Whether you’re a freelancer, contractor or simply work remotely it can be both convenient and uniquely challenging to work in an nontraditional office. My “office” has been anywhere from the Cambridge Public Library to my current location, the dining room table.
The perks of a nontraditional workspace seem almost endless – no cubicles, tea at the [...]
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If you’re reading this post, then you probably came here via Twitter. You’re on Twitter, I’m on Twitter, but who isn’t on Twitter – or who’s on Twitter, but not really here (meaning inactive). This (slightly snarky) thought process was sparked by reading, 80%+ Twitter accounts inactive, but core users more committed, courtesy of dirkthecow [...]
It’s often more natural to assess and identify areas of improvement in others, especially when working with a client or if strategic assessments are part of your professional portfolio – but what about when it comes to you.
A personal heart-to-heart. Have you checked in with yourself lately to identify areas where you can improve? Taking [...]
Sometimes time completely escapes me – and posts or items that I had every intention of sharing completely get missed. This is one such case. A couple of months ago I wrapped up a project for an outstanding nonprofit organization, Freedom States Alliance (FSA). Like many nonprofits, they were trying to navigate social media options [...]
“Tweeting is like snacking, but blogging is like sitting down to some much needed comfort food. So fulfilling.” This was originally a whim response to a simple question posed by Chris Brogan via Twitter - but I realized that there is much more meaning to this statement that is worth exploring.
Twitter = is like [...]
what social media means to me.
22Jun09I was recently asked a series of questions by a friend and classmate:
What Web 2.0 applications do you use? Use the most?
What do you see as the benefits (personal, professional) of using Web 2.0?
What are the challenges. restrictions, downsides to Web 2.0?
Where do you think Web 2.0 is headed?
How would you recommend a business make [...]
If you don’t know Cara Lisa Powers, Founder of By Any Media Necessary and Co-Director of Press Pass TV, then you will – and you should. Cara’s passion for accessible, fair and transparent media is undeniable; and she’s holding others accountable for their actions. She’s not just forcing change, but is a force!
As news and [...]
I was incredibly humbled and inspired by Doyle’s recent comment regarding my declaration of setting digital boundaries:
You are working at the edges of a lot of this stuff, and your experiences, reflections, and wisdom is very important to share. The currency of human relationship is really evolving here. Its possible to know a gazillion people [...]
I know, I know. I wasn’t going write, or even be online, this week. However, I’m not really writing anything, just spotlighting this morning’s piece on NPR.
The economy was already hard to ignore, but now the recent filing of the Tribune Company makes it impossible to ignore. We’re not only talking economically, but traditional methods [...]
3. Tim reminded us that a medium is just a “means of human communication.” Media include everything from printed newspapers and blogs to smoke signals and church sermons (Courtesy of Tim Walker, Social Media Breakfast Austin).
I love this statement, it’s simple, to the point and something that is rooted in my own ideology. It’s all [...]
