I have never really had a full social calendar. When I was younger I did whatever I could to set up weekend plans in order to combat feelings that there was something socially unattractive about me. These days I don’t think much about it, but this morning when friend called to reschedule our Friday afternoon [...]
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Feels strange not to be a busy person
March 11th, 2011 
Joan Friedlander 
Posted in Challenging Assumptions, Downtime, Introvert Qualities, Priorities 
Tags: downtime, introverted, status quo, work-life balance 
Comments OffPromoter or Connector: Which Hat Fits Best?
November 1st, 2010 Joan Friedlander The idea of business hats is not new, but figuring out how to talk about the hats in a way that could apply to a variety of business situations and owners intrigued me. One such hat is the “promoter” hat, the one I thought would be a good hat to describe a certain set of personal characteristics, and their usefulness in the execution of several important business responsibilities, with marketing at the top of the list.
Social Media followers not Same as Subscribers
October 20th, 2010 Joan Friedlander Social Media “outposts” are an avenue through which to more easily stay in touch with people you know well (friends and fans) and to become visible to people you don’t know yet, or at all, to make that first connection with them. Furthermore, as Laurie pointed out, it is easier for people to “like,” “follow” and “link” than to give up a name and email address in exchange for a report, blog posts or a newsletter. Why?
Posted in Challenging Assumptions, Marketing, Priorities, Relationships, Social Networking Comments OffSometimes I Just Have to Stay on Task
August 27th, 2010 Joan Friedlander In this day and age of continuous and frequent connectivity, is it really OK to take a break break from the on-line business scene for even a week? What if doing so is the best way to get deadline, task-oriented projects done? I have to believe the answer is yes, but still the question tugs at me. I decided to follow my “inner authority” rather than perceived outer pressure, but did take a break to write this post, if only to relieve the pressure a bit.
Could you please turn down your voice?
August 6th, 2010 Joan Friedlander I’m pretty sure that cell phones do not have to be in use in all places at all times of the day. I’m equally as sure that people who do not feel the same as I do about their electronic appendages could – possibly, maybe, perhaps – exercise some self-moderation (or is that modulation?) when out in the world in close proximity to the rest of us.
Posted in Challenges, Priorities Tags: Amtrak, annoying behavior, cell phones, children, coffee houses, parents, Quiet Car 2 Comments »
