I was taught a long time ago that giving a proper handshake involved only a few key elements. However, I found this ingrained idea about shaking hands challenged recently by an individual who followed a completely different set of rules for giving a handshake.
Afterward, I took a little time to evaluate my thoughts about it, which I document in this article.
On Saturday, August 8, 2009 I found myself in a strange situation: I was one of the only people with a camera at an event called LaidOffCamp Phoenix. Instead of attending the sessions as I’d planned, I spent the day photographing the event. I’ve never photographed an event and I know next to nothing about photography. I’ve had my camera for approximately 2 weeks and the lens for about 2 days.
I share some of the observations I had during that time, link to the Flickr set and ask viewers for their feedback and suggestions on how I can improve as a photographer.
Interesting slides released by Netflix about their current approach to company culture. A must-read for existing businesses and people looking to start a business.
I pose some questions afterward to Phoenix companies and employees.
At a recent Phoenix OpenCoffee Club Meetup, we discussed when and how to bring in additional help for a small business. Specifically, we talked about some of the concerns, timeframe and tips when hiring someone. Some good ideas were discussed and wisdom imparted by more experience business owners.
As a small business owner at Flatterline, I was interested in what everyone had to say on the subject. We have been wrestling with this very topic recently as we look at our potential for growth. I tried to capture the list of things we talked about, but would love some additional feedback from other business owners.
I share my experience learning a little about search engine optimization and some of the resources I’ve discovered, from Wordpress plugins to books (available for borrowing) to SEO videos from a local Phoenix company. Even learning a little about SEO techniques has changed the way I link to sites. Maybe it will do the same for you.
Nick Martin is a freelance journalist in Phoenix. His publication, Heat City, provides in-depth coverage on many local Phoenix stories that you may not hear about through traditional media outlets. Find out how you can support Nick in this venture.
After a few years of using Mephisto, the Ruby on Rails blog system, I’m back on WordPress. Sorry RoR peeps, but it’s a lot easier and more fully featured…
I’m using Lucia’s Link Love, so after a certain number of comments, you will receive dofollow link love! (NOTE: sexual healing is playing right now at the [...]
A few weeks ago Chris Chandler and I started a podcast. Almost every Wednesday at hacknight we were having interesting conversations ranging over a wide variety of topics. After listening to Evo Terra give a presentation on podcasting we decided to start recording these conversations and publish them for the benefit of humanity.
The name we [...]
Matt Gist tagged me as part of “The 6th Meme” and challenged me to post the 6th photo of the 6th page of my Flickr. So, here it is:
Over the summer, my dad (the big guy pictured) and I did some work on my backyard. In this picture, we’re laying the header for the brick [...]
I received a wrong number text message today that stated
U arent going to give up on me n stop talking to me bc things r complicated on my end, r u?
This person was trying to make a connection with someone who might not be talking with them anymore. They’re having some difficulties in their relationship [...]
I'm a pragmatist, an idea generator and a doer of deeds that need doing. I may have an unhealthy obsession with pirates and coffee. I also enjoy making work for other people. Get to know me and you'll see what I mean.
