The Domino Project

By on February 25th, 2011 In Hype!, Professional Development

I’m a Seth Godin fan. Have been ever since I read (listened to) Tribes while training for my first half marathon at the end of 2008. While I don’t always agree with his blog posts, his books have always made me think. And now I’m kinda working for him. Not for pay or really anything [...]

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The Write Stuff

By on February 23rd, 2011 In Professional Development

Writing a book is hard. Getting it published is hard. Marketing it is hard. But it isn’t something that must be tackled alone. Friends of the Chandler Library will be presenting a workshop, on April 9 from 10am to 2:30pm, to “inspire your creative spirit and launch your writing career” as part of an effort [...]

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Early bird for Copper Quills is Monday

By on February 22nd, 2011 In Professional Development

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Phoenix is now accepting entries for the 2011 Copper Quill Awards from Arizona communication professionals. The annual awards program continues the chapter’s tradition of celebrating excellence in business communication, from writing and design to communication planning. Entry fees remain the same as 2010 at $75 per entry for [...]

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TED simulcast available for free

By on February 14th, 2011 In Hype!, Professional Development

My TED podcast feed is one of the most interesting, informative and educational slices of media I subscribe to in iTunes. It’s packed with great thinkers and doers from around the world and lets me in to their world, albeit temporarily. I’d love to attend a TED conference one day, but it’s invite-only and the [...]

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The problem with scale – remember Jerry Maguire?

By on February 11th, 2011 In People, Professional Development

Most of the marketing and PR professionals I know around here work for themselves or for small firms. The advantages are many, as these businesses can adapt quickly, don’t have to worry too much about their image being ruined by a maverick employee and often are more happy with their jobs because they simply don’t [...]

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Last day to register for tomorrow’s Social Media event

By on February 10th, 2011 In Professional Development, Social Media

Today’s the last day for any discount codes for SMAZ–the much awaited annual event. Details here!

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