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Re: HRevolution: It’s an UN-conference for a reason!

BenEubanks — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:31:04 -0000

Two words for this post: Rockin' awesome.

Have I mentioned that I'm excited? Ooooh baby. :-)

Re: Human Resources: Be Like a 1-year Old

BenEubanks — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:47:39 -0000

If you're going to knock my 'lil trucker shirt, then I'm not bringing the kickball next time you want to play. ;-)

Seriously, great post! Love it. And when did you change the theme? I must have missed it...

Re: Working for Free: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

BenEubanks — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:52:24 -0000

I'm a big fan of working for free. And nobody said it has to be your only job. I do a lot of pro bono work for small organizations and nonprofits as a way to build/maintain some of my lesser-used skillsets, and I do it in the early mornings and late evenings so it doesn't interfere with my day job.

Great post.

Re: Are You Ready to Put Up or Shut Up, Ben Eubanks?

BenEubanks — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:27:26 -0000

Thanks for the comment, Benjamin. If I could get by on an hour of sleep, I would. There are so many great opportunities to work with amazing people. :-)

Re: 3 Ways Unpaid Internships Pay

BenEubanks — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:37:10 -0000

Greg, your post is a great one. You make some fantastic comparisons, and you're so far ahead of many others who tried to skip the unpaid options out there. You should post more often. :-)

Re: HR101-Compensation

BenEubanks — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:09:47 -0000

Sweet post! I love it. I'm running into some trouble at work with IT stuff. We need some additional functionality, but nobody really wants to take ownership (and I don't think my boss wants HR to be "saddled" with the responsibility). It kills me, because the people that hold the keys to this "gate" are incapable of understanding where we should be headed. *sigh*

Re: Zombie Marketing: How to use Combined Relevance to Go Viral

BenEubanks — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:23:57 -0000

I realized a while back just how popular zombies really are. :-) One of my top blog posts ever was a list post of reasons to hire zombies! http://upstarthr.com/10-rea...

Re: Watch Your Language!

BenEubanks — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:51:01 -0000

Sometimes I forget to make sense, too. :-) And the Anti-Life Equation is a good example of that. Most people have no idea where that comes from. I'm actually writing a post called "Comic Book Leadership" that's coming out soon. At least I know someone will read it. :-)

Re: Mandatory Vacation for all Americans-Pipe Dream or Future Reality?

BenEubanks — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:47:38 -0000

I'm definitely not for mandatory overtime. I think people will naturally gravitate to companies that have policies they like and away from those they don't. If a company doesn't offer some sort of leave, then they're going to be a weak competitor in the job market. But then again, maybe their culture and other benefits more than make up for the lack of a solid leave plan? It's a lengthy issue, and I think that Krista had some good points in her post. http://www.kamaletalent.com...

Re: A True Christmas Story. Episode #1.

BenEubanks — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:21:14 -0000

Fantastic podcast, Shane. It's a message we all could stand to hear. I've done a lot of the heartfelt Christmas giving in recent years, and it matters so much more than another stupid toy they don't even want. Keep it up!

Re: About

BenEubanks — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:02:34 -0000

Sweet theme. ;-) Good to have you. I think you'll rock it. I'm all about building the right careers for people, and I can't wait to see what you have in store.

Re: 100 Questions & 5,000 Followers Later – Generosity of Twitter At Its Best

BenEubanks — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:52:06 -0000

It's been a lot of fun to be involved with the TAP crew, and I'm looking forward to what the future holds!

Re: ATTN: Read the Labels Before You Drink the Career Advice

BenEubanks — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:30:26 -0000

*fingers crossed*

Agree!

Re: ATTN: Read the Labels Before You Drink the Career Advice

BenEubanks — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:20:50 -0000

Is this in reference to a certain blogger advising job seekers that it's okay to burn bridges? I agree wholeheartedly that you should pay attention to the credibility of the person giving the advice. Jobacle had a post about this fairly recently... http://www.jobacle.com/blog...

Re: Does Your Boss Need a Pep Talk?

BenEubanks — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:26:49 -0000

I'm leaving my job for a new one next week, and my boss is unable to be cheered up!

Re: 6 Things to Know Before Becoming a Teacher

BenEubanks — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:39:48 -0000

My wife is a teacher, and this advice is amazingly accurate. I agree wholeheartedly. The motivation has to come from within if you're going to be a truly spectacular educator.

Re: Mysterious Numbers Gave Me False Security: 3 Lessons Learned the Hard Way

BenEubanks — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:56:31 -0000

Your advice is excellent. "Do not depend on them to land you a job after graduation. Your future is in your own hands."

Re: “Don’t Try to Get A Job” – Marketing Pioneer Offers Alternative

BenEubanks — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:48:33 -0000

That's one reason I'm writing. I enjoy it, it brings in some income, and it boosts my resume. My work was a big talking point during my interview, and I KNOW it helped to differentiate me from other candidates. "Hey, this guy is serious about this field, because he even writes about it in his free time!"

Plus, I've got another small business idea that I'm developing that is going to be a lot of fun. I keep getting these giddy feelings, because I'm doing something I love and sharing it with others.

And Seth Godin=awesome. The PMBA insider (another fabulous site) has a great video of Mr. Godin doing a presentation based on his book "Tribes," and I've watched it twice since I found it last week.

Re: A+A+O = 3 Elements to Hanging on to Your Job

BenEubanks — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:41:46 -0000

Great article, Johnathan. I've been working extra hard on my organization skills recently. My Outlook's full of notes, appointments, and reminders. We're getting short-handed around here, and I'm trying to do the work of 2-3 people, so making a list to check things off is my first activity each morning.

Re: It’s Not Who You Know…It’s Who Knows YOU

BenEubanks — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:18:28 -0000

1) I definitely agree.
2) Mr. Hoffman is definitely as great as you told me he was. :-)

Re: 6 Rules for Social Media Use

BenEubanks — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:25:41 -0000

I've been working on my own for a while, and it has certainly made an impact. When I went to a recent job interview, the lady had printed out some of the articles that I've been writing. It was a great topic for discussion. I am hoping to get a job that allows me to demonstrate the importance of these social media tools to the company. Many are missing out on the importance!

As for the video... I usually check the Komando.com site for computer/tech questions. She has an amazing amount of free knowledge gathered over there. Would this help? http://www.komando.com/down...

Re: 10 Types of Predatory Managers – Seen These At Your Job Lately?

BenEubanks — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:51:49 -0000

J.T, with people like you teaching the younger generation, we could be so much more than the managers we despise. (/suckup) :-)

Re: 10 Types of Predatory Managers – Seen These At Your Job Lately?

BenEubanks — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:26:46 -0000

So far (knock on wood) I've only had good ones. The worst problem I've had is not so much my boss' fault, because the company culture dissuades us from being too innovative. Wow, you've got a great new process that will cut your work time down by 20%? Great. I'll run it by 34 layers of management to get approval before you actually have the permission to do that.

Another interesting thought brought up by this post comes from a recent episode of "The Office." The boss comes up with a "great idea." Then they find out it is going to cost the company a lot of money, so he pushes the responsibility onto an innocent party to save his own neck. Then, when the idea is loved by the senior management, he tries to take the credit for himself. It really made me wonder about how often it's done like that!

Re: Career Do-Over: “Don’t Delay the Living,” Says Corporate Brand Expert, Tom Asacker

BenEubanks — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:45:02 -0000

I like the statement on how old is a state of mind. That's what I tell people all the time. Whenever someone says something about how they are feeling old, I just say, "You're only old if you want to be."
Great insights from an intelligent guy.

Re: Are Dirt-Church Jobs Worth Taking Anymore?

BenEubanks — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:09:25 -0000

When I tell people where I work, they often are very surprised, because I then mention that I'm looking for a new job. They say, "Why would you ever want to leave?"

Well, I'm a young guy with a lot of ideas, and I'm certainly not going to be able to realize any big dreams while I'm toiling away at a dead-end job forever. I guess from the definition that I'm also stuck in one of those jobs (although not for long!).