Ellen Donnelly
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Ellen Donnelly
Sorry (Not Sorry), Self-Promotion Doesn't Work
whatworks.fyiTara McMcMullin - Self-promotion doesn’t work
Welcome to the Post-Industrial Age
An exploration of the Post-Industrial Age and the challenges faced by companies in terms of talent scarcity, skills obsolescence, and the need for a more agile workforce.
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... See moreThe point of making content is to get an outcome,” he added.
The success of mega-influencers or thought leaders who have, in effect, transcended algorithmic management can make it difficult to see that. The Seth Godins, Mel Robbinses, and Brene Browns of the internet don’t appear to be trying to “get an outcome.” They don’t have to. Their influence... See more
The success of mega-influencers or thought leaders who have, in effect, transcended algorithmic management can make it difficult to see that. The Seth Godins, Mel Robbinses, and Brene Browns of the internet don’t appear to be trying to “get an outcome.” They don’t have to. Their influence... See more
Tara McMullin • 'The Creator Economy Is Eating Creative Acts'
“If your stuff’s not performing well ... you might be aware that the algorithm is doing some shenanigans to tank your views or likes,” explained Kate, but that awareness doesn’t always translate into frustration with the platform. “There’s this doubt that creeps in about your own work, what you should be doing,” she shared.
Tara McMullin • 'The Creator Economy Is Eating Creative Acts'
This is the allure of visiting status limbo. Taking the leap to take a sabbatical, change careers, start a startup, or shut down a startup all come with their own consequences, but the prospect of a win is compelling. At the same time, the reality of going through status limbo first subconsciously weighs on people.2
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... See moreThe makeup of a successful entrepreneur is a special blend of wanting to make the world better and possessing enough commercial aptitude to figure out a way to do it in a successful and self-sustaining way
Career advise from July Evans: Write a “brag” document. It’s useful in negotiation, in annual review & promo conversations, and when you least expect it. Why: you can’t expect your manager to know everything you’ve done. Plus you need to combat your own human cognitive issues (memory, recency bias, self depreciation, etc). What to do: maintain ... See more
Adam Wiggins • Career with swyx // Metamuse podcast episode 53
A short cut to identifying your motivations and strengths might be to ask 5-6 people you’ve worked with for some honest feedback on what you’re like. I’d recommend asking people who’ve managed you, peers and people you’ve managed. Look at the consistencies, and the differences, and work out what your ‘spike’ is. As you won’t be working with them, i... See more
Annie • What I’ve learned from having 12 jobs in 2 years
Annie’s lessons from being an ex-founder seeking a new job and career path