by Whitney | Apr 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
In Part 1 of this series, we looked at how many middle class jobs and industries have been effected by the rise of computers and automation, based on a recent Newsweek Article on the Beached White Male, entitled “Dead Suit Walking”. The bonus Part 1.5...
by Whitney | Feb 22, 2011 | business, community, happiness
A few years ago, the concept of personal branding became all the rage. In the age of social media, people no longer build their reputations -solely- based on location and between real friends and business associates, but can have a reputation that exists beyond your...
by Whitney | Feb 7, 2011 | business, community, economics
This past weekend, I spent some time visiting social spaces where I haven’t “hung out” in some time. I poked around to see what I had been missing in groups and forums I used to be a regular participant in, to see what was still worth while, and...
by Whitney | Oct 23, 2009 | business, community, learning, social media
At the very first Podcamp Boston, CC Chapman and Mitch Joel did a great presentation on Personal Branding that altered the way I approached my web projects. Instead of always staying in the background, I learned how important it was to own your blog and podcast, add...