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Advice for new graduates

 

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It's graduation time again, and you know what that means. A whole new wave of potential making its way out into the world!

Last year in Collective Genius!, a collective blog experiment I did for a few months, I asked the question, "What advice do you have for new graduates?" There were lots of great answers. Assuming that some of you know new graduates (or maybe even ARE new graduates), I'm posting the link here. People had too much fabulous insight to let it recede into the distance.

While I'm at it, why don't I ask you the same thing. What advice do you have? (Here's my advice from the Motto blog last year.)

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Curt Rosengren, Passion Catalyst ^TM

 

January is the last Collective Genius

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When I started the Collective Genius! blog, I figured I would throw it out there and if it gained a life of its own, fabulous, and if it didn't, it would be a fun experiment.

It had some great energy at the onset, but over the last few months has been a bit anemic (one person has expressed interest in posting so far this month). Rather than trying to force something that doesn't have much energy behind it, I'm going to let it retire gracefully. This month will be the last month.

January's topic is a wide-ranging free-for-all: New Year's Advice. You can see more details here. If you have something you'd like to share, I would love to have you be part of the last hurrah.

Thanks to all of you who have taken part in the Collective Genius! experiment and added your genius to the mix!

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Collective Genius! wrap-up: November/December 2006

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Thanks so much to those who shared their insights in the last round of Collective Genius! on "thriving in the discomfort zone."

Comfort in discomfort
Rebecca Thomas
Rebecca Thomas Designs

Moving Places
John Cass
PR Communications

When discomfort becomes comfortable
Gretchen Stahlman
The Year in Red

Stretch marks!
Matt Cornell
Matt's Idea Blog

You can read their posts here.

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Collective Genius reminder

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A reminder on the Collective Genius! blog. I am going to cut posting off at the end of the day Friday, so if you have something you'd like to share on it, now would be a great time. Again, you can see more about the topic - thriving in the discomfort zone - and s

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ome questions to prime the pump for potential posts here.

Look forward to seeing what you have to say!

December 2006 Collective Genius! Thriving in the discomfort zone

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I admit, November's Collective Genius! was a last minute after-thought, hastily thrown out there as I was about to leave for a three week vacation. I did nothing to spread the word and put no energy behind it, and it showed, with only two posts (thanks Rebecca and John!).

The topic was "thriving in the discomfort zone." I think the topic is so important, and such a big part of achieving anything worth achieving in our lives, and so vital to staying fresh and vibrant, that I have decided to make it December's topic as well.

Again, I've talked before about the necessity of venturing out beyond our comfort zones in our careers. Comfort for a short time is a good place to recuperate and rest. Comfort for too long leads to stagnation. Growth only comes from exploring the perimeter and dipping your toes (or hurling yourself headlong) beyond the boundaries.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the discomfort zone. I have a list of questions to prime the pump here. For those of you who are new, you can find out what Collective Genius! is here, and find out how you can participate here.

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November Collective Genius - Thriving in the discomfort zone

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Ack! I just got an e-mail reminding me of the Collective Genius! blog. I've been so heads down getting ready for being gone on vacation that I completely spaced it! (Not sure what Collective Genius! is? Read more here.)

As you probably know, I'm headed to Cambodia. Tomorrow I fly to Singapore where I'll spend a couple days, then on to Cambodia on Friday. I have to confess, the trip is taking me a bit outside my comfort zone. I've been feeling a faint buzz of anxiety in the background. It's also been incredibly energizing and motivating. Even if it produces some anxiety, I love the energy I get from venturing out beyond the comfortable.

I've talked here before about the necessity of venturing out beyond our comfort zones in our careers. Comfort for a short time is a good place to recuperate and rest. Comfort for too long leads to stagnation. Growth only comes from exploring the perimeter and dipping your toes (or hurling yourself headlong) beyond the boundaries.

So here's this month's Collective Genius topic. How do you thrive in the discomfort zone? How do you take those growth-inducing steps and still stay centered? How do you overcome the anxiety and fear that so often comes when we push ourselves beyond our known world? What tips and tricks do you have? What has worked for you in the past? What have you learned the hard way?

Since I am going to be on vacation and checking e-mail infrequently at best (and probably less than that), I'm going to do something a little different with this month's Collective Genius. I have created a username and password that everyone can post with so you don't have to wait for me to invite you.

User name: collectivegenius
Password: genzone

If you are already a guest author, you can log on using the user name and password you used before. If not (or if you don't remember it) you can use this.

Another change this month - I'm going to let it run the entire month, rather than just the first week (or so) of the month.

As always, if you post be sure to include your name and a link to your website/blog.

Thanks in advance for all your amazing insights. Enjoy!

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Collective Genius! postings - October 2006

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I love the Collective Genius! blog. I love watching it unfold. It's like Christmas every time somebody posts something new. There's so much great insight that people have to share.

This month's topic has been "getting unstuck." Here are the people who have added their genius to the mix so far (in chronological order of posting)...

A sticky web we weave
Teresa Marshall

On getting unstuck
Scott Ginsberg

Unsticking yourself from your rut
Monica Ricci

Do you really want your goal?
Martin Spernau

Cycles of getting unstuck
Rebecca Thomas

Stick to your guns
David Stoddard

Unstuck in stages
Gretchen Stahlman

You can't make me!
Alex Fayle

Cutting things down to size
Adrian McEwen

unstuck = happiness
Autumn

Thoughts from the fly paper
Nick Kempinski

Stuck? Don't worry about it
by ?

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October 2006 Collective Genius! topic: Getting unstuck

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Zowie! The first Monday of the month is coming up again. Time flies.

And that means it's Collective Genius! time again. This months topic is "Getting unstuck." How do you get unstuck, and how do you make sure you stay unstuck?

You'll find more questions to get your brain juices flowing on the Collective Genius! blog.

Here's some more information to get you started...

What is the Collective Genius! blog?

How do I participate in the Collective Genius! blog?

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mapmaker.curtrosengren.com

Zowie! The first Monday of the month is coming up again. Time flies.

And that means it's Collective Genius! time again. This months topic is "Getting unstuck." How do you get unstuck, and how do you make sure you stay unstuck?

You'll find more questions to get your brain juices flowing on the Collective Genius! blog.

Here's some more information to get you started...

What is the Collective Genius! blog?

How do I participate in the Collective Genius! blog?

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Brought to you by Curt Rosengren, Passion Catalyst ^TM

 

Collective Genius! wrap-up September 2006

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OK, so I've been a bit of a slacker on the blog front of late. That includes posting a wrap-up with links to all the fabulous people who have been good enough to share their insights.

So, time to get back on track. In order of appearance, here are the cast of characters from September's Collective Genius! postings on personal change. Thanks to all!!!

Grappling with change
Gautam Ghosh

One step at a time
Nick Kempinski

Change and uncertainty
Lisa Haneberg
Management Craft

Trust in yourself
Louise Fletcher
Blue Sky Resumes Blog

A body at rest stays at rest
Alexandra Levit
Water Cooler Wisdom

Change is a way of life
Rebecca Thomas
Rebecca Thomas Designs

My sky has five directions
Martin Spernau
Traumwind

The Zen of Change
Monica Ricci
Your life. Organized.

Be a star!
Gretchen Stahlman
The Year in Red

A season for change
Tony D. Clark
Success from the Nest

Pro-active change
by ??

Deal with change vampires
Teresa Marshall
Living as if it matters

Willing Change
Whitney Potsus
Pig Notes

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September 2006 Collective Genius! topic: Personal Change

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OK, it's nearing the first Monday of the month again and you know what that means. It's Collective Genius! time. This months topic is...(drumroll please)...personal change. How do you effectively implement change in your life? How do you get over the fear of change? etc.

You'll find more questions to get your brain juices flowing on the Collective Genius! blog.

And here's some more information to get you started...

What is the Collective Genius! blog?

How do I participate in the Collective Genius! blog?

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