The overenthusiasm trap: Getting in too deep

I think a lot of people when they get energized or excited about something, like a project or a new opportunity, the tendency is to throw yourself into it with big ideas and plans to overachieve. While the sentiment is good, sometimes in order to perform to the best of your abilities it’s important toRead… Read more »

7 Learning Disabilities that Hinder Teams and Individuals

Hopefully we can all get past the fact that there are both physiological and attitudinal learning disabilities (dysfunctional attitudes and mindsets can disable our ability to learn, just as can dysfunctional physiological characteristics), and focus on the intent and content of the blog. The Parable of the Frog and The Delusion of Learning from ExperienceRead… Read more »

NAGC’s LinkedIn Group Celebrates its 1,000th Member

The National Association of Government Communicators LinkedIn Group has reached a major milestone—we’re celebrating our 1,000th member! This group, which includes government communications professionals and others across the United States, is a way for you to talk about issues government communicators face and work on every day. Often, you’ll find people discussing real-life case studiesRead… Read more »

Link roundup

I find this stuff so you don’t have to: We’re not ‘appy. Not ‘appy at all. Consulting with children on the internet Innovation: are we ready for it to be a part of our DNA? Does less equal more, at home and work? Bartleby, the CIO Wide Open Space Summary and update on our digitalRead… Read more »

Fixmo Puts Mobile Security, Data Security and Privacy into the Hands of Users – Literally

By Ryan Kamauff Fixmo, a provider of mobile security and data protection solutions, is putting mobile security into the hands of users — literally. Fixmo SafeWatch, now in beta testing, is a personal mobile security product to help consumers and business users protect their personal information and ensure privacy for their Android mobile devices. Fixmo,Read… Read more »

Police Increasingly Use GPS for Asset Management of a Different Kind

We tend to write about fixed asset tracking on this blog in terms of supply chain management, but law enforcement around the world have started employing GPS tracking in entirely different way – to catch bad guys. And this form of aggressive asset management is sure to make the world a more dangerous place toRead… Read more »

03.12.13 Your Morning Buzz

Judge Cans Soda Ban Welcome Newest Members Individual Member: Katya Reyna, University of Oregon, RARE Corporate Member: Johnson Controls delivers products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency and lower operating costs in buildings for more than one million customers. Upcoming Forums March 15 Webinar: Creating and Getting Assistant City Manager Positions with Alex McIntyre,Read… Read more »