Professional Development

Action Circa Junior Notebook

Action Circa Junior Notebook

Leveraging the flexibility and bevy of productivity prowess derived from their Action Journal, the creativity superstars at Behance are at it again with the new Action Circa Junior Notebook ($29). Following in the footsteps of its big brother, the Circa system allows you to build your own system when it comes to notes and putting(…)

How to Ace that Skype Interview

How to Ace that Skype Interview

With an increasing number of first and possibly second round interviews being done through Skype, it’s about time you put your best face and webcam forward. Just like a face to face interview, there is an etiquette to keep in mind when being interviewed on Skype- whether you are the interviewer or the interviewee. Here are(…)

Are Business Cards Needed Anymore?

Are Business Cards Needed Anymore?

Look at that subtle off-white coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a watermark!

Doane Paper Large Flap Jotter

Doane Paper Large Flap Jotter

In addition to Field Notes, Doane Paper is one of my favorite notepad brands thanks to the flexibility Doane’s products give you. In true practical fashion, DP’s Large Flap Jotter ($9) is a supersized version of their original Flap Jotter. Featuring a  5.5” x 8.5” frame, the Large Flap Jotter has 80 pages (40 actual sheets) of the(…)

Do Nothing for Two Minutes

Do Nothing for Two Minutes

I love this idea.  From the mind of Alex Tew, the man behind the Million Dollar Homepage. comes Do Nothing for Two Minutes.  A simple yet glorious site with a single purpose; to get you to put down the mouse, release the death grip you have on your keyboard and sit back and relax for(…)

Decision Paperweight

Decision Paperweight

Having trouble making decisions in the office lately? Fear not, the cousin of the magic eightball is here to help you with your indecisiveness. The Decision Paperweight ($15) allows you to simply spin this gorgeous aluminum paperweight to have your questions answered – or should you “sit on it” for a bit first, or buy yourself(…)

Chalkboard Door Hanger

Chalkboard Door Hanger

Been on the road so much that your office feels more like a hotel room than your office? Well furnish it like a hotel room with Restoration Hardware’s Chalkboard Door Hanger ($18). Giving you the ability to provide a few words of wisdom or to simply tell your co-workers to leave you alone, this door(…)

LinkedIn’s New CardMunch iPhone App Reinvents Business Cards

LinkedIn’s New CardMunch iPhone App Reinvents Business Cards

With this year’s early acquisition of CardMunch, an iPhone app that lets you easily convert business cards into iPhone contacts with a snap of the camera, LinkedIn is taking things one step further with its relaunch yesterday. Enabling you to not only digitize your rolodex but also to see the person behind the card, LinkedIn’s(…)

The IBM 1960s Wall Clock | Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.

The IBM 1960s Wall Clock | Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.

Style and substance are two things that need to be more ubiquitous in this world and fortunately the folks at Schoolhouse Electric, one of my new favorite stores, are delivering on both accounts. One such example is this exclusive classic 1960s wall clock which is made in partnership with IBM and offered for the first time.(…)

Find Your Social Presence Rating with Reppler

Find Your Social Presence Rating with Reppler

Ever wonder how much dirt a potential employer can find out about you from your Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn? Well Reppler may help you find out. Launched in April of 2011, Reppler is a free social media monitoring service designed to help you manage your online image across different social networks. It does so by(…)