Master the Art of Living
August 30, 2006
Here is a quote I used to have hanging on my home office wall. It ties in perfectly with my philosophy of work life integration and this week’s show.
MASTER THE ART OF LIVING
The person who is a master in the art of living makes little
distinction between their work and their play,
their labor and their leisure, their mind and their body,
their education and their recreation,
their love and their religion.
They hardly know which is which.
They simply pursue their vision of excellence and grace in whatever they do,
leaving others to decide whether they are working or playing.
To them, they are always doing both.
From the Zen Buddhist text
Show #8: Juggling your life is not a circus trick
August 30, 2006
This week we discussed work life balance and work life integration. Thanks to Gil Gordon for joining us as our guest on the show.
If you missed the show you can listen in below or download the MP3 file.
Show # 8: Juggling Your Life is Not a Circus Trick
With all of the tools and strategies we embrace on our show, and that comprise the concept of The Anywhere Office there is the danger that your Anywhere Office can become an everywhere office blurring the boundaries between your work and your personal life. This week we were joined by Gil Gordon, telework guru and author of “Turn it Off“, to discuss strategies for work life integration and work life balance.
Here’s what we covered:
- The challenges with work life balance: The differece between work life balance, intergration, and harmony. Grass roots movements versus top down approach to flexible work benefits.
- In the News:
- Importance versus Satisfaction - In this article from Network World salary survey respondents rate the job-related items that are most important to them, and then tell how satisfied they are with each one. Very interesting.
- Work-life Balance: Ways to restore harmony and reduce stress - If your work life and personal life are out of balance, your stress may be running high. Here’s how to reclaim control.
- Website Spotlight:
- WorkLifeBalance.com - Tips, articles, newsletter, and training for work life balance. Has an excellent definition of work-life balance. Here is the diagram of the Four Quadrants we mentioned.
- Guest: Gil Gordon - Telework Expert, President of Gil Gordon & Associates, and author of “Turn it Off“
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August 27, 2006
This episode is a change of pace; rather than a segment from last week’s radio show, this is lesson one of a 6 part eClass that we offer on internet marketing through our smallbizemarketing.com site. We discuss some fundamentals of successful eMarketing. In a few weeks we will be dedicating a number of full radio shows to how small businesses, entrepreneurs, and solo professionals can utilize the concept of The Anywhere Office. Some of the strategies and technologies introduced in this podcast will be examined in detail during those shows.
Visit www.TheAnywhereOffice.com and sign up for updates to learn more about this special series. While you are there be sure to visit our blog and post comments and feedback as well.
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Show #7: Telework and the Government
August 24, 2006
This week we discuss telework and the US Government. We examined this from several angles to see where they are making strides and where they need to work harder. Thanks to Chuck Wilsker for joining us as our guests on the show.
If you missed the show you can listen in below or download the MP3 file.
Show # 7: Telework and the Government
Telework or telecommuting has long been an issue of much discussion in the US government on the federal, state, and local levels. Some embrace it while others seem to resist it. Joined by Chuck Wilsker, President of the Telework Coalition, based in Washington DC, we discuss the current state of telework in the government as well as look at some policy, success stories, and challenges for wide scale acceptance and implementation.
Here’s what we covered:
- The two sides of telework in the government:
- Government Agencies Teleworking - The status of telework in the Federal Government
- Tax incentives for employers and employees
- In the News:
- Teleworking is catching on
- Government promotes telework for security and business continuity - not just environmental issues.
- Resources for further research:
- ITAC listing of State and Local Programs
- The Telework Clearinghouse
- Guest: Chuck Wilsker - President, CEO, and Co-founder of The Telework Coalition
To listen to the show you can use the flash player below or download the MP3 file. Use the PLAY IN POPUP link below if you want to use our flash player and roam the web while listening.
TAO Podcast - Virtual Team Tips
August 20, 2006
This episode contains the Top 5 Tips segment from last week’s radio show. We discuss tools and strategies for virtual team success.
Visit www.TheAnywhereOffice.com and click archives to listen to the complete show. While you are there be sure to visit our blog and post comments and feedback as well.
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Show #6: Working Together While Apart (Virtual Teams)
August 17, 2006
This week we discuss strategies, technologies, and trends for virtual teams and remote collaboration. Thanks to Jim McNeill for joining us as our guests on the show.
If you missed the show you can listen in below or download the MP3 file.
Show # 6: Working Together While Apart
The increase in outsourcing and advances in communication technology have both forced and allowed many organizations to explore virtual teamwork; while new to some, freelancers and artists are accustomed to working this way. Joined by artist and freelance graphic designer Jim McNeill, we discuss the challenges and benefits of virtual teams and collaborating across distance.
Here’s what we covered:
- In the News:
- Happy 25th Birthday to the PC - boy have things changed!
- Flight delays and new rules for carry on when traveling internationally - Are there other ways you can meet and collaborate without travel?
- Top 5 Virtual Team Tips: From our book 2-Minute Virtual Team Tips. You can also download a free tip book on our resource page.
- Our Guest: Jim McNeill, Artist and Freelance Graphic Designer. Be sure to check out the Jimplex (for some fun Flash animations) and find out more about these tessellations. Jim has been sharing his talent with us for years and is responsible for almost all our logos including The Anywhere Office, You Can Work From Anywhere, and MusicIsland.
Other Resources (including some things we mentioned in our Top 5 Virtual Team Tips):
- Online Virtual Offices and Shared Workplaces:
- Webex Weboffice - One of the best web based virtual offices and the one we use to keep everyone on the same page.
- Yahoo Groups - Looking for a free alternative? While not nearly as full featured as the Webex solution Yahoo groups are another way to keep your group or team connected.
- Free Conference Call Services:
(for real time discussions, meetings, and brainstorming)- FreeConferenceCall.com - up to 96 people on a call and free call recording - WOW!
- FreeConference.com
- Mr. Conference
- Ze Frank on communicating via email - the always irreverant zefrank with a lesson on email communication
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TAO Podcast - Multimedia for Business
August 12, 2006
This episode contains the opening segment from last week’s radio show. We discuss the rise of multimedia and the various ways businesses can use audio and video as a marketing tool, for after sales support, and to create information products for sale.
Visit www.TheAnywhereOffice.com and click archives to listen to the complete show. While you are there be sure to visit our blog and post comments and feedback as well.
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The Online Video Explosion
August 10, 2006
During our last show we were talking about the recent explosion of online video. I found a few blog posts that discussed this topic. Smart Mobs had a short article entitled “Watching Online Video” where they discussed who is watching online video. They go on to say:
“Julie Supan,senior director of marketing for YouTube,said the site now serves up 35 million videos per day,and users upload 35,000 videos per day,with 100 million page views per day. These are massive numbers for a site that’s not even a year old yet”.Which prompts this question posed by unmediated.org, if Youtube.com now gets more traffic than the BBC.Which is mainstream media?
Another story I found from Wired called “A Guide to the Online Video Explosion” asks what do people want to watch? They noted that:
” . . .the networks are racing one another to get their broadcast programs online, while also creating Web-only content.
But don’t let them fool you. What’s happening here isn’t just TV online. Gone are the rigid 30- and 60-minute blocks; now the clip is it - be it 30 seconds or eight minutes, we’re watching only the money shots. Gone is top-down broadcasting; instead, the network has been, well, networked, with thousands of creators and places to watch, from single-serving sites like Rockboom to slick aggregators like iTunes and blinkx. And gone, too, is the at-this-time, at-this-channel programming; now we’re not only time-shifting with DVRs, we’re space-shifting as well, watching stuff on our laptops, iPods, and cell phones - even loading it back onto our TVs.”
What are your thoughts on this recent trend? Post a comment to this post and let us know!
Show #5: Beyond Text – The rise of multimedia on the web
August 10, 2006
This week we took a look at different ways multimedia can be used for entertainment and for marketing your business. Thanks to Israel Hyman for joining us as our guests on the show.
If you missed the show you can listen in below or download the MP3 file.
Show # 5: Beyond Text - The rise of multimedia on the web
With more people accessing the internet on a hi-speed connection websites featuring audio, video, and other multimedia content have begun to gain popularity. Phil & Jason discuss some of the uses and applications for multimedia. They will be joined by guest Israel Hyman, founder of the Glimpster Video Podcast Network and creator of the popular Izzy Video Podcast.
Here’s what we covered:
- The Rise and Uses of Multimedia: We looked at how multimedia on the web has developed over time and its different uses.
- Product/Service Spotlight: Audio Generator and Instant Video Generator are easy affordable ways to put audio and video on your site. Visit our DIY page for more information about these services and other internet marketing tools we recommend for small businesses.
- Tech Talk: More people are watching home made video online. Here are some sites where you can check out this latest video explosion and post your own videos.
- Our Guest: Israel Hyman, Founder of the Glimpster Video Podcast Network and Host of the very popular Izzy Video podcast.
- Other Resources (including some of our favorite online entertainment sites):
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- The Internet Archive - Over 39,000 movies, 37,000 live concerts, and 90,000 audio recordings all for your listening and viewing pleasure - FREE!
- Ask a Ninja - You got questions, Ninja got answers! Trust me these are like potato chips - you can’t watch just one.
- Homestar Runner - Our favorite is Strong Bad’s Email
- What is a podcast you ask? We mentioned Podcasts a lot on this show. This page offers a brief, clear description.
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August 5, 2006
Welcome to the first episode of The Anywhere Office Podcast. This podcast will be separate and shorter than our full radio show archives. The podcast will feature both video and audio posts relating to living a digital lifestyle and the changing world of work. We will include short segments from our live weekly internet radio show which airs Wednesdays at 2PM EST.
This episode contains our Top 5 Home Office Tips which we covered this past Wednesday on the show. Visit www.TheAnywhereOffice.com and click archives to listen to the complete show. While you are there be sure to visit our blog and post comments and feedback as well.
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