Consistency
How often have you struggled to show up on time for a meeting, only to be kept waiting as others stumbled in 5-10-15 minutes later? Or have you ever tuned in to your favorite TV show, only to find that...
View ArticleSeven Social Media Job Search Steps
Even from the most committed employees, one question comes up over and over again: how to use Social Media to find your next job. It might be couched in different language (How do I develop...
View ArticleCrowdsourcing
How often have you run into a creative roadblock? Or you were stumped with a problem that you couldn’t figure out? When this happens, we are usually operating under a conventional wisdom that...
View ArticleBeing Real
What’s your reaction when you read a company newsletter, instruction manual, or other corporate communication? You probably think it sounds plastic, anti-septic, and homogenized. If so, you’re like...
View ArticleTwitter Strategy, Take Two
Are you one of the millions who remain mystified about Twitter? While I’ve written about this before (Twitter Strategies), I thought it might be worthwhile to boil it down again, but from a different...
View ArticleTwitter Strategy, Take Three
“Blogs are like articles that people can comment on. YouTube is like TV, but with voting.” But what about Twitter? Many leaders are not yet convinced that Twitter makes sense to them. (Or that...
View ArticleAn Optimal Twitter Schedule
After participating in a recent panel discussion, I was approached by David Shlagbaum, a senior partner in a downtown law firm. He reminded me of a lunch we shared, where he had asked me how often he...
View ArticleViewpoint: The End of Twitter?
Here’s a not-so-bold prediction: Twitter is in its death throes. It won’t be around in just a few short years. And when this happens, there will be no shortage of pundits who: “saw it all coming”, or...
View ArticleTime for a Twitter Wall? Or Chat?
You’ve decided – or you’ve been told – that it is time that your meeting incorporates Twitter. In fact, the young keener in your office has assured you that doing so is actually quite easy – just set...
View ArticleTime for a Twitter Wall? (Part Two)
Looking for the fine print on successfully using Twitter/Chat at your event? Here is Part two: [Read part one] 1) Choose a hashtag: Choosing a unique hashtag is critical; if you choose one that...
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