Talent Zoo Journal

Are you familiar with the phrase "social glass ceiling?" We’re all familiar with "glass ceilings," but this post takes it one step further and says we can be limited by the company we keep. Feeling like you’re not living up to your full potential? This could be because you are keeping the wrong kind of friends around you. Seek out people who are successful in the areas in which you need to be challenged and this will help propel you past your own personal social glass ceiling. Here at Talent Zoo we have a good mix of seasoned veterans and new minds; a combination that, after reading this article, seems to be very good for personal/professional development. What do you think about the idea of a "social glass ceiling?"

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The 2008 Olympics are in full swing. We love sports, competition, and rooting for the home team here at Talent Zoo! If you saw the opening ceremony you were not doubt in awe at the production (I know I was!). Here’s an excellent post on the LifeDev blog called "7 Lessons from the Innovative 2008 Opening Ceremony Director." Lessons include: always strive for better, work around obstacles, and the details payoff. Enjoy.

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For those of you who know me, you know I’m an extremely optimistic person … probably why Talent Zoo has become my home for this long (we’re a great pair)! Whenever someone complains about something I automatically start thinking of a solution. However, the issue of rising gas prices has me beating my head up against the wall; it seems there’s no way to get around the fact that it’s expensive to get out and do things. Not to mention trying to meet up with friends who live in different suburbs, miles a part. Then today I stumbled upon a site called Mezzoman.com. This free map service allows you to plug in your location and your friend’s location. It then lists restaurants and other attractions located near the halfway point. Hang out with your friends and use 1/2 the gas, what a great idea! Thanks Mezzoman.

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Another day, another excellent blog post to share! How to Accept Criticism with Grace and Appreciation is a post on a blog called Zen Habits. No matter what your position is, or level, we can all relate to having to deal with criticism. Most of us here at Talent Zoo spend the bulk of our time on the phone; it does seem like people are more comfortable criticizing you over the phone than they are in person. Click over to the blog and see if you can pick up a few tips to help you accept criticism gracefully.

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Uni-tasking: The opposite of multi-tasking.

I just read the post called "Maintaining Focus: All Hail Uni-tasking" on Brett Kelly’s blog and borrowed the word from him. Brett makes a great point in his post: if you’re doing more than one thing at a time, none of those things are getting your full attention. Most of us here at Talent Zoo are a whiz at multi-tasking, but uni-tasking deserves some credit. There’s something to be said for working on one thing at a time and giving it your full attention. You can expect to be more accurate and thorough… well, I’ll let you read Brett’s post,  he does a better job of championing uni-tasking.     … It’s back to multi-tasking for me!

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I stumbled upon a blog post today called 5 Simple Steps to Make Feeling Like Crap Benefit You and of course, it caught my eye. I thought, "How could feeling like crap benefit anyone?!" But the post makes a couple of good points; it’s all about realizing that negativity can help you. Optimism is king at virtually all businesses, including Talent Zoo. But it’s nice to see a different side of things. What do you think about the post?

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Happy 50th Birthday NASA! On 7/29/1958 the National Aeronautics and Space Administration was created. Firmly grounded here in Atlanta, Talent Zooers love being in-the-know (in case we run into a science club friend, we can amaze them with our knowledge today. It’s not just limited to advertising!)

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"When you reach for the stars, you may not quite get one, but you won’t come up with a handful of mud either." ~ Leo Burnett

Start your week on a positive note; read 10 Simple Tips to Be Excited About Your Day.

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We all know how important it is to stay informed and updated in our field of expertise. Talent Zoo team members must constantly read articles on industry happenings. What do you want to learn about before the end of the year? Continuing education is so important! Read "10 Tips for Creating a Personal Learning Plan" for some ideas to get you moving.