Even from the most committed employees, one question comes up over and over again: where does Social Media fit into my next job search. It might be couched in different language (How do I develop professional profile/How do I take advantage of Social tools for support, etc), but the question [More]
Chances are that you are not a blogger. But chances are relatively high that you like the idea of being one. During my last 100 or so presentations, I asked the audiences if they blog: surprisingly, only a sprinkling of hands typically go up. When asked if they like the [More]
Wake up, wash, dress, and eat breakfast. Scan the headlines, scan LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Blog comments. Read and respond to comments in your communities. Then start the day. Check voice mail. Check email, and respond to emails from LinkedIn groups, Facebook, and Twitter direct messages. Then see if there [More]
My recent trip to India has once again sensitized me to an assumption that writers and speakers too often make: that everyone understands what you mean to say. This is absolutely not the case. Test yourself - what do the following three words mean? Flyover, Subway, and Removalist. If you [More]
If you are reading this and profess to have some expertise in Social Media, then you may be offended by my next comment: it soon won't matter, and your "expertise" is fast becoming irrelevant. Your long term career is in jeopardy, and your short term prospects are also questionable. Note [More]
1) Resolve to become more proactive: Social media is a great resource for connecting with people, but it is the most powerful when it is used to "amplify" real-world relationships proactively. This year, get in the habit of checking a connection's profile before a meeting. Get in the habit of [More]
Are you one of those people who have given up on New Year's resolutions? Even if you have, an annual review of your digital profile - and a few resolutions - can make a significant difference to your effectiveness. Here's my take on a few you should consider: This Week's [More]
...and all the men and women merely players. Shakespeare may have said this in the 1600's, but it is more true than ever today. Politicians, celebrities and others have always known that an audience was watching and judging. Today, a different paparazzi watch and judge us - we call them [More]
Have you ever considered how many ways there are to express one of your ideas? Here's a short list: A book A whitepaper A case study A brochure A blog post A newspaper op-ed A voice message or phone call A tweet A magazine article A TV series A documentary [More]
Have you ever been "captured" by an activity, finding it almost impossible to let go? Marathon runners call it the runner's high. Smokers call it an addiction. But what is it called when you can't tear yourself from Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok or other social networks? If it is part [More]
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