The Year Without Pants: An interview with author Scott Berkun
Scott Berkun has written a brilliant insider account of the insights he gained from his time working for Automattic/WordPress.com. He shares the lessons he learned about the future of work and how the culture of work most of us know must innovate and get things done or perish.
Most of us are familiar with work cultures that are not always transparent, flexible or focused on providing clarity and building trust. Some of us work in environments that claim to encourage X but reward and promote Y.
If you want to spend less time in meetings and more time doing the hard work that builds companies, I’d encourage you to read Scott’s book. It is as entertaining as it is informative. You won’t be disappointed.
Scott was one of our original blog guides/leaders when the Post a Day Challenge was launched in 2011. He helped many bloggers find their way and develop their craft. He has written and published several other books. I enjoyed reading this book and I know you will too.
Elizabeth Obih-Frank
Have you read this book? What are your thoughts? What changes do you think we need in the world of work?
hi Eliz,
congrats for your book review –
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Thank you for checking in on me Frizz.. It’s been a while I know, and I look forward to reconnecting with you and many others. Will check out your post shortly. 🙂
Eliz
Hello stranger! Good to see you posting again 🙂
Hope you are well xx
Hi dear one,
Yes, it’s been a while and I must say that getting back on track hasn’t been a snap. TY for staying connected and hope to be back in the groove. 🙂
Eliz
Sounds like a book in would enjoy reading. Thank for sharing. Hope all is well. God Bless
TY for your kind comment… I skipped by your comment accidentally, but glad I checked in again. How are you doing? Hope all is well with you too… As for me, comme ci comme ça. All will be well. 🙂
You very welcome and I truly understand! I know how that can be, I’m just recoverying from surgery! Good hear from you! Many Blessings 🙂
So glad you sent me this. Pinned it;http://www.pinterest.com/pin/147141112798892610/ Do have one concern, works for the highly creative person with gobs of integrity; not so productive with many others. Stay strong. I am struggling, but moving ahead.
TY for the pin Kathleen… For some reason, it took a while to find it. Glad to reconnect with you… Hope you are doing a bit better every day. Sending prayers and hugs.
Eliz
Elizabeth, are you back.Missing you lots!
Dear Celestine, TY for your welcome. I’ve missed you too. Slowly making my way back and appreciate the love. Hope all is well with you and yours?
Eliz
Welcome back, Elizabeth! Will give you a call soon.
Interesting and funny title to which I can relate. I’ve done the last several years without pants precisely because I wanted work to be different. It wasn’t as lucrative but I’m so happy to be able to continue doing what I love, with or without pants!
Good for you to follow your heart’s dream… I can relate. Great to reconnect too and enjoyed our meetup. Peace! 🙂
So happy to see a post from you today! Hope this means you are baaaccckkkk!
xob
TY so much for the enthusiasm Barb! Love it… Not quite fully back but getting there soon enough. 🙂
Oh I’ve missed you! I came to check just a couple of days ago, welcome back dear lady 🙂
Hi lady! TY for checking in… Yes, it’s been a while but a lot going on offline for sure… Hope all’s well with you and yours? 🙂
Elizabeth, where have you been?! So good to see you 😀
TY Bluebee, this little bird took flight for a bit and is flying back to her blog home soon. So good to hear from you too! 🙂
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I was so pleased to see you in my in box. I haven’t read the book but the interview touches on two key issues in the workplace: trust and clarity. Insightful, courageous CEO’s learn to build that, but all too few. They rely on what they know.
TY Lynne and so good to hear from you… How are you and Ron doing? Hope all is well. I enjoyed the book and the insights Scott shared. Sadly, many fall back on old tactics. 🙂
I was so glad to see your name in my reading list! I love your book review! But I’m mostly just glad to hear from you! 🙂
TY sweet one! I miss reading your blog and everyone else’s too. TY for enjoying the review. I tried to keep it short and direct. Scott did a great job!
Nice to read a blog from you again! Like many of the other commenters I’ve missed you, but also know how tough it is to keep up with blogging. I’ve slowed down quite a bit myself. Hope all is well with you! 🙂
TY Karen! I missed all of you too… I went on hiatus to take care of pressing matters… Blogging is easy, life isn’t always. Glad to reconnect. 😉
TY dear friends for your comments and well wishes! I will reply to all of them over the weekend and return the love. More later. <3
Eliz
Hi Eliz. Glad to see you’re back. Missed you lots! Scott is a great guy! I have some of his books.
Most importantly, I’m so glad you are back.
TY dear one! Glad to hear from you… It was an excellent read and I loved his approach to his research and writing of the book. Hope you are doing well. 🙂
Welcome back, Eliz! 🙂
Sorry to say, I haven’t read the book.
Hi Tracy, TY for checking in… It’s never too late to get a book. Hope you enjoy reading it. 🙂
Welcome back Eliz!!! You’ve been awol!
Good to see you blogging again. 🙂
I’m working my way back in after a hiatus… TY for the vote of confidence and looking forward to reading and commenting again. 🙂
It’s nice to see you posting again! 🙂
Oh TY dear one… I’m always glad to connect with my WP friends. 🙂
Wow. I just popped by on the off chance and saw this post. I’m just so pleased to see you may be back. You’ve been very missed
And I’m delighted to see you here… TY for the wonderful support you’ve shown me these past months… I’ll always remember your kindness with gratitude. 🙂
She’s back Yippeeeee 🙂
😆 TY so much Peter! I’m thrilled to be welcomed with such glee. 🙂
lovely to see you Eliz…really lovely
TY Jo! I’m glad you checked in. Hope all is well on your end too? 🙂
Hey Eliz, Love Scott’s Books, this one I have to get is on my AMazon wish list next. I am In college full time for Bus Mgmt….I am not ignoring you..never forgetting you and this four years on wordpress together and our friendship…which I adore, along with your daughter. My daughter is 19 and 2nd yr in college- they grow before our eyes. My father passed Aug 4, 2013, been through so much, moved to a tiny apartment. I need your prayers. Love ya like a sister, Jackie
Hi Jackie, First my deepest condolences go out to you and your loved ones over your dad’s passing… I’m so sorry and sad to read this. How are you coping? How can I help you? I have been on hiatus from blogging for several months so you haven’t ignored me at all. TY for stopping by and hugs and blessings to you and your family…
Oh, wow! That is an amazing experience to be up close with such a talented person.
TY IT! The book is terrific.. but I haven’t been up close; it would be nice to meet the people who made it happen. 🙂
I meant to tell you, by the way, that I’m having a book published around December, “Living Life Backwards, and I’m very excited about it
Excellent and CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Where can we buy it and support you? 🙂
It is meant to be out around Christmas, but I will keep you posted. Any support deeply appreciated as you can imagine
Definitely. Kudos! 🙂
So are you really back, Eliz?
I haven’t been receiving any of your posts if are.
TY Tracy! I blog a bit more on my other site and check in here from time to time. I will still post here sometimes. Plan is to revamp it ad renew it. 🙂
I didn’t realize you had another blog. Can you send me the link?
I look forward to the revamping. 🙂
Hi Tracy,
The link to my other blog is on my sidebar. It’s called – Positive Kismet and is on the Blogger platform. http://www.positivekismet.com/
TY!
Eliz
Interesting article, Thanks and regards
Thank you for your feedback! 🙂