Office Elf

04/19/2012

Do you talk to yourself when you can't find something? Does it help?

Talking to yourself has long been frowned upon as a sign of craziness, but a recent study published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests talking to yourself might actually help you find lost or hidden objects more quickly than being silent. In two separate experiments,...

04/12/2012

"People with a large number of weak ties turn out to be three times more innovative than people with small networks of close friends."

Creativity can be described as letting go of certainties. Gail Sheehy I’ve always been fascinated by ways we can enhance and better understand our creativity. Corporate or group brainstorming sessions were the rage when I taught classes on creativity. It

04/09/2012

For those little projects that you don't send out -- let's try to make them look good!

Whether you realize it or not, you're designing every day. It might be a simple document, an updated resume, or a presentation, but either way you're making design choices, in particular about typefaces and layout.

04/05/2012

I'm writing my "Value Proposition". Help me by sharing yours.

04/05/2012

I've always been a "secretary". Now I'm stylin'!

04/04/2012

It really is about who you know. Get out there and make some friends, even if you don't find a job right away, someone may let you sleep on their couch for a few days - -

According to a report from ABC News, 80% of today’s jobs are landed through networking. This percentage of networkers represents smart jobseekers who understan…

03/29/2012

The Elf is a bit unElf-like right now with the chaos of moving into the new office. Order should be restored within the next two weeks :-)

03/27/2012

Your mama was right - always send a thank you note.

It should be second nature.

03/02/2012

My clients are just like yours: They want to Skype, email and text. But here's why you still need face time.

02/27/2012

What do you think? Fix up your old computer or buy a new one? Or do both and have TWO computers :)

lifehacker.com - Despite everyone's assumptions, we geeks are not always privy to the latest and greatest technology. If you're stuck with an old, slow, crappy computer, there are a few things you can do to make the best of a bad situation.

02/09/2012

I have a strategic plan - it's called "Doing Things!"

02/08/2012

Whitehall Area Chamber Small Business Forum Event:
Creating a Business Plan: Now More Important Than Ever
February 23, 2012