Posted: October 12th, 2010 | Author: Lawrence Riddick | Filed under: Education, Ingenuity, Self-Designed Curriculum | No Comments »
Just a quick note. For everyone who complains about their job or those who are desperately seeking to network or become an entrepreneur; it is conferences like PodcampAZ and BrandCamp (which I unfortunately missed) that can be an answer to what you are looking for. PodCampAZ is a FREE networking media unconference, dedicated to blogging, video blogging, podcasting, social networking, and all other relevant media. These are the type of events that are a must attend if you want continue to learn and gain perspective on new ideas that are shaping how technology is evolving our lives.
Its not just for geeks, although there will be many there, its for anyone wanting to learn how to get in the game in regard to whats relevant in media, technology, and business. There is something for everyone. I hope to see you at PodcampAZ 2010!
what: Podcamp AZ 2010
where: University of Advancing Technology
when: November 20-21, 2010
who: New media innovators, enthusiasts, participants, and newbies who are interested the role of the internet in interactive communication.
why: It’s two crazy cool days of learning, sharing, and people meeting. And Phoenix metro is gorgeous in November.
how much: FREE
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Posted: December 8th, 2009 | Author: Christopher M. Chandler | Filed under: Education, Free Enterprise, Lifestyles, Self-Designed Curriculum | Tags: education, free enterprise, learning, lifestyles teaching, personal finances | 1 Comment »
Do you understand the process of buying a house, how much a baby costs, how to balance your bank account? I am passionate that we should all discuss bringing back to the forefront of our educational systems today the critical missing components of basic living principles. Basically, we have labored over teaching ourselves, algebraic expressions, geometry theorems, chemistry, world history, foreign languages, and on and on. But I ask you this, who taught you about your credit score, how to buy a house, the importance of marriage, the responsibility of having children, how to manage your personal finances, etc.? Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted: July 30th, 2009 | Author: Lawrence Riddick | Filed under: Careers, Professional Personality, Self-Designed Curriculum, The Best in Business Reading | Tags: baby boomers, careers, gen Y, Team Dynamics, work ethic | 3 Comments »
★ How Gen Y & Boomers Will Reshape Your Agenda
This is right on target. A good study done by these companies. I think Gen Y and the Boomers are finally beginning to meet each half way. I have always thought of time as currency. Part of the issue with Gen Y that I have seen is that some companies have not offered either enough time – meaning they have required working crazy work hours – or have not offered enough money. Gen Y also has not shown their work ethic, skill-sets, and global awareness as deserving of such benefits. I think we are beginning to hear each other.
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