March, 2010

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Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit? As Ive watched the disasters in Haiti and Chile, Ive been inspired by the hundreds of non-profit organizations that have poured into those areas, ready and willing to help.

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It's Time to Think Like A Fool!

Creative Think

It's that time of year again! And it's time for one of my very. favorite creative thinking strategies: Think Like A Fool. Image from the Creative Whack Pack. Carrying the strategy of "looking at things differently". to extremes brings us to the realm of the fool , the. being for whom everyday ways of understanding have little meaning. It's the fool's job to extol the trivial , trifle with the exalted , and parody the common perception. of a situation.

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Creative Doing Beats Creative Thinking

Lateral Action

The other day on Twitter, I accidentally nailed down what I’ve been trying to say on this blog for the past 18 months: We so easily associate creativity with creative thinking that they are often treated as synonymous. Whereas, in fact, you can do a hell of a lot of creative thinking (brainstorming, lateral thinking, […]. The post Creative Doing Beats Creative Thinking appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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Announcing another live video chat and something else. | Penelope.

Penelope Trunk

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Announcing another live video chat and something else. Posted to: Interviewing March 24th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook It is not lost on me that my blog is slowly becoming a platform to announce video chats.

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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 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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This blog has moved

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, March 10, 2010 This blog has moved This blog is now located at [link] You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to [link] posted by ficusrock at 10:36 AM 0 Comments: Post a Comment << Home Previous Posts Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a

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Meditation and Creativity

Lateral Action

If you could do with a little more clarity and focus in your creative work, have a look at What Daily Meditation Can Do for Your Creativity – my latest guest article for The 99%. One of the most popular pieces I’ve written at lateral action is How Getting Nothing Done Can Make You More […]. The post Meditation and Creativity appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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Are These Two Creativity Myths Holding You Back?

Lateral Action

I was walking down the street near my home in Berlin a few days ago when the image at right caught my eye in a shop window, and I couldn’t resist snapping a picture through the glass. ‘Kreativitat’, as you may have guessed, means ‘creativity’ in German, and the idea that it could be bought […]. The post Are These Two Creativity Myths Holding You Back?

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How to Find Inspiration When You’ve Run Out Of Things to Say

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. Last week, we looked at the problem of getting started, when you “don’t know what you want to to say” But you can also get blocked further down the path. When […]. The post How to Find Inspiration When You’ve Run Out Of Things to Say appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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How to Start Creating When You Don’t Know What to Say

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. Every creative medium has the equivalent of the writer’s blank page – an empty space waiting to be filled. And every creator knows the numbing feeling of staring at that space […]. The post How to Start Creating When You Don’t Know What to Say appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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Four Ways to Silence Your Inner Critic

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. NOTE FROM MARK: I was about to start writing about the Inner Critic last week, when Marelisa Fábrega sent in this excellent piece, which is a perfect fit for this series. […]. The post Four Ways to Silence Your Inner Critic appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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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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Is Disorganisation Stifling 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. Artists and other creative people are not renowned for their powers of personal organisation. “A cluttered desk is a sign of genius,” we like to say, when challenged about our working […]. The post Is Disorganisation Stifling Your Creativity?

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Live video chat: How to find the hidden job market | Penelope.

Penelope Trunk

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Live video chat: How to find the hidden job market Posted to: How to blog March 11th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook This video chat will take place Friday, March 12, 1pm eastern. ( Sign up here.) This chat will be about how to get a job by looking in the right places.

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How to find the most fulfilling careers | 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 How to find the most fulfilling careers Posted to: Finding a career | Fulfillment March 14th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Thanks to dating sites, we have a great way to gather data about the human condition without having to write grant proposals to the National Science Foundation.

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Live video chat: How to find career fulfillment | 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 Live video chat: How to find career fulfillment Posted to: Career fulfillment March 18th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook I keep wanting to use the word webinar, but I can't decide if it is too jargony.

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The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Leaders from Great Ones

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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The biggest triumph is getting out of bed | 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 The biggest triumph is getting out of bed Posted to: Fulfillment March 9th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Psychology Today did an interview with me. It was about my most triumphant moments in my life, and how I overcame obstacles to get there.

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Live video chat: Blogging Bootcamp, Tuesday March 2 | Penelope.

Penelope Trunk

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Live video chat: Blogging Bootcamp, Tuesday March 2 Posted to: How to blog March 1st, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook Yep, that's right. I'm going to tell you how to write a blog that will help you meet your goals.

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How to get unstuck in 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 get unstuck in life Posted to: Goal setting | Productivity March 16th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook I am a person who lives and dies by her to-do list. And right now, I’m dying. I’m dying because I am following all the prescribed rules except one.

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Webinar. How to be a millionaire from your blog. Really.

Penelope Trunk

Is this your first time here? About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Webinar. How to be a millionaire from your blog. Really. Posted to: How to blog March 30th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook You would not know from my blog that I actually make money from it. The first reason you wouldn’t know is that there are no ads on the blog.

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Building Compliant Workplace Violence Prevention Across States: CA SB-553 | NY S. 8358B

Speaker: Speakers:

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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List of things I hate #3 | 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 List of things I hate #3 Posted to: Knowing yourself March 4th, 2010 Del.icio.us Digg Reddit StumbleUpon Tweet This Facebook This is not an exhaustive list on the topic. In fact, it may be an inexhaustible topic. There are older lists of what I hate.

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