Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

I say this as someone who just got through an hour and a half meeting which consisted of nothing but listening to a scattershot of things I should change, from my [perfectly appropriate] appearance to my [never impinging on work time] athletic pursuits to my creative choices to the timbre of my speaking voice.

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Penelope Trunk

MARCH 9, 2010

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Penelope Trunk

MARCH 16, 2010

Even if I manage to do that, I will not feel like I have accomplished something important today. And then, when it turns out that it really does mean sleep inducing I didn’t feel accomplished. One flaw I railed at for years was the lack of creative, spontaneous unfettered time. Who puts a word like that in a picture caption?

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 17, 2022

Being a good teammate and picking up others on and off the field is a simple goal of mine. There is no accomplishment so easy to acquire as politeness, and none more profitable. She was involved with media relations before shifting her interest in research and creative writing. Clint Eastwood. Ernest Hemingway. Scott Peck.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

He has asked me to not talk over him, but I have a hard time telling if it is his turn to talk or mine. It’s mine. I certainly am a fan of working from home and believe that you have a set boundaries and expectations so that you are productive and focused on getting things accomplished to be successful. every day.

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Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Anyway, very few people have been creative geniuses on their own. Joshua Wolf Shenk has a whole column on Slate devoted to this topic or partnering to release creative genius. First, I don't even see how you accomplish what you set out to do. Subscribe -- free! This post is lazy and misguided at best.

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Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

But every time I walk through my hall, I think about how important it is to take risks with my house – because that’s what makes it mine. I have to wonder though how much input and consensus there is going on when I read from a previous post – "What we ended up with are colors that make me happy and creative.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Because of its limitations, it forces you to be creative. I have some pretty crazy arguments for mine, also.) For some reason, your voice seems to get through to her much better and smoother than mine on topics like frugality etc. : ) She totally looks up to you as a mentor! I write about it every day. Love that one!)

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Penelope Trunk

JULY 29, 2010

Bring up specific times when they surprised you with kindness, made your work better, invigorated you with their own contagious brilliance or creativity. A few years ago, an architect colleague of mine quit to start his own firm. From a macro perspective, it pays to penetrate this level of social networks to get things accomplished.

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Crestcom

JANUARY 13, 2023

Jenn DeWall: Hey, congratulations on that accomplishment too. I was a high performance person and it had to be mine, and it went to somebody else. And it was actually the Center for Creative Leadership. If you get down to the Center for Creative Leadership, it’s not cheap. And for those listening, we can do it.

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Vantage Circle

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Whether it’s sparking creativity, boosting morale, or building connections, starting the year with thoughtful engagement activities can make all the difference. With these activities, mining companies can start the year with positivity, connection, and enthusiasm. for an interactive quiz. Wrapping Up All the Engagement!

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 29, 2009

link] Also, a dear co-worker of mine also has AS, and although I really like her, she tells things that can't possibly be true (e.g. "The I find myself exhausted after a day of interacting in business situations where I'm not working based on my creative strengths – primarily photography or creative problem solving.

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International Coach Academy

AUGUST 20, 2023

The core of the process is actually an interview, with some part of oneself, not a creative act. Message: “Focused and inspired collective intent can accomplish more than you believe possible; there are miracles afoot. So, the core of the process is actually an interview , not a creative act, with some part of myself.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

I think too often we are so worried about accomplishing as many tasks as we can that we don't focus enough on the task that is right in front of us. I ask them what their favorite thing about their day was…and then I tell them mine. You just might find the happiness you are looking for has been there along! their jobs.

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Penelope Trunk

MAY 30, 2010

"Truth in all its glorious mucus" is a fine and rare thing, offering uncut gems that we mine for ourselves. Penelope, your true and accomplished voice at this time is writing. Knitting is a trend that has been building for a number of years because it's relaxing and creative at the same time.

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Penelope Trunk

APRIL 12, 2010

I remember when I taught creative writing to freshmen at Boston University. I definitely struggle with moving too fast and trying too accomplish too much, always on the go. I have yet to take a creative writing class, for fear of peer feedback, but I imagine that is probably what it's like universally. Love the photos!

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Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

You might be sick of hearing about my company here, but, you might also be happy to know that I’ve accomplished that goal, too. I never believed it would be easy, but like Seth Godin says.You have to put in the time, stay creative and keep looking for that break. Reality check: I nearly died from the stress of doing this.)

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Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Exactly when I would use it (if the farmer were not around :) Penelope Posted by Penelope Trunk on September 15, 2010 at 12:07 pm | permalink | Reply One of my co-workers just implemented a new rule for using the F word at work…we have to use it more creatively, or not at all. Thumbs up to that! And I really miss saying fuck.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How to be more creative at work Posted to: Fulfillment | How to blog February 18th, 2010 Del.icio.us It’s also why I know that every job is creative. The creativity, in any job, is finding the gems among the discards. N ot safe for work.)

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