Author: Mike Vardy

 

Introducing The Netsetter 2.0

And then there were three. Today marks the relaunch of our sister site, The Netsetter. Along with this site and FreelanceSwitch, the new Netsetter creates a “triple threat” in terms of getting better at what moves you.  All three sites offer practical tips that cover topics that can help thoseRead More

The Guru

We’ve discussed corporate speak and touched on buzzwords in the past here at WorkAwesome, but haven’t been able to provide you with a full demonstration of them being put to practice. That is, until now. This guy seems to have them all down… (Video courtesy of TVO’s Search Engine withRead More

How to Fight Creative Time Wasting

I was going to write this earlier, but decided to work on another project first.  Then fresh emails beckoned.  Then I ate dinner. I found every which way to do everything but the task at hand…even though I knew full well that I had to get it done. Combating theseRead More

Lowering Carbon Footprint, Increasing Productivity: From Paper to iPad

I’ve been a big proponent of using paper to plan out projects as well as tasks, but since picking up an iPad I’ve been shifting back into electronic organization.  I still love having a pen and paper handy, but I’m starting to find that with the right tools in playRead More

Getting Down to Goalsetting: The Freelancer’s Bucket List

Having goals is an automatic tendency for everyone – and the goals will be wide in range and scope.  What might be something you find not really worthy of being pursued another may envision as an ultimate achievement.  It is the achieving them that is the challenging part – althoughRead More

What’s Your Workout Routine?

Keeping on top of your game both at work and in life is a real challenge; you can’t stay super-productive if you’re super-exhausted.  It just won’t happen. This is where having a workout routine comes into play. It’s called a “workout” for a reason – it’s work.  You have toRead More

Awesome Links #2: Balanced Living, Productivity Apps

Today’s dads seek better work-life balance In honor of Father’s Day, this article takes a look at how the new fathers of the day are meeting the responsibilities of the role both at home and at work. App demo: Round the Clock The Unofficial Apple Weblog gives us a sneakRead More

The CV Toolkit – LinkedIn

In this second installment of The CV Toolkit, I’m going beyond the paper resumé and into something that’s emerging as a tool to find really awesome people and really awesome work.  I’m going to discuss the benefits of having a LinkedIn profile and keeping it updated. What is LinkedIn? “LinkedInRead More

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