Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 29, 2011
It’s pretty well established that non-science degrees are not necessary for a job. In fact, the degrees cost you too much money , require too long of a commitment , and do not teach you the real-life skills they promise. Yet, I do tons of radio call-inshows where I say that graduate degrees in the humanities are so useless that they actually set you back in your career in many cases.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 1, 2011
My former co-worker (let’s call her “Ruth”) always saw the negative in everything. When an idea was presented, she was the first one to say, “That won’t work.” Fair enough. But she never offered alternatives. She never looked for solutions. She never, ever gave anything or anyone the benefit of the doubt. Ruth was an absolute nightmare to work with.
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Creative Think
AUGUST 30, 2011
It's time for one of my very favorite creative thinking strategies: Think Like A Wise Fool. Image from Wise Fool Carrying the strategy of "looking at things differently" to extremes brings us to the realm of the Wise Fool , the being for whom everyday ways of understanding have little meaning. It's the wise fool's job to extol the trivial , trifle with the exalted , and parody the common perception of a situation.
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.
Lateral Action
AUGUST 22, 2011
Photo by EvelynGiggles This room looks like a tornado went through! How on earth do you ever find anything in this mess? Sound familiar? Most creative people have had a version of this conversation at some point in their lives, be it with a parent, a friend or partner, or a well-meaning mentor or teacher. […]. The post Organization for Creative People – Why Your Brain May Be Keeping You From ‘Getting Things Done’ appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 30, 2011
After yesterday’s post , about how stupid grad school is, a lot of people asked, what is an alternative to grad school? This is a great question. I see this picture outside my window at least once a month. I have only a little idea of what's going on. Should I go to graduate school to figure it out? I could. I could get in. And it's clear that the next stage in my life will involve some sort of work related to farming.
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Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 15, 2011
Melissa is back. She stole my purse. But first, before she stole my purse, she opened my mail. I walked into the kitchen and I said, “Hey, you opened my mail.”. “No I didn’t. “What’s this? What’s this opened envelope that is addressed to me?”. “Oh. That? I didn’t think you counted that as mail.”. “What does it count as?”. “I knew it was from an author.
Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 31, 2011
I make a plan where I write enough on Sunday so I don’t lose my mind trying to write posts all week in between dealing with two kids. And then I decide writing seems too hard. And I decide I should take a bath. You might think this is my way of relaxing, but it’s not. We don’t have a shower. We are in the hygiene part of the slow food movement. Maybe.
Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 22, 2011
Melissa rides her horse every morning before she goes to work, at noon, which is when her boss gets to work. I am sad that Melissa is happy because now she will not come back to the farm and be my permanent photographer. I used to feel sorry for Brad and Angelina because they had photographers trailing them all the time. Now I think they are lucky because if they had a blog, they’d have so many good photos to use.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 8, 2011
This article is the sixth in a 10-part series on the topic of overcoming career-limiting habits. The other day on my free coaching call an attendee asked about how to handle someone who is disrespectful. I gave her advice regarding opening up communication and giving the person straight-forward “instructions” on how she wanted to be treated, and somewhere along the line it dawned on me: There are so many people out there who just don’t understand respect.
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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
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 15, 2011
This article is the seventh in a 10-part series on the topic of overcoming career-limiting habits. When I was a kid, my mom used to sing a song that went something like this: “Lookin’ down at a hole in my sneaker…I nearly missed a rainbow…I nearly missed a sunset…”. Do you remember this song? I just discovered it was originally from an episode of Sesame Street—a Google search turned up this page with the words if you’re interested.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 4, 2011
In case you missed it, I held my free monthly coaching call earlier today. You can listen to the recorded version using the audio player below. If you’d like to participate in next month’s call, please register and submit a question by visiting this page. Download MP3 Here. Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us. Digg this!
Lateral Action
AUGUST 15, 2011
What? How can you get sued for not being yourself? Writing for Rolling Stone, music journalist Don McLeese explains: Neil Young is the only artist in the history of modern recording to be sued for refusing to be himself. The suit, filed by Geffen Records, Young’s label for much of the Eighties, charged that he […]. The post How Neil Young Became the First Artist to Get Sued for Not Being Himself appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
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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.
Lateral Action
AUGUST 8, 2011
If you ever feel stuck on a problem or overwhelmed by the challenges you face, here are five powerful tools that can help you get unstuck fast. I’ve tried and tested them with hundreds of coaching clients over the past two decades, so I can confidently recommend using them when you’re facing a problem or […]. The post 5 Creative Coaching Techniques To Get Yourself Unstuck appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Lateral Action
AUGUST 1, 2011
This photo shows me at the threshold of the room where the Japanese haiku master Matsuo Basho wrote his first book of poetry. There’s practically nothing in it, beyond the tatami mats covering the floor, a low writing table and a lantern. It would have been similarly empty in Basho’s day. Basho was the son […]. The post Rich Poet, Poor Poet appeared first on Mark McGuinness | Creative Coach.
Strategy+Business
AUGUST 21, 2011
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Speaker: Frank Taliano
Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.
Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 2, 2011
Look at this picture. I love this picture. I am carefree, pulled together, and a little bit like a farmer but not too much. I keep thinking I want to put this picture online. And then I think, I can’t. I’m too sad. I need a picture of me moping. This feeling reminds me of when I was younger, it was very hard for me to get a job, and also hard for me to keep one.
Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 16, 2011
When I drive, I have arguments with people in my head. I think of someone who does not realize how smart I am about what I am smart about, and I go on tirades to show them how misguided they are. And I realized one day, while I had a particularly long car ride, that I am actually feeling like I know what women should be doing with their adult life. Most people would be too humble to say this.
Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 7, 2011
I realize that the last time you heard from me, the Farmer was running me over with his tractor. But it was just a fight. Today I feel like I fit on the farm. When I am getting along with the Farmer, the whole farm feels enchanting – even a goat standing on top of my car and probably putting a dent in it. It's reframing: When you feel like you're in the right place, you can reframe the bad stuff to feel like good stuff.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Penelope Trunk
AUGUST 8, 2011
The second start-up I did was with a guy who had great data about city governments but didn’t know how to turn it into an Internet company. So I wrote a business plan and got it funded. It turned out that he also had no idea how to use the Internet. He had a secretary, Laura, who printed out his emails for him to read and then he dictated responses to her.
Eat Your Career
AUGUST 22, 2011
This article is the eighth in a 10-part series on the topic of overcoming career-limiting habits. I’d like to admit something right off the bat: I’m a little selfish. Okay, maybe I’m a lot selfish. Sometimes, you have to be. I’m making this bold statement today because the 8th career limiting habit we’re discussing is selfishness, and I may not be the best person to advise you on this topic.
Lateral Action
AUGUST 30, 2011
Maybe you have a dream – something you’ve always wanted to do. And maybe, today, you are doing something to make that dream happen. Or maybe you’re putting it off, doing other things today but promising yourself you’ll pursue the dream ‘someday’ Either way, I have an amazing story for you. If you’re already working […].
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