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20 Things 20 (Somethings) Don’t Get – Forbes

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I am hiring #TheNewBrian. There are a few recommendations I have for people trying to establish themselves in MarComms. The most fundamental one is: Work Hard(er). When you have few other responsibilities (family, mortgage etc.) then just give it your all, and not just at work, but around work. Perform during office hours, but read, research, hyperlink all the time. It will move you ahead of your cohort and, indeed, your leaders double-quick. This article from Jason Nazar on Forbes – 20 Things 20-Year-Olds Don’t Get – Forbes – is chock-full of relevant advice for that person seeking, expecting, hoping, planning for success. … Continue reading 20 Things 20 (Somethings) Don’t Get – Forbes

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When Will Wifi Be A Universal Human Right? 2030?

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A week away on holiday in Tofino at the beach with the family, barely a thought about work (nor the blog). Left the laptop at home, even. So, clearly, I can disconnect. I don’t have nervous digits needing to type or swipe. Still, many practical activities can be executed or supported by Dr. Google et al. What’s the name of that restaurant that’s supposed to have great fish tacos? Is there an IGA supermarket in town like Lisa said? How long will it take us to drive to the nature trail? Etc. You get the point. So when the cabins … Continue reading When Will Wifi Be A Universal Human Right? 2030?

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Don’t End Up Like “Phil”: Get Curious

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More grist for the mill on the topic of owning your own career, and being ready for change; of embracing ‘work is learning and learning is the work.’ A sad little parable from Brian Fippinger on the Social Hire website about “Phil” out of work and out of luck, rich with experience no longer required: Once you have become an expert at something, it is hard to go back to point A again.  But that is precisely where we all need to be, at all times.  At the beginning, back at point A. Exactly. Learning begins with curiosity. It is … Continue reading Don’t End Up Like “Phil”: Get Curious

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What Makes An Effective Knowledge Worker? (Gurteen Knowledge)

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Do you sit at a desk most days doing brainiac work? Consider yourself a knowledge worker? Well, here a simple test: check off as many knowledge worker attributes as you can on this list of 38 from David Gurteen @  (via Thierry deBaillon) A delightfully simple yet profound moment of reflection. What makes an effective knowledge worker? (Gurteen Knowledge). connect people with people connect people with ideas are good networkers do not follow the rules have strong communication skills like people feel good about themselves motivate others are catalysts ask for help demonstrate integrity are self reliant open to share are … Continue reading What Makes An Effective Knowledge Worker? (Gurteen Knowledge)

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Mature At Last!

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When I reached the grand old age of 42 last year, I declared I had the answers to Life, The Universe, and Everything, after the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series by Douglas Adams. You will recall that The Answer (to The Question) is 42. However, I must now question this assumption, as this article in the Telegraph supposes that men only reach maturity at the age of 43. Clearly, I could not have known the Answer in such a state of (adolescent?) immaturity. Perhaps, though, today I do. ←This Much We (maybe) Know.→     Continue reading Mature At Last!

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“Can We Fix It?”

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We are talking about how we ‘show up‘ at work. <Part I: The Dept. of Why?> Advances in neuroscience in the last 20 years have taught us more about the brain than the previous 500 years. Every leader, organizational effectiveness professional, change agent should be reading about the brain and how it makes us who we are. It also gives us insight into how we can change, if we so desire. “Can we fix it? Yes, we can!” Can we fix it? is a perfect example. It is a simple neurological practice. The basis is this.* One test group of … Continue reading “Can We Fix It?”

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NEW Manifesto To Live By…Hyper Island

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Some things need no explanation; one just feels it. So, when Stowe Boyd linked to Hyper Island I knew there was something for me to learn… Hyper Island Manifesto learn for life real world ready lead the change seize your potential team is everything change the world Please and thank you. ←This Much We Know.→ Continue reading NEW Manifesto To Live By…Hyper Island

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Curious Kids: 24/7 Learning

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A drop-in to Mario’s coffee shop on Main Street for some R&R but, for the kids, there is no such thing. Constant runs to the bookshelf to refresh reading opportunities. A book in Romanian, no problem, there is still something to learn. For the parents, too. Every day is a learning day. #curious kids reading, reading, reading. vine.co/v/b0DHzIzUwE6 — Jonathan Anthony (@ThisMuchWeKnow) May 12, 2013 ←This Much We Know.→ Continue reading Curious Kids: 24/7 Learning

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The Future of…Work Is Learning; And Learning Is the Work

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Last week, under my Curious Kids tag, I relayed this concise learning message: We use two metrics: Is your child engaged? Are they happy? If not, they’re not learning. – Matt Goldman @BlueSchoolNYC Of course, after thinking about my kids I also applied this maxim to myself, and to colleagues. It seems equally apropos. I am a huge fan of Harald Jarche’s work. His maxim, in the networked age, is: Work is learning and learning is the work. If that is true, then, just as with children, we should ensure that the work – and the learning –  allows us to … Continue reading The Future of…Work Is Learning; And Learning Is the Work

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4 Manifestos To Live By… In Summary: Be Curious

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Manifesto: a new idea with prescriptive notions for carrying out change. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Manifesto 1 – Cluetrain. Manifesto 2 – Cult of Done. Manifesto 3 – Passionate Creative Worker. Manifesto 4 – Incomplete Manifesto for Growth. Manifesto oh! – Dogme 95 A Manifesto for Curiosity Where do manifestos lead us? The ones that are directive and certain never take us to their supposed destination. The ones that are open-minded and generous and forgiving – they take us where we need to go. Destination uncertain, but worthwhile. The easiest way to summarize my manifesto is to volunteer this: Be curious. In my 40s I am rediscovering my … Continue reading 4 Manifestos To Live By… In Summary: Be Curious