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If this has ever made you feel suffocated, exhausted, and in dire need of some alone time, you might be an introvert. I know it’s difficult to say no to opportunities. I’ve accepted too many invitations and tried to attend too many events. As much as I enjoy learning from people in conversations and conferences, needing to be “on” all the time is incredibly draining. I’m learning how to manage my schedule and how to say no. It’s important to figure out what works for you. For example, I don’t want to be out late two nights in a row. In fact, I’d rather not be out late at all. This means that before I accept an invitation, I look at my schedule for that time and my schedule for the week, making sure that I’m not trying to pack too much in. In addition to getting better at saying no, I’m also getting better at scheduling time for myself. I’ve blocked off time on my calendar for planning, working on important tasks, and responding to mail. Sometimes people still schedule meetings during those times, but in general, I can be sure that my day won’t be full of conference calls. I sometimes block off time during evenings and weekends for particular projects, too. If I’m going to travel for a workshop or a presentation, I want to have a quiet week before and after the trip, and I plan accordingly. </p>Does this limit opportunities compared to extroverts who are out there schmoozing? Maybe. But I’ve tried running in extrovert mode for extended periods of time, and I can’t do my best if I feel like I’m coming apart. Besides, the things I do in my quiet time—read, write, reflect—also help me connect with people, although in a more introvert-friendly way. It’s better to work with the grain instead of against it. It’s important to make time to breathe. If you find yourself running ragged because you feel that you have to say yes to everything, stop and slow down. Schedule introvert dates with yourself. Make time for breaks. Say no. You’ll find that the quiet time you give yourself will make it even easier to connect with people when you do, because you’ll be happier and better rested. What can you do to free up some time for yourself? Post from: sacha chua :: enterprise 2.0 consultant, storyteller, geek.
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A couple months back my uncle gave me a Versajette M400 printer.
I have the newest chapter of "House of Pullip" ready for today, hope you like it. :D
I reviewed my past eight years of blog posts and dusted off some articles that I think still have some uncaptured value in them. Public speaking and presentation skills
The particular quirks I bring to this are:
I can create value by:
Connecting / networking
The particular quirks I bring to this are:
I can create value by:
Productivity
The particular quirks I bring to this are:
I can create value by:
Looking at these lists, I think I’ll be able to create the most value by making presentations (and writing accompanying articles) about presenting and connecting. Presentations spread much faster than blog posts and they also help me practice visual communication, so my output will probably focus on that. Blogging is a great way for me to think through the topic out loud, organize my thoughts, and figure out what should go into the presentation. Editing can help me pick out the key messages for the different topics, express them more vividly, figure out what’s missing or redundant, and improve the presentation flow. Although virtual presentation skills meet a timely need at work, the Shy Connector series and other networking tips would benefit a wider audience. I want to make a set of presentations and blog posts that can help introverts and extroverted newbies make the most of conferences, blogging, and other ways to connect. Okay! Next step: get in touch with potential editors, explain my goals, and do a trial run of reviewing/revising one major post each. Post from: sacha chua :: enterprise 2.0 consultant, storyteller, geek.
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Not only am I still feeling sick, but there's that oh-so-familiar pain in my lower abdomen too.
I can't believe a person could actually die in Monkey Island. That's never happened right? Right? post a comment
I remember when Lucas entered our lives. My sister had been staying late at the zoo, taking care of a sick foal. My father insisted that she have someone or something for company and protection. A big black dog, perhaps. What did my sister go and do? She got a black Labrador puppy. Labradors can’t help but project instant friendliness. We joked that he would guilt-trip prospective muggers into leaving my sister alone. With his easy charm, he became the mascot and client service ambassador for Adphoto, my sister’s favourite model, and a friend to everyone.
Old age has taken its toll on Lucas. He’s hanging on bravely, but it’s almost time to let him go. My sister hopes Lucas can stay until we can all say goodbye to him, but our flights are more than a month away. We’ll see how things work. I’m happy that of all the families who could have shared Lucas’ life, we were the ones who got to know such a fine dog. Post from: sacha chua :: enterprise 2.0 consultant, storyteller, geek.
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Tried to eat.
I’ve been thinking of ways to get even better at communicating. Blogging and volunteering to do lots of presentations has helped me figure out what I want to talk about and how I want to talk about it, and I’m looking forward to exploring this further over the years. What could really help me take this to the next level, though, is working with a professional who can bring experience and a critical eye. An editor can help me distill my blog posts and presentations to the essential message, hold me accountable when I dither or when I skip over things that should be explained, and challenge me to express myself more clearly and vividly. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever gotten that kind of detailed writing or presentation feedback. Teachers are typically too busy to help each student figure out their core messages and refine them through successive drafts. At work, I’ve bounced ideas back and forth, wordsmithing with others, but nothing like what I hope to learn by working with editors. I want to know:
I don’t just want feedback on typos or suggestions for individual word changes (unless those make spectacular differences), just as I don’t want my speaking evaluations to focus just on “ums”, “ahs” and vocal variety. Considering the benefits of great communication skills, I think this is well worth using my opportunity fund—particularly if I can figure out how to create even more value with the results. (E-books? Articles? Awesome presentations?) So, three weeks ago, I posted a quick job ad on oDesk:
Looking at the list of candidates, I can’t help but want to hire them all. =) It always amazes me that there are so many people in the world who can do things so much better than I can, and that with a little investment of time and money, I can tap their skills. Someday, I want to learn how to create even more opportunities to create value. I want to be able to bring people together to build even more complex things. Wouldn’t it be amazing to find and solve problems or make new things possible, working together with people who are doing what they love? The world is a candy-store of opportunities and talent, and I can’t wait to explore it further. But first things first, of course. How can I work with editors so that I can learn what I want to learn, and how can I use this opportunity to practice creating value? I’ve written a lot on my blog, and it would be interesting to review that archive, figure out what might have some kernel of value for others, and learn more about my thoughts and my voice. As I do that, I can pick the most promising posts, send them to this team of editors, and ask their feedback using the questions above. If their suggestions are enough to prod and inspire me, I might go and try to implement them. If I think there’s some more potential that I haven’t been able to reach, I can ask them to apply their editing magic to it, and I can learn from their example. So that’s my plan. I’m sure I’ll learn a lot from it! Have you thought of or done any similar experiments before? I’d love to read your thoughts! Post from: sacha chua :: enterprise 2.0 consultant, storyteller, geek.
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After Ross Brawn publicly acknowledged that he is not willing match Jenson Button's increased wage demand, Guardian.co.uk are now reporting Jenson Button could be close to signing a deal with McLaren for 2010.
Every so often, I have these moments when I realize: This must be the future. It’s here! On Wednesday, I received an urgent request for a Web 2.0 strategy and intranet design expert for a 5-week engagement in Europe. A $10M deal hinged on our ability to find such a person before the end of the week. The project team had already asked the usual groups, and everyone was fully booked. I knew that we needed to cast a much wider net than just the people I knew. I summarized the request and posted it to our Web 2.0 for Business community inside IBM. I asked people to respond on the discussion thread, e-mail me, or contact the person who had sent us the request. The program manager for the deal found the discussion thread and posted some more details, and we asked people to send him their résumés. The response was amazing. People stepped forward. They passed the opportunities along to their social networks, diversity groups, and communities. After a flurry of e-mails, Sametime instant messages, and discussion thread posts, we found a lot of strong candidates. The program manager contacted the top candidates and put together a package for the client. Along the way, I got to know lots of people with just the right skillset we were looking for. Suzanne Minassian-Livingston was right: IBM is like an amazing candy-store full of talent. Problem solved, thanks to Lotus Connections Communities and strong social networks within IBM. I would never have found or thought of all of those people on my own, and it would have taken us too much time to work through the normal e-mail chains in networks. Not only did we solve the problem, we also created a powerful success story that showed the client the value of Web 2.0 on the intranet. Hooray for IBM, Lotus Connections, and social networks! Post from: sacha chua :: enterprise 2.0 consultant, storyteller, geek.
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In all seriousness though this is going to suck. Friday nights are supposed to be fun, not crappy! Stupid body, going haywire at the last minute. AND WHY AM I SO GODDAMN COLD?! It's WARM out! Fail. COMPLETE FAIL.
Looking to sell my Nina head, plus you get to choose 1 pair of eye chips to go with her.
The battle is not yet won, comrades. The nap set it back a little but it's still coming on strong. There is no chance anymore of truces, of peace by negotiation and we will not surrender. We'll need to gather our forces, regroup, and attack again. Perhaps this time with... wait for it... tea. Oh yes. Yes. It's a drastic move, a bold one. Some might even say crazy, and they will question our sanity. But I'm willing to do anything to win this.
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It starts innocently enough. You’re asked to attend a meeting next Tuesday. You accept. Your coworkers invite you to lunch on Wednesday. You agree. A friend invites you to her birthday party next week. You put it on your calendar. Then another meeting invitation comes, and another, and another. Networking events, coffee breaks, and presentations crowd into your schedule. 
annoyed
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I want to get to that deeper level of value.
determined