Posts Tagged ‘connection’

How to Avoid the Disconnection Epidemic

Reflection on disconnection

In 2009 we are indeed a global community infected by disconnection. On many levels and in many ways. And as a planet and as a tribe living on that planet, it’s safe to say that the Disconnection Epidemic is killing us. Or perhaps should I say, we’re killing us. Metaphorically and literally. Just take a look around at the consequences of our global disconnected-ness… Continue reading

July 20 2009 | By Craig | Tagged: connection, disconnection, engagement, relationship | 18 comments»

Why All the Best Marketers Know Each Other

Photo by docpiFirst, the title's meant a touch colloquially. Second, that doesn't budge the fact there's a lot of truth to it. Third, if you're into lifehacks (presumably that's why you're reading this blog), particularly marketing ones, I'll reveal why the best marketers knowing each other matters to you.There's no shortage of self-help books that claim to help you get what you want. Some… Continue reading

October 17 2008 | By Torley | Tagged: connected, connection, fame, followup, godin, humor, idea, kawasaki, marketer, marketing, media, meme, Money, social, success | 14 comments»

8 Good Reasons to Be a Lousy Musician

I'm a crappy guitarist. In the 20 years that I've been playing, I can't once remember playing scales, and I've never sat down to "practice". I still have trouble with F-chords, I have awful right-hand technique, and my tempo has been known to swing from too fast to too slow without ever hitting "just right".

I wouldn't give it up for the world.

See… Continue reading

June 30 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: connection, individual, leisure, mindfulness, music, relaxation, social, stress | 46 comments»

Achieve Unique Success by Emphasizing Unique Skills

I've read innumerable seas of professional biographies — not books, but blurbs you often see on the "About" section of a company's website. Most of them are boring, presenting similar information in a Mad Libs-style cookie-cutter format. How many times have you seen a phrase like "brings over 15 years of experience to the team" in a bio, followed by a list of prestigious educational degrees? These do matter… Continue reading

June 26 2008 | By Torley | Tagged: connection, creativity, job, skills | 5 comments»

4 Reasons Why Blogging is a Noble Passion

I initially began the blog with a 20% desire to help others, and 80% to cynically make the kind of money the A-list bloggers are making. - Urban Monk.net I stumbled upon an interesting blog, Urban Monk, several days ago. As I read the brief history of the blog, I felt harmony with the passion and motivation that the author, Albert, has for the blogging.I began blogging four months ago with… Continue reading

June 24 2008 | By Shilpan | Tagged: blogging, connection, passion, relationship | 21 comments»

Lifehack Live for March 31, 2008: Michael Lee Stallard

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This week's guest is Michael Lee Stallard, co-author of Fired Up or Burned Out: How to Reignite Your Team’s Passion, Creativity, and Productivity (Lifehack Review). You can download Stallard's free e-book "The Connection Culture: A New Source of Competitive Advantage" at ChangeThis.

Thanks for listening.

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March 31 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: connection, leadership, manaement, Podcast | 1 comment»

How to Create Connection in the Workplace: A Review of “Fired up or Burned Out” by Michael Lee Stallard

How do business leaders create a sense of connection and shared passion in their organizations? How can you make your employees (and by extension you r company) more productive and more innovative -- instead of struggling to maintain the status quo?These are the questions that Michael Lee Stallard sets out to answer in his book Fired Up or Burned Out: How to Reignite Your Team's Passion, Creativity, and

February 15 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: business, connection, corporation, leadership, Management, relationships | 12 comments»

9 Secrets to Building Relationships Outside of the Office

Today, I’m an election judge for the Maryland primary. Sure, you can say that I’m doing it because of my personal politics, but there is an added payoff: I’m going to meet hundreds of people that I’ve never seen before.I work from home, so it can be hard for me to find ways to interact with real, live people — but I’d argue that many those of you with… Continue reading

February 13 2008 | By Thursday | Tagged: connection, friendship, networking, relationship, workfromhome | 11 comments»

Building Relationships: 10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Social Networking Sites

The Internet has changed the way we relate to each other, as business partners, as clients, as friends, as family, even as lovers. Not only has it become easier to stay in touch with people we already know, it has become easier to find and connect with people we've never met before -- and might not ever meet at all!Whether you're looking for new customers, a new audience, a… Continue reading

February 11 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: connection, online, relationship, social_networking, tool, web-app | 20 comments»