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Archive for September 2008

September 30th, 2008

Leaving PimpYourWork.com

Hello.
When I first got the job to blog for Pimp Your Work, it was a dream come true for me.  It was work that I really wanted to do, and I knew that I would learn so much from the smart and welcoming folks over at the b5 Business Channel - and I did.  The [...]

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September 29th, 2008

Working to support your life vs. living to support your work

In his book, On Writing, Stephen King wrote: “… put your desk in the corner, and every time you sit down there to write, remind yourself why it isn’t in the middle of the room.  Life isn’t a support-system for art.  It’s the other way around”.
Sometimes I feel the same way about work, whether I’m [...]

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September 29th, 2008

Helping your team adjust to online collaboration

Not everyone has embraced the plethora of web apps that made online collaboration what it is today. Part of this may have to do with the fact that traditional collaboration is working well for the team, as well as the reluctance to adapt to new ways. Most of us, especially those working in a corporate [...]

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September 28th, 2008

Taking a break

Our minds must have relaxation: rested, they will rise up better and keener. Just as we must not force fertile fields (for uninterrupted production will quickly exhaust them), so continual labor will break the power of our minds. They will recover their strength, however, after they have had a little freedom and relaxation.
Seneca
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September 28th, 2008

Brand U.0 Slideshow

A presentation on personal branding via the web. Created by David Armano, found it via Slideshare.

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September 28th, 2008

How Web 2.0 Changed Workplace Culture

When the idea of Web 2.0 first surfaced, many businesses found themselves facing new challenges and opportunities. The new internet landscape was more collaborative and more user-oriented, and the new audience was more keen to try out the new tools at their disposal. As these tools are integrated into the business world, work processes change [...]

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September 23rd, 2008

Slideshow: 25 Secrets learned through failure

From Slideshare, created by Taylor Davidson:

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September 23rd, 2008

Which of the “Cool Tools” do I actually use?

Here at Pimp Your Work, I often feature tools which I’ve tried.  While I recommend those tools, downloading and collecting them isn’t the goal here.  The goal is to find tools that complement your working style, so that you can use them productively and integrate them flawlessly into your day.  The truth is that not [...]

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September 19th, 2008

Cool Tools: Dreamminder

We all have dreams and ambitions. They can be simple or grandiose. However, due to the stately march of time, we know that these dreams are often neglected because most of the time, they are forgotten. This is where tools like Dreaminder come in.
Dreaminder is a free online tool that reminds you of your dream. [...]

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September 18th, 2008

Video Demo: Max OS X Leopard Productivity Tips

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