--- title: Blog (4) description: Powerful resources for leaders driving change in their organization (4) --- [![thrive logo](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/header-logo.png?width=200&height=58&name=header-logo.png "thrive logo")](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/) # Blog **Thrive** Thrive Magazines [![resource-img-2](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/resource-img-2.png?width=275&name=resource-img-2.png "resource-img-2")](https://flipboard.com/@maureenennis/digital-age-leadership-essentials-pvblgrp5y?utm_campaign=widgets&utm_medium=web&utm_source=magazine_widget) [Digital Age Leadership Essentials](https://flipboard.com/@maureenennis/digital-age-leadership-essentials-pvblgrp5y?utm_campaign=widgets&utm_medium=web&utm_source=magazine_widget) by Maureen Ennis [![resource-img-3](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/resource-img-3.png?width=275&name=resource-img-3.png "resource-img-3")](https://flipboard.com/@maureenennis/high-impact-manager-b19uohj4y?utm_campaign=widgets&utm_medium=web&utm_source=magazine_widget) [High-Impact Manager](https://flipboard.com/@maureenennis/high-impact-manager-b19uohj4y?utm_campaign=widgets&utm_medium=web&utm_source=magazine_widget) by Maureen Ennis [![resource-img-1](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/resource-img-1.png?width=275&name=resource-img-1.png "resource-img-1")](https://flipboard.com/@maureenennis/leading-with-emotional-intelligence-hvo3dpt1y) [Leading with Emotional Intelligence](https://flipboard.com/@maureenennis/leading-with-emotional-intelligence-hvo3dpt1y) by Maureen Ennis Latest Posts ## [3 Easy Steps to Expand Your Understanding of Social Media](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/work-out-loud/bid/103184/3-easy-steps-to-expand-your-understanding-of-social-media) Posted by [Maureen Ennis](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/author/maureen-ennis) Jul 2, 2014 6:47:00 AM [![](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/hs-fs/file-1148526017-jpg/images/social_media_sites_-_google_search-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/work-out-loud/bid/103184/3-easy-steps-to-expand-your-understanding-of-social-media) My good friend Jen asked me for some help getting current with technology for a job she is aiming for last night.  The challenge got my brain going on the most effective way to help her connect the dots from...  [Read More](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/work-out-loud/bid/103184/3-easy-steps-to-expand-your-understanding-of-social-media) Topics: [working out loud](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/working-out-loud), [WOL](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/wol), [digital literacy](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/digital-literacy) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Don't Tattoo Your Passwords Between Your Toes](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/work-out-loud/bid/102173/Don-t-Tattoo-Your-Passwords-Between-Your-Toes) Posted by [Maureen Ennis](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/author/maureen-ennis) Apr 10, 2014 10:13:00 AM [![](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/hs-fs/file-655660721-jpg/images/passwords_-_toes.jpg) ](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/work-out-loud/bid/102173/Don-t-Tattoo-Your-Passwords-Between-Your-Toes) Managing the passwords and security to protect our information is one of the biggest stressors we have in our lives in these digital times.  Not having your passwords at the tip of your fingers, is stressful because it's a waste of time in our busy lives, and keeps us from getting done what should be easy simple tasks.   I have plenty of added stress from the breakdowns of caused by passwords.   At work it looks like people resisting new productivity technology because one more password just throws them over the edge.  At home  I feel I have the stress of remembering not only my passwords, but my husbands, my sons, and sometimes even my moms.  [Read More](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/work-out-loud/bid/102173/Don-t-Tattoo-Your-Passwords-Between-Your-Toes) Topics: [working out loud](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/working-out-loud), [WOL](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/wol), [security](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/security), [change](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/change), [change through technology](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/change-through-technology) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Working Out Loud as a Mindfulness Practice](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/work-out-loud/bid/101651/Working-Out-Loud-as-a-Mindfulness-Practice) Posted by [Maureen Ennis](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/author/maureen-ennis) Mar 5, 2014 4:41:00 PM [![](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/hs-fs/file-568193290-jpg/images/mindfulness_and_living_a_busy_life-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/work-out-loud/bid/101651/Working-Out-Loud-as-a-Mindfulness-Practice) *This image from Mindfulness and Living a Busy Life Blog* This morning when considering my Lenten focus of mindful consumption, I decided that posting would really help me keep my commitment, as well as share some of my favorite practices, and get the support of friends and colleagues.    That's how I came up with the idea that **Working Out Loud** as a fantastic mindfulness practice.  What better way to keep my commitment then to reflect in posts, make my progress visible, and hopefully make a contribution bigger than myself.   [Read More](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/work-out-loud/bid/101651/Working-Out-Loud-as-a-Mindfulness-Practice) Topics: [working out loud](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/working-out-loud), [#collabcatalyst](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/collabcatalyst), [collaboration](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/collaboration) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Effective Phone Interviews](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/bid/82113/Effective-Phone-Interviews) Posted by [Maureen Ennis](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/author/maureen-ennis) Feb 6, 2012 6:18:00 PM Think of the phone screen as your first important filter for identifying "A team" talent.  Here are some questions to use when phone screening applicants taken from several sources including Who- The A Method for Hiring by Geoffrey Smart.  Best practice is to delegate this task to an HR Staffing associate, administrative assistant or outsourcing resource. If the process is running effectively, you will have 30-40 phone screens, which will be overwhelming as a hiring manager.   [Read More](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/bid/82113/Effective-Phone-Interviews) Topics: [interview](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/interview), [phone screen](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/phone-screen) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Interview Tips](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/smart-hiring/bid/82112/interview-tips) Posted by [Maureen Ennis](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/author/maureen-ennis) Feb 6, 2012 6:10:00 PM Interviewing Tips Before the Interview: [Read More](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/smart-hiring/bid/82112/interview-tips) Topics: [interview](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/topic/interview) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [**‹ Previous**](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/page/3)  /   [**All posts**](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/all)  /   [**Next ›**](https://www.thrivedigitalera.com/blog/page/5) ### Thrive Insights delivered straight to your inbox ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - 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