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Tag Archives: working out loud
“So she posted her solution online, and then…”
If you watch TED talks, you’ll hear this phrase over and over and over again. People who are aspiring to make a difference will share their work online so others can use it and improve on it. Yet it’s a phrase … Continue reading
A better way to identify and develop talented people
One of the biggest tragedies of modern management is our approach to finding and developing talented people. For recruiting, we use top schools and other brokers to identify the talent for us. For people already inside the firm, we construct … Continue reading
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Working out loud when you’re looking for a new career
Suppose you’re looking to do something new. Maybe you don’t enjoy what you’re doing or you got laid off and want to try something else. What would you do? How would you discover what you like and the relevant opportunities … Continue reading
Career Day
Last week, I was at my son’s middle school for Career Day. I struggled a bit as I thought of how to describe what I do and whether it would be relevant to 11- and 13-year olds. Could I show … Continue reading
Working out loud: my own story
“You should tell that story more.” I was having lunch with a friend, talking about how I wound up in my current role. I describe my job as “making work more effective and fulfilling”. But there was no such job … Continue reading
Working out loud: Getting started
When it comes to career opportunities, working out loud is the great equalizer. It enables everyone to demonstrate what they can do and opens up access to people and possibilities. It’s not just for senior management or for extroverts. If … Continue reading
The story of Jordi Muñoz, CEO
Jordi Muñoz was born in Ensenada, Mexico, didn’t speak English well, didn’t go to college and, at 19 years old, was newly married with a baby on the way. 5 years later, he became the the CEO of a multi-million … Continue reading
Working out loud: leveraging other networks
Recently, I’ve been talking to dozens of people about career insurance – how working out loud can help them shape their reputation and control their career. In almost every conversation, people were unsure of how to build a purposeful network. … Continue reading
Working out loud & the rise of the introverts
The idea of working out loud – using social platforms to make your work observable and to narrate your work in progress – is becoming more popular. Yet even some who see the value of working out loud will say it’s … Continue reading
“Working out loud”: Your personal content strategy
While collaboration platforms are increasingly attractive to enterprises, most people still don’t know how to use them at work. After a brief introduction, individuals are quick to understand the concepts: the power of networks, the potential for shaping their reputation, … Continue reading
