Notes from the Toolshed: Developing Aptitudes for Dynamic Professional GrowthI am a consultant, author, public speaker, and singer/songwriter. My blog covers career & professional development, new media with a focus on its use as a songwriter/performer and with other performers, and other musings and writings on life and living.Technology Professional, Musician, and Trainer - Part 2 of (plus contest)- September 17, 2008 Warning:&160; Some of the following information is my opinion and might cause a defensive reaction or make you feel guilty...&160; waaaa... Where were we&160; um..&160; eating differently... realizing I am a "bit" heavier than I wan...http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/matthewmoran/tec... Technology Professional, Musician, and Trainer - Part 1 of- September 16, 2008 I was at a networking meeting last week.&160; As I sat down, one of the visitors said to me, "You must be a physical trainer." "No," I replied, "I'm a technology and business consultant and musician." A moment later, ...http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/matthewmoran/tec... My personal site - theme updates and plug-ins- September 15, 2008 I've wanted to update my personal (mostly music, some writing) website for some time.&160; I use Wordpress and LOVE IT!!!&160; I've been looking over other wordpress sites and wanted a much cleaner and easily modifiable theme. I found the theme, X...http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/matthewmoran/my-... Soccer Lessons - Are you ready- September 11, 2008 I have practice today.&160; I was reading Dennis Stevenson's post - also on soccer as it applies to lessons on leadership or business. It made me think - as I discuss how lessons I teach can be applied to IT careers (or any career) and to business ...http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/matthewmoran/soc... Mobile Broadband - watch the contract...- September 10, 2008 I love anytime, anywhere connectivity.&160; However, I had no desire to lock myself into a long-term contract. Long-term for me is more than 2 months these days. This article on MSNBC - about the options available to laptop users mentions sprints ...http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/matthewmoran/mob... Soccer is starting...- September 8, 2008 After months of agonizing wait, soccer is getting ready to start.&160; I have 4 kids from last year's team returning and it should be interesting to see how we do.&160; Several of my girls have aged up to the next group so I will have the task, as ...http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/matthewmoran/soc... Lyrics - Dice Have Never Rolled Eyes of Blue- September 8, 2008 Lady Love is a song I wrote many years ago.&160; It began with the following line... "Dice have never rolled eyes lf blue but Lady Love can, I'll bet my three to your two." I think I jotted the line down in High School - one of the many ...http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/matthewmoran/lyr... Above and beyond the call...- September 5, 2008 I was driving by and saw this guy. I had to stop and film him.&160; Realize, it is about 107 out and he was working!!! Sorry about the low resolution...http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/matthewmoran/abo... Workshop tomorrow on blogging and podcasting using Wordpress and music on Saturday- September 3, 2008 Tomorrow I present a workshop called, Creating Your First Blog and Podcast using Wordpress.&160; Takes place at the Arizona Small Business Association. Then Saturday, I play the Wine Bar at Cave Creek Coffee Company - 7pm-9pm. If you make it out...http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/matthewmoran/wor... The Disenfranchised Youth Of America- September 2, 2008 Jess and I were walking into the store the other day when we saw a group of rather "seedy" looking kids - probably middle-school aged - hanging out in front of the store.&160; Largely gothic in look and apparent attitude, Jess said, "...http://networking.ittoolbox.com/r/rss.asp?url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/matthewmoran/the... |