mary's blog

GUEST BLOG POSTING-- Occasionally, I turn over the reins of the Viz Witch Blog to someone I trust to impart their own wisdom and Viz-witchery - usually happens when I get just plain lazy. But, lucky you, I only associate with the smartest, most professional, and "entertaining" sorts. Read this post by Jim Alexander (his creds are at the end). You'll like it even if you aren't a "Geezer."....take it away Jim...

When the herd shifts direction, watch out. More than just your toes can get pinched.

Many of you know that I do some professional networking work in the games industry.

As @gamemarketing on Twitter (see right), I have the opportunity to create relationships, discover news, before it is news, and make introductions for what I believe is a truly innovative industry.

Did you know that your e-mail address can speak volumes about you? How...you ask? I'll give you ten ways--let's count them down to my fave.

10) Crazy E-mail Addresses. In another life, I coached job hunters and wrote resumes for clients seeking jobs "under the radar." You'd be surprised what an e-mail address like "buffdude@...." or "hippychick@..." or "wildchild@..." will do to a perfectly decent resume. And, perhaps it would also surprise you to know that even bonafide professionals (like civil engineers) have addresses like these.

Ho Ho Ho...Y'awl! I can say that with conviction as a true southerner.

I do a lot of networking online and offline and certainly can relate to the business owners and professionals that I hear talking about the holidays with hesitation. "This won't be the same as it was last year." "I can't give as much, because I don't have as much." The funny thing is -- it doesn't seem to matter how big the business or how successful we would perceive them to be...give-ability is a relative thing.