Monthly Archives: November 2012

2012 Gift Guide: Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking

Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking With interests in both art and business, it seems only natural to combine them in my mind. “Art & Fear” addresses the all-to-common issues with creating art and I … Continue reading

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2012 Gift Guide: The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need

  The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need Yes, a graphic novel that also happens to be a career guide. What a great idea! This is an easy read, but offers some good career advice … Continue reading

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2012 Gift Guide: Tribes by Seth Godin

Tribes by Seth Godin Seth Godin’s newest book, Tribes, touches a concept near and dear to me…organizing groups, or Tribes, and helping them get things done. This is not to say I have been terribly successful at this activity, but … Continue reading

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Do your best work — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

In any given day at work, we are faced with a multitude of  — often conflicting — priorities. We are trying to keep everyone happy, from our boss to our customers, trying to be productive and sometimes most important, trying … Continue reading

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2012 Gift Guide: The Back of the Napkin by Dan Roam

The Back of the Napkin by Dan Roam I tend to think and teach visually in most cases already, but when I saw this book I knew I needed to pick it up. I wanted to see if there were … Continue reading

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2012 Gift Guide: Zarrella’s Hierarchy of Contagiousness: The Science, Design, and Engineering of Contagious Ideas

Zarrella’s Hierarchy of Contagiousness: The Science, Design, and Engineering of Contagious Ideas by Dan Zarrella Want to learn how to maximize social media? When to do it, what words to use, who to tweet at? Look no further than Zarrella’s … Continue reading

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2012 Gift Guide: The Compassionate Instinct: The Science of Human Goodness

  Over the years I have often wondered if maybe nice guys really do finish last. I am not the most competitive person in the world and sometimes think it has held me back. That makes “The Compassionate Instinct: The … Continue reading

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Career Question: What is one book or article that has helped you build your career in the last year?

If you are like me, reading books, magazine and web sites is a daily ritual. Reading great ideas from others is a wonderful way to have great ideas yourself. You need to constantly be priming the idea pump. New ideas, … Continue reading

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2012 Gift Guide: Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds

Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds In any career, it is almost assured that you will be called on to make presentations to your peers, your managers and executives, outside clients and perhaps even at large industry conferences. As we all … Continue reading

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2012 Gift Guide: Ignore Everybody and 39 Other Keys to Creativity by Hugh MacLeod

Ignore Everybody and 39 Other Keys to Creativity by Hugh MacLeod Well-known blogger (gapingvoid.com), back-of-business-card cartoonist and advertising copywriter, Hugh MacLeod, leads us through his list of “What I Believe” in his book, Ignore Everybody and 39 Other Keys to … Continue reading

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