Archives for the 'networking' Category
Linked In and Productivity [Productivity in Context]
Last week I posted on an article about using LinkedIn that I saw at Chris Brogan’s blog. A few folks e-mailed me for more information on how and why I use LinkedIn. The answers are actually quite simple, and I’d like to share them with the rest of you here.
First, I started using LinkedIn like [...]
Power Tips for Using Linked-In to Boost Your Brand [Productivity in Context]
Chris Brogan has an excellent post on using the power of your Linked-In connections to build your business and your brand.
Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You
LinkedIn is a professional network built around one’s employment capabilities. It is often referred to (I believe somewhat incorrectly) as an online version of your CV or [...]
A Look at the Strategic Alliance [Productivity in Context]
I have been thinking about this topic lately, and Dosh Dosh has a post about it today:Strategic Collaborations
No matter what you call it, collaboration with others will benefit you in ways that go beyond what you can do on your own. Think about it. Each involved party comes with their own established audience, reputation, brand, [...]
GTD in the news [Productivity in Context]
It would appear that Allan Hoffman fell into the trap of looking for the perfect system, the perfect methodology, the perfect way to “do” GTD. That is not what it is about.
“Do” your stuff. Don’t “do” your GTD.
Productivity is the latest web craze - NJ.com
I’ve wondered about the latter claim. Is it possible the [...]
Spring Cleaning [HD BizBlog- The Podcast: Productivity in Context]
My friend Ariane Benefit is on NPR today!!
Listen to the podcast here. It is a really good interview, with Ariane and the FlyLady.
Original post here: Stephen
Internet Dating - Developing Relationships with People You Have Never Met [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
Another tidbit on the Age of Conversation - by David Armano:
Relationship Renaissance: Can You Handle Internet Dating? - Advertising Age - DigitalNext
We’re All “Internet Dating” Now Well, not so much in the romantic sense, but if you’ve ever known someone who has tried dating over the internet they will describe a phenomenon where you [...]
Wednesday Focused Thread [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
I came across this story about Time Management in the NYT, and wanted to share it with you. Please read the whole thing, then come back and share your thoughts.
The brain’s inclination to distort time is one reason we so often feel we have too little of it. One in three Americans feels rushed all [...]
SOB-Con 2008 Contest [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
Good morning dear readers! There is a contest starting today, 11 February, sponsored by SOB-Con 2008 and Plante Moran Financial Advisors (www.pmfa.com) . Read to the end to find out how you can help.
I do need your help to win!
The prize is, well, I’ll let Terry tell it:
The SOBCon founders and the good folks [...]
Is Digital Coaching in Your Future? [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
Seth Godin thinks so:
A shortage of digital coaches
Here are three things that are true:
1. Digital technology, especially computers and cell phones, can dramatically increase productivity.
2. More and more users of digital technology are small firms or individuals.
3. The vast majority of users of digital technology are totally lame in getting the most out of the [...]
How to help people [Matt's Idea Blog]
As I continue building my personal productivity practice, one of the biggest shifts in my thinking is around networking [1]. I’ve moved from the common “palm down” perspective [2] to the “palm up” variety, in which I work to learn what people care about, and think about afterwards how I can be of service, [...]