Category Archives: Elsewhere

Noted: Brainstorming Doesn’t Work; Try This Technique Instead via Fast Company

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Brainstorming Doesn’t Work; Try This Technique Instead via Fast Company I found that brainstorming within a Google Doc when people are dispersed geographically can yield some similar results to this tip, probably for the same reasons. It is certainly worth … Continue reading →

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Noted: 12 Simple Ways To Be More Interesting via Business Insider

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

12 Simple Ways To Be More Interesting via Business Insider It’s easy to be boring. It’s harder to be interesting. Want to learn how? Jessica Hagy offers the following advice, excerpted from her book “How To Be Interesting.” Go exploring.Explore … Continue reading →

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Walking a path that, perhaps, was not the path for us – End of the Day for July 21, 2014

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Originally posted to the End of the Day series on My Word with Douglas E. Welch Sometime this afternoon, I looked up at the clock on the wall and said, ” I don’t remember the days going by this fast … Continue reading →

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Noted: The 80% Rule: Cutting Back on Work Makes You Work Better via Lifehacker

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

The 80% Rule: Cutting Back on Work Makes You Work Better via Lifehacker Okinawans, some of the healthiest people in the world, follow a tradition called hara hachi bu, which means they eat until they’re 80% full. Justin Jackson applied … Continue reading →

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Noted: 5 Reasons You Should Network With People Who AREN’T In Your Industry via CareerRealism

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

5 Reasons You Should Network With People Who AREN’T In Your Industry via CareerRealism There are a ton of people out there who believe networking should remain strictly within their field or industry. Why would anyone else benefit them? What … Continue reading →

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Noted: Many workers put off retirement, take ‘encore’ jobs via The Los Angeles Times

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Many workers put off retirement, take ‘encore’ jobs via The Los Angeles Times After Fred Wallace was laid off from a high-paying job in 2011, the 56-year-old knew the odds of landing a comparable position were slim. He polished his … Continue reading →

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Noted: Productivity 101: A Primer to The Pomodoro Technique via Lifehacker

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Productivity 101: A Primer to The Pomodoro Technique via Lifehacker The Pomodoro Technique can help you power through distractions, hyper-focus, and get things done in short bursts, while taking frequent breaks to come up for air and relax. Best of … Continue reading →

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Noted: 3 Questions To Ask Yourself Daily To Feel More Satisfied At Work via Fast Company

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

3 Questions To Ask Yourself Daily To Feel More Satisfied At Work via Fast Company Caroline Ghosn has trouble acknowledging her successes. The Levo League founder and CEO certainly has a lot to be proud of, but like so many … Continue reading →

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Noted: Sometimes it’s not about profit or convenience… via Gapidvoid Cartoons

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Sometimes it’s not about profit or convenience… via Gapidvoid Cartoons There are only ever three good reasons to take a job: it pays well, it’s a great career opportunity or it drives you toward becoming the person you were born … Continue reading →

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Noted: Famous Narrator Takes Us Inside One Of The World’s Coolest Jobs via Business Insider

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Famous Narrator Takes Us Inside One Of The World’s Coolest Jobs via Business Insider You probably don’t know Renee Raudman by name — but there’s a good chance you’ve heard her voice.Raudman is one of the most requested narrators in … Continue reading →

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