February 2012
10 posts
Critical thinking explained in six kid-friendly... →
This is an absolutely brilliant series of short videos on critical thinking.
Send an instant voice message (without waiting for... →
I tried this - I have to admit, it’s pretty cool. Yet another level of granularity in terms of communication discovered.
Focus on photos after the fact →
This technology just removed another barrier to photography: focusing.
Automatic cameras removed the need to worry about exposure. Digital cameras eliminated the need to worry about film costs. Now with Lytro, there’s no need to focus. I figure the last frontier is removing the need to point AND shoot. I expect 360-degree photography in the next decade at this rate.
Social Media In the Sky: KLM 'Meet and Seat'... →
Would you participate in this program? Part of me thinks this a cool idea - I mean when you are on a long flight, it seems to be a great way to kill time and make business connections. On the flip-side, I’m not sure I want to be pitched by vendors the whole time or have no real exit strategy (literally). Furthermore, what if no one wants to meet with you? Ouch,
Either way, I love the...
10 Difficult Employees (and How to Handle Them) →
Even if you don’t manage anyone, it’s good to know how to deal with these challenging personalities.
The Social Media Salary Guide [INFOGRAPHIC] →
Social Media Week is upon us, so we thought it would be appropriate to delve into the social media industry and see how its salaries stack up. Social media is an evolving and cutting-edge field, so it should come as no surprise that you can make a great living managing a brand’s presence on Twitt…
Three steps to keeping email marketing simple but... →
Nice recap of things those in eCommerce should explore.
Don't Confuse Passion with Competence →
Mike Tyson puts it another way: “Everybody has a plan, until they get punched in the face.”
Essential resume tips →
A wonderful article on how to prevent your resume from getting rejected by automatic screeners. It echoes so much that I’ve always told people, namely, don’t be fancy with your layout and be sure to echo important keywords from the job posting.
