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Scott McDowell
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Journalist, Freelance
Morristown
Beats
Biography
I’m Scott McDowell. Nice to meet you. I’m a writer and consultant. scott_circle I’ve spent the last decade working with businesses on issues related to transformational leadership and business growth. I’ve worked with a variety of businesses on hiring, leadership development and organization development as a consultant, facilitator and coach. I often write about the practical design of organizations. You can find my writing on creativity and teams for places like 99U (which won back-to-back Webby awards for Best Culture Blog in 2011 & 2012), Fast Company, American Express OPEN Forum, Accidental Creative, Unicornfree and Carol Roth’s Business Unplugged. I was quoted as an expert in Inc. for a story on hiring for creativity. I performed my talk “Organization Design is for Lovers” at South by Southwest Interactive in March 2012 as part of Future15, SXSW’s TED-like speaker track. The slides have been viewed over 1700 times. Prior to my work with organizations I worked at MTV as a producer of 120 Minutes among many other shows. I currently host and produce a freeform radio show at WFMU called The Long Rally. Can we start something that starts something? I think we can. About Me First things first: I believe in work, but I believe in creating livelihoods more. I believe that work should connect people in meaningful ways. I believe businesses are an essential piece of a healthy community. I believe businesses have the power and the responsibility to give as much (or more) than they receive. I believe in independence (being free to act and free from oppression). I believe in interdependence (working together as part of an integrated network). I believe in organic growth rather than aggressive growth. I believe we can create our own economies to live in (we’ve forgotten). I believe in having plenty but not hoarding. I believe in living well, reducing stress, and mindfulness. I believe in helping individuals be their best selves; a good leader provides access and a roadmap.
Economy And Energy , Foreign And Diplomatic Affairs , National Policy , Climate Change , Environment
CrimePolitics
Content
By Scott McDowell| Squarespace@ If you’ve ever heard the advice to work keywords into your website copy but didn’t know where to start, you’re not alone. Search engine optimization (SEO) can be one of the most confusing parts of running a website. For many website owners, it’s clear that SEO matters—but the “how” feels like a mystery. At the heart of SEO are search keywords: the words and phrases we type into search engines to find answers, products, or services.
By Scott McDowell| Squarespace@ AI is more than a content tool—it can act as an assistant in breaking down complex (and not-so-complex) branding tasks for your business. Whether it’s helping you to create workflows and automations, analyze the branding of your competitors, create a logo, or develop a tone of voice for your business, AI assistants can cut down on time and effort. How can you leverage AI to help build your brand? We’ll highlight some practical examples and tools to get you started.
By Scott McDowell| Squarespace@ Can generative AI help you build a website? There’s a lot of hype around generative AI and it can seem overwhelming to the uninitiated—particularly when it comes to creating the correct prompts to get the results you need. Generative AI can be a useful tool to streamline website improvements. But how specifically can AI assist in making your website more effective? It’s all about creating the right prompts. This guide will provide you with actionable ideas to start using AI in your website creation.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States