tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.comments2023-08-28T09:47:23.737+01:00Maria Giovanna In Other WordsMaria Giovanna De Simonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05047564106168067735noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-14237479969513893092013-08-06T16:32:30.679+01:002013-08-06T16:32:30.679+01:00Hi Jo, thanks for your comment and for the re-twee...Hi Jo, thanks for your comment and for the re-tweet! Glad to hear I wrote something that applies to other people too. I'm sure if we can make the transition to intentional leaders, there will be many benefits to reap, for ourselves and the people we will have the honour to lead.Maria Giovanna De Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047564106168067735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-42435574933697716912013-08-06T15:21:57.030+01:002013-08-06T15:21:57.030+01:00Only just spotted this post but wanted to comment ...Only just spotted this post but wanted to comment to say I'm an unintentional leader too. So much of what you said in this post resonates with me! I'm working on becoming an intentional one by learning more about leadership and developing skills and knowledge to help me, though I don't have any particular leadership goals at present. Jo Alcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08931884326110561205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-16136221234960780912012-05-10T11:22:03.801+01:002012-05-10T11:22:03.801+01:00Abito a Cambridge e lavoro alla Seeley (facolta...Abito a Cambridge e lavoro alla Seeley (facolta' di storia).<br /><br />E tu in che biblioteca sei?Silvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089009920418057607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-81807147408689267082012-05-08T17:51:21.915+01:002012-05-08T17:51:21.915+01:00Ciao, si' sono di Trieste e credo tu mi abbia ...Ciao, si' sono di Trieste e credo tu mi abbia gia' lasciato un commento sotto un altro post, a cui credevo di aver risposto (ma forse no...e' passatpo un po' di tempo!). Stai a Cambridge? Dove lavori?Maria Giovanna De Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047564106168067735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-15171160738391759692012-05-08T13:41:02.461+01:002012-05-08T13:41:02.461+01:00Ciao,
mi sembra di aver letto da qualche parte c...Ciao, <br /><br />mi sembra di aver letto da qualche parte che tu sei originaria di Trieste, come me. E' vero?Silvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089009920418057607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-2697195644366313002011-12-01T11:55:47.594+00:002011-12-01T11:55:47.594+00:00No pressure here! ;-)No pressure here! ;-)Maria Giovanna De Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047564106168067735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-8194470355225303012011-11-30T21:41:24.739+00:002011-11-30T21:41:24.739+00:00Thanks Lisa, just need to get you officially as VC...Thanks Lisa, just need to get you officially as VC and we're sorted!Niamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860783347121152391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-84213155415537564432011-11-30T14:18:54.842+00:002011-11-30T14:18:54.842+00:00Thank you girls, you are so kind, and I would neve...Thank you girls, you are so kind, and I would never ever said yes if I didn't know you were both going to be with me along the way!Maria Giovanna De Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047564106168067735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-26572003513113504642011-11-30T13:43:38.145+00:002011-11-30T13:43:38.145+00:00I think you are going to make a great double act, ...I think you are going to make a great double act, and if I can help in any way I will. I'm sure the major changes will be great too, but I can't offer any help or advice there!Lisa Elmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07334147060985925138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-77917455786066963272011-11-30T13:08:23.652+00:002011-11-30T13:08:23.652+00:00You'll be great, both at chairing and at handl...You'll be great, both at chairing and at handling the Major Changes that are coming! I'm looking forward to "job-sharing" with you, it'll be fun :DNiamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860783347121152391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-635989982675556652011-11-04T12:59:42.755+00:002011-11-04T12:59:42.755+00:00I agree with woodsiegirl - some really useful advi...I agree with woodsiegirl - some really useful advice in this post about balancing your activities and not taking too much on. This is definitely something I need to take a reality check on at times!Jo Alcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08931884326110561205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-65777812220330517812011-11-04T12:29:26.783+00:002011-11-04T12:29:26.783+00:00Some really great advice here. Being selective in ...Some really great advice here. Being selective in what you take on, and knowing when to say no, are great skills to have but difficult to put into practice! It's something I always struggle with too, so good to hear your reflections on this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-70229373705114076912011-11-01T09:17:30.982+00:002011-11-01T09:17:30.982+00:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Maria Giova...Thank you so much for your kind words, Maria Giovanna. I've been enjoying your blog very much. I hope you will keep posting, even if not as part of Cam23. And very pleased to hear your Major Thing was a good one :)Garethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00297705647042120223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-30079600432198289712011-10-31T18:06:44.146+00:002011-10-31T18:06:44.146+00:00I definitely agree with number 2, I think the only...I definitely agree with number 2, I think the only way I managed to keep up with both is because everyone at work was really supportive and didn't mind me doing the odd sneaky bit of blogging on a Friday afternoon at work!<br /><br />We're leaving the posts up on the blog, so feel free to do the Things at your own pace if you feel like it!Annie Gleesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431136698418636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-13365208184586521732011-10-04T13:34:02.972+01:002011-10-04T13:34:02.972+01:00Thanks Suzan and don't worry: I always smile a...Thanks Suzan and don't worry: I always smile at students as I totally agree with you (and I actually enjoy talking to them!). It's with colleagues that sometimes it is difficult...and also when running around the building, I tend to have a worried face (I have been told in the past), so some more smiles will help. Thanks Niamh for the comment and the positivity you are sharing!Maria Giovanna De Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047564106168067735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-58084247072702667852011-10-03T19:45:55.104+01:002011-10-03T19:45:55.104+01:00I genuinely love this term! The first years are so...I genuinely love this term! The first years are so enthusiastic and excited, gave a great group their tour today and can't wait to get going on the practicals! If I survive past Wednesday, that is...Niamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860783347121152391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-23934160685661689392011-10-03T19:21:27.305+01:002011-10-03T19:21:27.305+01:00Smile at the students, they may be feeling disorie...Smile at the students, they may be feeling disorientated, even homesick and a friendly face will be rememberedSuzanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03066625704609426804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-56083593404880438102011-08-08T17:03:58.484+01:002011-08-08T17:03:58.484+01:00Hi libchris and thank you for your comment, expeci...Hi libchris and thank you for your comment, expecially the story of your daughter's name! ;-) I know about the hyphen theory but I can assure you that when I tried to sign "Maria-Giovanna", everyone was still replying saying "Dear Maria". I think the hyphen makes the trick only with pure 100% English names. Putting a link to this post under my email signature worked wonders and as you can see I'm still receiving comments...it's the most popular post in my blog so far. :-)Maria Giovanna De Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047564106168067735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-68706665594382004572011-08-08T15:26:11.577+01:002011-08-08T15:26:11.577+01:00Think the problem is that English names that are m...Think the problem is that English names that are multi-part have a hyphen between them as in Mary-Anne. Therefore if a name was given as Mary Anne Jones for example - one would assume that only Mary was the first name, whereas one would know that Mary-Anne Jones meant that the first name was Mary-Anne.<br />Sometimes think one can't win with names...after we had suffered various nicknames at school we deliberately chose a name that couldn't easily be shortened for our daughter...to find that they lengthened it instead ;)libchrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351077196965048433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-20554142572521369812011-08-03T13:49:30.903+01:002011-08-03T13:49:30.903+01:00Ciao, si', sono proprio di Trieste! Ma tu? Sei...Ciao, si', sono proprio di Trieste! Ma tu? Sei una Cambridge librarian? Dove lavori? La possibilita' di una ciacolada in triestin non va mai sprecata...;-)Maria Giovanna De Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047564106168067735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-68338536072093363122011-08-03T13:38:12.130+01:002011-08-03T13:38:12.130+01:00ciao,
mi sembra di aver letto da qualche parte ch...ciao,<br /><br />mi sembra di aver letto da qualche parte che sei di Trieste, come me...Silvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089009920418057607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-50646769760975886112011-07-30T10:42:14.085+01:002011-07-30T10:42:14.085+01:00Excellent words, expecially if you link them to th...Excellent words, expecially if you link them to the previous post "Queen, stop this nonsense!".<br />A very nice "what if" list :-) and the living proof that doing is better than not-doing.<br />Keep on!Enrico Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373701796034636176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-29582415470168050442011-07-28T18:15:09.180+01:002011-07-28T18:15:09.180+01:00Thrilled to see people's defences of why and h...Thrilled to see people's defences of why and how CILIP has helped them! :) Great post Maria Giovanna.Helen Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254226104437680746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-34657762845467171702011-07-28T17:57:24.743+01:002011-07-28T17:57:24.743+01:00Very well said...I too have CILIP to thank for off...Very well said...I too have CILIP to thank for offering me the chance to progress via the ACLIP route, and, hopefully, on to Chartership!paula.shorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542587816749098900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1372082376749263250.post-17881358020506425022011-07-26T15:48:48.922+01:002011-07-26T15:48:48.922+01:00Enrico, thank you so much, I was falling behind on...Enrico, thank you so much, I was falling behind on cpd23 but your comment made me feel like catching up. From what you say about contemplation in your younger years, I bet you too are an only child...am I right? ;-) Happy you liked the metaphore too, I always rely on Latin and ethimology (si dira' cosi'?) when I don't know what to say or how to start a post, and everything seems easier when I can make sense of the real meaning of words. Also, I didn't leave a comment but I loved your post and advice on online branding. Thanks again, MGMaria Giovanna De Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047564106168067735noreply@blogger.com