Use your words
I’m not a grammar or spelling Nazi, because even though I’d like to think so I’m not an expert at either. I will never feel confident in my use of … Continue Reading →
Category: Advice
Watch these docs
As a follow-up to my last rambly post about making movies and documentaries, how about some short lists of documentaries to check out? Let me know if I’ve missed some … Continue Reading →
Jtal’s management tip #2: bribery
Listen, sometimes reasoning will get you nowhere. Sometimes people don’t want to listen to rational explanations, and sometimes you’re so stressed you can’t physically hear reason. Sometimes it’s Tuesday morning … Continue Reading →
Jtal’s management tip #1: reason with them
It’s not a very entertaining way to start off, but oh well. I do try to treat everyone upon first interaction as though they have a brain and can use … Continue Reading →
Jtal’s managment tips: a series.
I have not been a manager for many years, but I feel like I’ve gained some experience when it comes to managing creative types in particular. They’re an interesting breed, … Continue Reading →
How to win at traveling: accommodations edition
I like to think I’m pretty good at planning trips. Spreadsheets, Google maps, itineraries, PowerPoints–you name it, I’m all over it. I mean, I successfully coordinated 14 people into a … Continue Reading →
When to shut your face
One way to tell whether we’re friends or not (or whether I’m drunk or not) is how well my filter is working. You know, the filter between what I’m thinking … Continue Reading →
C’est impossible!
Ok, the trip. Peppered with some French in that annoying way where the word is simply italicized to let you know it’s not English (in case you couldn’t tell…), without … Continue Reading →
My name is Jen and I’m an introvert
“Introvert” is one of the most misunderstood words in our vocabulary. You could have knocked me over with a feather boa when, a month ago, one of my coworkers responded, … Continue Reading →
“The Argumentalist” Wednesdays at 9/8 Central on CBS
For years I thought I was a most excellent argumentalist. I always won, thanks to my infallible logic and the coolly systematic way in which I broke down my opponent’s … Continue Reading →