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

How's your career road map coming along?

Posted on March 28, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Today, Toby, Amy, and I sat down to discuss some of the future features and functions of Kumquat. Okay, I can hear you already. “Wha…? Why don’t you get the first one out the door before you go planning 18 … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Kumquat, Product management | 6 Comments

Job Search or Career Management? There's a difference

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Just stumbled upon a great post over on the JibberJobber blog, entitled “Paradigm Shifting: Job Search vs. Career Management.” It hits upon the same points about which we’ve been carping recently. You shouldn’t be looking for a job or working … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Involvement, More than a living, Passion, Perspective | 4 Comments

Should Rachel Ray work at KFC?

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Toby and I have been chatting quite a bit about “personal brand” as of late. About its value to both you and your organization. But I’ve been struggling for a way to describe the value of personal brand in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Branding, Career | Leave a comment

StumbleUpon, Killer Startups mention Kumquat

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Just wanted to take a quick moment to thank the folks who took the time and effort to add Kumquat to both StumbleUpon and Killer Startups. It was a welcome–but completely unexpected–surprise. We’re glad that you think Kumquat sounds interesting. … Continue reading →

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I'll take 'Ass or Elbow?' for 500, Alex

Posted on March 25, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Not that this comes as a shock to you, gentle reader, but a recent survey by Vital Smarts provides some more fuel for the “your organization doesn’t know what it’s doing” fire. Turns out, most folks are well attuned to … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Corporate Culture, Project, Wrong | 1 Comment

Kumquat exhibiting in the Museum of the Modern Beta

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to Saurier Duval, curator extraordinaire of the Museum of the Modern Beta, for adding Kumquat to the ever-growing exhibition.

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Intramural commutability

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

For us work-from-home types, it can be difficult to “unplug” from the office. Especially when that office sits just a few short steps away from “home.” Web Worker Daily offers some tips for transitioning from work to home with “When … Continue reading →

Posted in Burnout, Perspective, Tips | Leave a comment

Employees are our most valuable asset

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

I know. Cringe-worthy isn’t it? I think actually saw you squirm as you read that. It’s a common reaction. Why? Because it generally falls in the realm of hypocrisy. The realm of “methinks thou dost protest too much.” The realm … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Wrong | 6 Comments

Wow

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Every once in awhile, all my blog reading comes to fruition. Culminating in finding that one great post. That post that motivates. That shakes the cobwebs out of my head. Often, it’s a product of Kathy Sierra‘s work. But today… … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration | 2 Comments

It's not what you know…

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times (just ask Toby and Amy), “It’s not what you know. It’s who you know.” I firmly believe it. I’ve seen it in action far too many times. But in … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Networking | 2 Comments