January, 2012

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How to manage a career in 2012

Penelope Trunk

I have never been great at picking my own clothes. I’m great at interior design, but I have a blind spot for clothes. So I email Melissa photos of my outfits, and she uses her photographic memory of my closet to edit my outfits. When I sent her this photo, she said: “What is this?”. I only wanted her opinion about the color of the shirt, so I thought it was okay that it was blurry.

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4 Reasons to Love the Boss You Hate

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I’m not a big fan of the word “hate” but let me be honest: I’ve definitely felt some very, VERY strong negativity toward a few of my superiors in the past. Hey, I’m only human. This is probably one of the most common challenges I hear from professionals. Working for someone you don’t like is the absolute worst. And yet, it can be a great learning experience if you approach it with the right attitude.

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The Dollar Payoff from CSR and Sustainability - Strategy+Business

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The Real Value of Tablet Computers to Creators

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When the iPad was launched, amid all the huzzahs and hoopla, there were a few murmurs of discontent from the creative community. “Sure, it looks slick, but you can’t make anything with it.” “If this isn’t ‘lean back’ media, I don’t know what is.” ‘Lean back’, of course, was a reference to Jakob Nielsen’s well-known […].

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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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Zero tolerance for domestic violence is wrong

Penelope Trunk

It's been four days since I documented my own domestic violence , in almost real-time, between me and the Farmer. The most common response I've heard is some variation of: "Zero tolerance for domestic abuse!" And you know what? I have zero tolerance for things I am not prone to tolerate as well. That’s easy, isn’t it? It’s much harder to see the issue from the person’s perspective who has the issue.

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How to have faith in yourself

Penelope Trunk

Sunday nights at our house are dinner with me, the kids, the Farmer and the Ex. They are always fun dinners, and I always feel very lucky for that. My six-year-old talked about his new baby cousin, Eva. "She has a terrible name," he said, "for Pig Latin. Its Vaeay. It doesn't work." We all do the vowel arranging in our heads and agree, Eva is not a good Pig Latin name. "Mom has a great name!

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Things I wish I had written

Penelope Trunk

In therapy lately I am learning to identify my feelings. Maybe you’re thinking this is elementary, but did you know that envy is about wanting something you don’t have, but jealousy is the fear of losing something you already have? I am thinking about those two things. I am almost never envious, but I am often jealous. Most of my emotions, in fact, are rooted in fear.

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My New Year’s resolution: pay attention

Penelope Trunk

Somehow, last year, I got too big-picture. It’s not surprising since I’m an ENTJ. I understand my deficit, which is one reason I picked the Farmer, an ISTP -–extremely short-term thinking. At the end of the day, the Farmer walks in the house and talks about his day’s accomplishments, and the weather. I used to tell him that the weather is such a stupid topic that it actually makes me uncomfortable to have him bring it up.

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Why Emotional Decisions Aren’t Always Bad

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Okay, listen up guys. I don’t say this often but here goes…. I was wrong. Well, maybe not completely wrong. But a little wrong. You see, I’ve written a lot in the past about why letting emotions guide you in the decision-making process is a dangerous thing. I, like the rest of the world, have been trained to believe that emotional decisions almost always lead to disaster.

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How to Stop Job Hopping Once and For All

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I’ve written in the past about the pros and cons of job hopping. Yes, it’s true; you can spin it any way you want. But let’s be real: job hopping is no fun. Whether it’s a “good thing” or a “bad thing,” for your career might be debatable in theory. But, in reality, it’s a serious pain. When you bounce from job to job , you find yourself in a perpetual state of transition, never really settled.

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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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Shoot for the Moon

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Here’s a little bit of trivia about me you probably didn’t know: I was the senior speaker at my high school graduation ceremony. Now, let me be clear: I went to a very small, independent study high school where most of the students attended just one day of class per week. The ceremony was actually held in the parking lot. So I’m not bragging here. I wasn’t valedictorian, though I did graduate with honors.

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Free Coaching Call: January 2012

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In case you missed it, I held my first free monthly coaching call of 2012 last week. You can listen to the recorded version using the audio player below. If you’d like to participate in the next call, please register and submit a question by visiting this page. Note that next month’s call will be on a Wednesday (not the typical Thursday). Subscribe to the comments for this post?

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The ?Third Team? Approach to Board Effectiveness

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7 Ways Learning to Draw Can Improve Your Productivity

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Drawings by Will Kemp Ever wanted to learn to draw? Have you daydreamed of just picking up a pencil and sketching? But inside there is a lingering doubt. A distant memory of a school teacher who told you once you were bad at art. An inner critic that holds you back… Even before you begin. […]. The post 7 Ways Learning to Draw Can Improve Your Productivity appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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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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Why It Pays to Panic Early (and How to Do it Effectively)

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Ask any writer or artist who has spent hours (or days) staring at a blank sheet of paper and they will tell you how paralysing creative freedom can be. And the freelance life may sound idyllic to those of you who have to report for duty in an office each day, but the freedom to […]. The post Why It Pays to Panic Early (and How to Do it Effectively) appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.

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When Safety Measures Boomerang for Online Auction Sites

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5 Ideas that will influence 2012

Penelope Trunk

If I look back on my blog, I can see that each year there were one or two ideas that just blew me away and ended up dominating my thinking. For example, 2011 my year to be obsessed with school – homeschooling and higher ed , 2010 was my year for disillusionment with happiness research , 2009 was when I started writing honestly about how unglamorous startup life really is.

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

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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.