15 TED Talks That Will Change Your Life | Mashable


15 of the most inspirational, tear-jerking and downright beautiful TED talks out there.

via 15 TED Talks That Will Change Your Life | Mashable.

A great list of TED talks. My favourites on the list are talks 3. Elizabeth Gilbert: Your Elusive Creative Genius and 13. Andrew Solomon: Love, No Matter What.

How Social Media is Changing Mentorship | Mashable


In our professional lives, mentors make a difference. Whether you’re looking for that promotion or need help starting your own business, mentorship can often be the key ingredient to success.

But don’t just take my word for it — statistics also prove the benefit of having a great mentor. Professionals who have mentors make between $5,610 and $22,450 more annually than those on their own. 

In today’s digitally-connected world, it’s easier than ever to connect with the movers and shakers in your industry and solicit advice and mentorship. So how do you use social media tools to find the mentor your business needs? And what’s the etiquette for using tools like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to connect? Let’s take a look.

For the full article see: How Social Media is Changing Mentorship | Mashable.

Topics discussed:

  • Find A Mentor On Social Networks
  • Connect Personally Using Social Media
  • Bring Groups Together, Plane Rides Not Required
  • Go To Class In Your Pajamas

Congratulations Graduate! Eleven Reasons Why I Will Never Hire You | Mark O’Toole


Congratulations Graduate! Eleven Reasons Why I Will Never Hire You | Mark O’Toole

How Introverts and Extroverts Can Peacefully Coexist | LifeHacker


Great article furthering the introvert vs. extrovert commentary.

Ever since Carl Jung first started giving people their personality types, there’s been a divide between the introvert and extrovert camps. It’s possible to bridge that gap, though. Here’s how to coexist with different personality types.

via How Introverts and Extroverts Can Peacefully Coexist | LifeHacker.

See also: Susan Cain: The power of introverts | TED Talks and Quiet: The Power of Introverts – By Susan Cain.

 

5 Ways To Tell If You Need A Career Change | Forbes


5 critical ways to determine reliably and effectively if you should change careers, and once you get hip to these signs, you’ll be able to answer for yourself in a heartbeat, “Should I stay or should I go?”

via 5 Ways To Tell If You Need A Career Change | Forbes.

A few years ago, I made the decision to leave a great career that paid very well and go back to school. It was a great decision for my personal growth, although it was hard to leave the people I worked with – they were the best part of the job. Reading this article I can say I met 4 out of the 5 critical signs that it was time to leave. I found that just because you are really great at doing something doesn’t equate to actual enjoyment and satisfaction.

Four Ways to Figure Out What You Really Want to Do with Your Life | LifeHacker


We’ve all hit that point where we can’t figure out exactly what we really want to do with our lives. It can come when you’re 18 or when you’re 50, and it’s always a difficult process to work through. It’s not hopeless, though! Here are a few ways to help you figure it out.

via Four Ways to Figure Out What You Really Want to Do with Your Life  | LifeHacker

The article suggests to:

  • Think About Where You’ll Be in Five Years
  • Write Your Personal Manifesto
  • Volunteer or Shadow Someone in a Job You’re Interested In
  • Dig Into Those Side Projects

How to Master a New Skill – Amy Gallo – Best Practices – Harvard Business Review


How to Master a New Skill – Amy Gallo – Best Practices – Harvard Business Review.