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New to working from home? Managing a distributed team? Home-schooling your kids while trying to get something — anything — done? You’ve come to the right place. Join newbies and experts as we explore the tools, tips and techniques that will help you make the most of this new way of working. Welcome home.

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United States

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New to working from home? Managing a distributed team? Home-schooling your kids while trying to get something — anything — done? You’ve come to the right place. Join newbies and experts as we explore the tools, tips and techniques that will help you make the most of this new way of working. Welcome home.

Language:

English

Contact:

310-441-9950


Episodes

Lukasz Szyrmer — Author of "Aligning Remotely"

6/27/2021
Luke's links: ManagingRemoteTeams.coAlignRemotely.comOn LinkedInOn TwitterStuff we talk about: IdeaBoardzMiroMuralDavid Mastronardi, CEOJonathan RaymondThe Pomodoro TechniqueLeanPubYou can follow or subscribe through your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast — or wherever you normally listen. And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks!

Duration:00:48:37

Kate Gigax — Executive Coach

3/29/2021
Kate's links: Development CorpsKate on LinkedinKate on InstagramStuff we talk about: TED Talk on vulnerabilitydancing with the fearYou can follow or subscribe through your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast — or wherever you normally listen. And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks!

Duration:00:54:28

Michael F. Schein — Author of "The Hype Handbook"

2/2/2021
Mike's links: Microfame Media Author site The Hype Book Club Linkedin profile The Hype Handbook (on Amazon) Stuff we talk about: Jim Jones Basecamp Jason Fried's TED Talk Scientology The Grand Guignol The Grateful Dead — "Ripple" Andrew Loog Oldham The Rolling Stones — Interview 1965 Andy Warhol interview You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast — or wherever you normally...

Duration:00:51:27

David Hockney at Home: A Narrative

1/24/2021
This isn't my standard interview-style podcast. Instead, it's an affectionate account of the 83-year-old David Hockney, whom writer Barbara Isenberg interviewed in late 2020. Barbara graciously gave me permission to share the story with you. Neither age nor the pandemic have slowed Hockney down. The master uses current technology alongside more traditional materials to remain productive and enthusiastic about his work, under lockdown at home. Just as I hope you can be, Thanks so much for...

Duration:00:11:57

John Sindelar - CEO of Seedcode

12/31/2020
John's links: Dayback.com Seedcode.com On LinkedIn Stuff we talk about: Claris Filemaker Basecamp David Allen's Getting Things Done OmniGroup Microsoft Project The Pomodoro Technique The Basecamp (37signals) Manifesto Ride the Wild Surf Grant Rohloff Bruce Brown Miki Dora HelpScout FogBugz Trello Zendesk You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn and PocketCast — or wherever you...

Duration:00:41:37

Zach Rosenberg — Business Growth Consultant

12/7/2020
Zach's links: zachrosenbergconsulting.comLinkedIn@ZachRosenbergzach@zachrosenbergconsulting.comArticles by ZachHas The Virtual Office Finally Come of Age?"Metatron Media PartnersStuff we talk about: Chiat/DayThe Binoculars BuildingThe iconic Memorex TV commercialslBBC: Reporter broadcasting from homeCat 5 Ethernet CableHorizon MediaForbes article on Space AdvertisingWinmommhmmYou can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify,...

Duration:00:56:15

Leah Ryder — Content Marketer at Trello

10/26/2020
Leah's links: @leahryder on Twitterleahryder.comOn TrelloOn LinkedInWrite/Werk newsletterStuff we talk about: How To Be Professionally Visible And Valued As A Remote WorkerTrelloAtlassianHays Recruiting's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion StudyGet Noticed and Die Trying: Signals, Sacrifice and the Production of Face Time in Distributed WorkA Study of 1,100 Employees Found That Remote Workers Feel Shunned and Left Ou"The Year Without Pants" by Scott BerkunAnimal...

Duration:00:42:55

Mike Moses — Pastor

9/20/2020
Mike's links: Lake Forest ChurchMike’s bio Stuff we talk about: Hurricane Dorian in The BahamasThe 1992 Rodney King Verdict riotsJammr.net (an online music jam session system)Jamkazam (another online music jam session system)Greensboro, North Carolina, lunch counter historyColdplay — “Low" (the song Mike refers to)Chris Rock: That Ain’t Right from “Head of State"You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music,...

Duration:00:59:36

Nikki Lee — Psychotherapist

8/17/2020
Nikki's links: Solace ChateauAbout Nikki Leenlee@solacechateau.comCounseling resourcesNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255Online self-evaluation...

Duration:00:55:21

Linda Greenberg — Education Foundation director

8/10/2020
Linda's links: Santa Monica Education FoundationSM Ed Foundation on FacebookSM Ed Foundation on TwitterStuff we talk about: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School DistrictSanta Monica Wine AuctionFairmont Miramar Hotel & BungalowsHakuna Matata videoFreeAssociates You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast — or wherever you normally listen. And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review....

Duration:00:44:02

Andrew Stachler - Advertising Exec / Strategist

7/3/2020
Andrew’s links: @stachler on Twitter Maxstaxmedia.com. Email : andrew@maxstaxmedia.com Stuff we talk about: Google G Suite Google Drive Google Meet Google Slides Slack Music credits: Opening theme: "Happy Theme" by max Speedtest Roma Zoom Looking good on video calls Ring lights (you probably don’t need one) Oscars You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast — or wherever you normally...

Duration:00:38:19

Ron Blitzer — Serial Entrepreneur / Philanthropist

6/28/2020
Ron's links: Linkedin profileStuff we talk about: "In the mid-1980s, when fax machines first caught the attention of small companies, many buyers chose stripped-down machines because that was all they could afford. Fax machines that did little more than perform basic functions cost $2,500 to $3,000.” https://www.inc.com/magazine/19911001/4883.html The history of fax machinesWhole Planet FoundationBe Green Packaging plant in South CarolinaMontecito Debris Flow, January 2018The...

Duration:00:38:09

Seth Silver — Social Media Guru / Creative Consultant

6/19/2020
Seth’s links: sethsilver.com socialcontrol.com Stuff we talk about: Google G Suite Google Drive Google Meet Google Slides Microsoft Teams Asana Slack Basecamp Remote: Office Not Required Lead from the Future: How to Turn Visionary Thinking Into Breakthrough Growth Trainual Facebook : 50% of employees will work from home Other major companies plan to work from home permanently Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative...

Duration:00:50:18

Erika Abrams — Visual Effects Executive

6/10/2020
Erika Abrams was (until just recently) Lead Executive Producer & Director of Production in North America for Encore VFX, creating visual effects for shows like Flash, Supergirl, Riverdale, Titans and Black Lightning. She’s now consulting with creative teams, leading workshops, and applying design thinking to management and human interaction issues. Erika’s website: erikaabrams.comOther links to things we talk about: Encore VFXEmmysGet Lit : Words IgniteAIGA LA Advisory BoardHilarious take...

Duration:00:57:18

Adam Berns — Online learning systems

5/16/2020
Adam’s links: On LinkedInOn FacebookITG AmericaStuff we talk about: “Stop Stealing Dreams" — Seth Godin’s TEDx talk on a new way of learning“Stop Stealing Dreams” — the full article“Limitless” by Jim KwikArchitect/designer/author Richard Saul WurmanEpisode 2 with Patrick Fredrickson where we talk about home-schoolingSugata Mitra’s “Hole in the Wall” TED TalkLarry Martinek and MathnasiumMastery-based learningZoomSkype for Business (now Microsoft TeamsTime Zone converterCommon Core...

Duration:00:38:00

David Mayes - Teacher and Sales Rep

5/9/2020
David’s links: On LinkedinOn FacebookOn InstagramTypecraftStuff we talk about: Zoom breakout roomsBrightspaceA conversation with David, Kim Baer and Sean Adams about the show “Pushing the Press"A+D Museum of Architecture and DesignHaven Lin-Kirk, Dean of USC Roski School of Art and DesignAIGA Los AngelesThe Los Angeles TimesAnd, of course, join us in the WorkLife@Home Community at worklifeathome.comYou can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts,...

Duration:00:30:00

Paul Small - Realtor and Former Ad Exec

5/4/2020
Connecting with Paul Small: Email address: paul.small@elliman.com Website Three Blocks a Day Videos Topics we discussed: Matterport 3D Tours The 5 AM Club “The One Thing” by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan The Pomodoro Technique Pomodoro apps review Another review of Pomodoro apps Racing to End Alzheimer’s website Distraction-blocking apps Another review of distraction-blockers And, of course, join us in the WorkLife@Home Community at https://worklifeathome.com You can...

Duration:00:41:19

Patrice Varni - From Corporate Exec to Entrepreneur

5/1/2020
Patrice’s LinkedIn page Zoom Attention Students: Put Your Laptops Away And, of course, join us in the WorkLife@Home Community at https://worklifeathome.com You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast — or wherever you normally listen. And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by...

Duration:00:32:54

Patrick Fredrickson - Designer and AIGA/LA President

4/29/2020
Links to Patrick’s websites: Altitude Design OfficePersonal siteSterling’s WordsToday’s RobotSome of the tools we mention: Scratch Animation from MITPython for KidsAlice AnimationRolling RobotsAutodesk TinkerCADAsanaWorkflowMaxXeroDropboxSlackWeTransferZoomGoToMeetingAnd, of course, join us in the WorkLife@Home Community at https://worklifeathome.com You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast —...

Duration:00:31:51

Gabriel Freeman - UX Researcher

4/24/2020
Links to things we talked about: Gabe Freeman websiteZoomLookback Research Tooland of course, join us at: http://worklifeathome.com You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast — or wherever you normally listen. And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard...

Duration:00:36:23