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September 29, 2011

Taking a break to take stock: What research tells us about workaholics, burnout and work-life balance

What causes burnout? Is being a workaholic bad? What are the variables to maintaining work-life balance? I find answers in research that points to play… Read more

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    theresa
    a bit of a sideways angled view at…
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September 25, 2011

Inspiration from Dreamworld’s BuzzSaw: Riding innovation with integration and action

I attended an evening launch of Dreamworld’s new BuzzSaw ride last week. Spinning around at 105 kmh, I calmly considered the innovation necessary to get… Read more

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September 15, 2011

Foursquare gamification: Exposing my mundane and meaningful life

It is usually the player who determines whether a game is boring.  After five months of playing, I find it is Foursquare that makes such… Read more

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    Kevin
    You describe: "Foursquare exposed my mundane routine of…
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September 3, 2011

Do we need coaching? When coaches manage and managers coach

Is coaching a legitimate profession? When is a coach needed? Am I a coach, or a manager who coaches? I consider responses as I coach… Read more

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August 1, 2011

The stories we tell: Social media as narrative psychology

Every man invents a story for himself – which he often, and with great cost to himself – takes to be his life. ~Max Frisch,… Read more

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  • David B. Drake
    David B. Drake
    Hi Chad, Great post. I particularly appreciated the…
  • Simon
    Simon
    Is the story that important? Maybe it's just…
  • Chad
    Chad
    Always appreciate Theresa's non-blank stare. :)
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June 21, 2011

Dam that River by Alice in Chains: Flash animation (aka Angry Beaver)

A few days off work and I finally finish a project I started three years ago. I hope my angry beaver singing Dam that River… Read more

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  • Brian
    Brian
    That is soo AWESOME!
  • Brett
    Brett
    This is very cool. I can see where…
  • Theresa
    Theresa
    very good Chad! :)
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June 14, 2011

A search for significance in an omniscient Internet

From music to blog posts, I fear we may get to a point when it has all been done before.  I reflect on how our… Read more

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  • Theresa
    Theresa
    good post Chad :) I too am glad…
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June 6, 2011

Birthday reflections: Growth, balance and perspective

Year two of blogging and thirty-nine of living.  Through floods and fast growth, I am finding it is all a matter of perspective.

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  • Woody
    Woody
    Sounds like the beginnings of a mid life…
  • lindimity
    lindimity
    Sorry that I have to send a belated…
  • Theresa
    Theresa
    yes, we too look forward to you not…
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May 29, 2011

Covey’s seven habits for a digital agency – Habit 6: Synergy (in project teams, work life balance, and values)

Synergy happens when an end result is greater than the sum of each contributing part.  If you are looking for fulfilment in your day job,… Read more

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  • Theresa
    Theresa
    good post... just need to follow it up…
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April 20, 2011

The formula for a high performing (digital) team: Eight factors of team effectiveness

What factors result in a “high performing team”?  Is there some formula we can all follow, or does it happen by chance? For both study… Read more

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  • Theresa
    Theresa
    I like the pictures. Fun! Why do some…
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April 13, 2011

Covey’s seven habits for a digital agency – Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then be understood (no one wants a web site)

I was a ten years old when I first saw the tire swing diagram hanging on the wall of the family printed circuit board manufacturing… Read more

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  • Crystal
    Crystal
    I had forgotten about the swing diagram. :)…
  • Gareth
    Gareth
    I always love reading your POV on Covey.…
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March 26, 2011

Japan’s earthquake and tsunami: On prayer, Twitter, and tweeted prayers

A single tweet commencing with “Loving Lord” started me down a path questioning why we tweet, why we pray, and whether prayer has any place… Read more

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  • Theresa
    Theresa
    Great post Chad - quite thought provoking. I…
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