Author Archives: Rick Turoczy

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About Rick Turoczy

More than mildly obsessed with the Portland startup community. Founder and editor at Silicon Florist. Cofounder and general manager at PIE. Follow me on Twitter: @turoczy

Getting honest feedback is crucial

Posted on April 11, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

On the plane, I was reading an article in Motto by Jim Deupree of DBM’s International Center for Executive Options (ICEO). I made a note to link to the article once I got back to an internet connection, but guess … Continue reading →

Posted in Branding, Career, Feedback, Kumquat | 1 Comment

Thank you, you anonymous readers, you

Posted on April 6, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

I ran into a colleague, yesterday. We hadn’t worked together in a long time. “You probably don’t know this because I subscribe via RSS,” he said. “But I read your blogs.” So, now I know that both he and my … Continue reading →

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Making mistakes

Posted on April 6, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

I am really good at making mistakes. Ask anyone. They infuriate me. But I make them. Quite a bit. But often, I’m not really supposed to talk about those mistakes. Because my employer might find it embarrassing. Or because shareholders … Continue reading →

Posted in Kumquat, Mistakes | 2 Comments

Pencil or Swiss Army® knife?

Posted on April 6, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Ruminating on Toby’s “Are you a tool?” caused me to start lollygagging down a different path of thought. Because, in many regards, we’re all tools. In some fashion or another. In some applications. And I’m not just saying that because … Continue reading →

Posted in Can vs. Should, Career, Perspective | Leave a comment

When you're sick, it's hard to remember well

Posted on April 4, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

I’ve been a tad under the proverbial weather, as of late. I do thank Amy and Toby for doing such a brilliant job of keeping the conversation moving right along during my absence. But as I lay convalescing in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Motivation | 1 Comment

Thanks for contributing to More than a living in March 2007

Posted on March 31, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

During March 2007, the following folks have taken the time to stop by, read, consider, and comment. And for that, we are very appreciative. Thank you. Jason Alba of JibberJobber Arleigh from Virgin Holidays Scott Berkun Matt Blevins of Insourced … Continue reading →

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Remember, these are CPAs

Posted on March 30, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

When it comes to my vision of the archetypal business person, certified public accountants (CPAs) are right up there. I have a hard time coming up with someone in the organization who is more businessy (technical term) than a CPA. … Continue reading →

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Every square is a rectangle, but not every rectangle is a square

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

And every time you engage in a job search you’re engaging in career management, but every time you engage in career management you’re not engaing in a job search. So says Matt (can I call you Matt?) Blevins, over on … Continue reading →

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What practical things do you do every day to manage your career?

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Continuing the career management versus job searching conversation, Get that job offers some advice on how to keep managing your career, even when you’re happy with your current job. To wit: I try to do a little bit every day … Continue reading →

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Remember to have some fun

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Much of the time, we at little ol’ More than a living tend to get on the soapbox a bit. Raining fire and brimstone down upon the modern day workplace. Its foibles. And its inadequacies. Sometimes that can seem a … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Corporate Culture, Creativity, Fun | 1 Comment