10 Emerging Dynamic Collaboration Models for the Future of Work & Freelancing
In this post, I explore 10 dynamic, collaborative approaches to freelance work enabled by generative AI and distributed work.
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Surviving and Thriving After My Mom's Cancer Diagnosis and Death, Part 1
Note: This series is an exploration of my own grief in the wake of my mom's cancer diagnosis and ultimate death on June 24, 2013. Skip to the TL;DR section at the end for the takeaways if you're not in the mood for a long...
4 Ways Freelancers Can Compete in a Crowded Market
Freelancing, especially in the editorial world, is as competitive as ever. What factors differentiate successful full-timers from the rest? * Irresistible branding. It's true that companies aren't people. But the very nature of freelancing forces people to think like businesses. Your job title and website tagline are...
The Downsides of Freelancing [INFOGRAPHIC]
This MastersDegree.net infographic on the downsides of freelancing makes me feel lucky that I've had so much good fortune as a freelancer. Some 60 percent of freelancers are women, and 42 percent of Gen-X workers freelance -- promising numbers, for sure. Unfortunately, 80 percent of freelancers reported...
To Manage Yourself, Know What Makes a Happy Worker
It's an inevitable fact that as a freelancer, you must manage yourself as you would another employee. Doing so effectively requires that you think like a manager and recognize what makes a happy worker. I read a lot of infographics, and this one sponsored by Citrix hits on...