or interesting? | 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 Test: Is your life happy or interesting? Posted to: Fulfillment February 16th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook The culmination of my four-year obsession with happiness research is that I think people need to choose between an interesting life or happy life.

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Chat with me tonight, live, via video. | 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 Chat with me tonight, live, via video. Posted to: Networking February 3rd, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Is this even a good headline for a blog post? I don't know. Do you want to know what I'm like unedited?

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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How to be more creative at work | 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 How to be more creative at work Posted to: Fulfillment | How to blog February 18th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook My current favorite blogger is Dave Portnoy at Barstool Sports. ( N ot safe for work.