On The Job
MARCH 23, 2009
It's late. Most of the offices are dark, and the only sound if the "squeak, squeak, squeak" of the cleaning guy's cart as he slowly wheels it down a nearby hallway. At your desk, you try again to focus on the work in front of you. You've been working for 14 hours straight, and only grabbed some potato chips and a soda from the vending machine for dinner.
Lateral Action
MARCH 23, 2009
Photo by cesarastudillo. Lateral thinking is such a familiar concept that it's virtually synonymous with 'creative thinking'. The phrase 'lateral thinking' is frequently used interchangeably with 'creativity'. We take it for granted that creative people think different to the rest of us. It's what makes them creative. The popularity of lateral thinking is testament to the creativity, productivity and promotional energy of its originator, Edward de Bono.
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On The Job
MARCH 26, 2009
Some days I think there should be another word for stress besides "stress." I mean, does one simple word really describe what millions of people are experiencing these days? We've been complaining for years that we have too much stress at work. Studies have shown that we get headaches, stomach pains, back problems and may even make ourselves more susceptible to things like cancer because of the pressure we feel in our lives.
On The Job
MARCH 19, 2009
Everyone knows that when a boss starts "paper-trailing" you -- giving you written reprimands that go into your personnel file -- you're in deep doo-doo. That's because written reprimands are what bosses do when they're seriously considering booting you to the curb -- or have already made up their mind and are just going through the paper thing because human resources makes them.
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On The Job
MARCH 16, 2009
The thought of Tiger Woods not playing golf is enough to cause many fans and amateur golfers to hyperventilate. But what if one day no one wanted to pay to watch golf, and all the sponsors said they would rather start supporting ping pong? Would you advise Tiger to switch to ping pong? It would seem wrong to many who have watched Tiger's talent over the years.
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On The Job
MARCH 9, 2009
If you would have suggested a year ago to employees that they should take an unpaid leave for a few days or even a week to help out an employer's bottom line, they might have suggested you assume an anatomically difficult position. Now, employees are volunteering to take time off without pay in order to help employers avoid layoffs. While career coaches are advising employees to use any furlough time to network and spiff up their resumes and interviewing skills, I began wondering what workers re
On The Job
MARCH 5, 2009
When you get an angry or nasty e-mail from a co-worker, the first thing you probably want to do is fire one back. "Listen, you moron," you type. "You can take your ridiculous ideas and shove them up your." Wait. Don't send it. You know better. You understand that it's not smart to put such a message in an e-mail, but when you've been unfairly accused of something, or the co-worker makes snide comments about you or your job performance, you really, really want to respond in kind.
On The Job
MARCH 2, 2009
Recently on Twitter I told Ari Herzog that the photo he posted of a recent job fair reminded me of a herd of wildebeests looking for the last watering hole. I've seen quite a few similar photos: Hundreds, sometimes thousands, of people lined up for a limited number of jobs. From the slouching teen with multiple body piercings talking on a cell phone to the over 45 job seeker clad in a Burberry trench coat, tapping away on a Blackberry, they all stand in line trying not to appear desperate that t
Lateral Action
MARCH 18, 2009
Photo by Abulic Monkey. In my last article I reviewed the speech recognition functionality of Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Now I'm going to focus on the creative side of things, by looking at five benefits of speech recognition for writers - plus two pitfalls you should watch out for. 1. Get Your Thoughts Down Quicker. I'm a pretty fast touch typist, but even so my fingers often struggled to keep pace with my thoughts as I wrote.
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Lateral Action
MARCH 16, 2009
Do you ever struggle to type out your thoughts as quickly as they come to you? Do you get tired of sitting hunched over your laptop for hours on end? Or is spelling a bugbear that sucks all the pleasure out of your writing? Have you ever dreamt of being able to talk to your computer and watch the words magically appear on the screen? Would you love to stroll about your office dictating to your digital PA?
Lateral Action
MARCH 6, 2009
Like most fans of Alan Moore's graphic novel Watchmen , I'm looking forward to the feature film version with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. One of the articles that caught my eye while surfing idly performing important research for Lateral Action was The business behind The Watchmen by Dan Matthews. The author gives some of the back story of a production process that has lasted over 20 years, and argues that 'the film's success was sealed off-set': Like Cloverfield and the Dark Knight
Lateral Action
MARCH 2, 2009
Regular readers of Lateral Action will know we're pretty sceptical about the idea of creative genius. You've probably noticed we preach a gospel of creativity-as-hard-work rather than the proverbial flash of inspiration. We've looked at creators such as Michelangelo , Kurt Cobain , Darwin , David Bowie , Shakespeare and Stanley Kubrick , and shown how their apparently effortless genius can be traced to hard work, craft skills, effective business models and eccentric habits.
Lateral Action
MARCH 4, 2009
Image source: Mark Hayward. “ Whether you think that you can, or that you can’t, you are usually right.” ~ Henry Ford. Are you looking to take lateral action and make a life change of some sort? Why not try a little reverse engineering for your goals? This article is for anyone who wants to STOP thinking about doing remarkable things and start making them a reality.
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On The Job
MARCH 30, 2009
Just imagine, for a moment, what it must be like to be an AIG employee. Armed guards at the door. Your top executives threatened in horrific ways, even if they had nothing to do with the executive bonus debacle. Even AIG families have been threatened. Dan Schawbel , a personal branding expert, says there’s no doubt that current AIG employees are going to be “tainted” by the “bad corporate reputation” of AIG.
Lateral Action
MARCH 9, 2009
My name is Mona Lisa. I reside in Paris, the revered Lady of the Palais du Louvre. By day, crowds flock to look upon my face. By night, lasers and bodyguards keep vigil over me. I have conquered countless hearts - more than any woman who ever lived. My reign has lasted over 500 years - longer than any queen in history. My face is known across the face of the earth.
Lateral Action
MARCH 30, 2009
These days, plenty of people are facing “involuntary entrepreneurship.”. They’ve lost their gig and need to reinvent themselves as self-sufficient solos or small business owners. Others understand that “job security” has always been a myth and are simply sick of the crap that comes with working for others. Regardless, all it takes is one good idea, right?
Lateral Action
MARCH 12, 2009
If you take creativity remotely seriously you need to know that cartoonist Hugh MacLeod has a book coming out. You probably know already. Either way, you'll want to download the sample chapters from the book. And if you haven't read it before, pour yourself a large coffee/whiskey/absinthe and treat yourself to Hugh's original article How to Be Creative , which spawned the book.
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