Tweet Are you shooting for fast numbers or meaningful numbers? Sites like twitter are allowing us to share information faster than ever before. Yesterday, twitter users like @justinlevy and myself found out about Steve Jobs’ leave of absence an hour before any news station reported it on television. Many businesses have seen this fast flow…
Monthly Archives: January 2009
How Transparent Should You Be?
There are different situations that require different levels of transparency to be considered. The main two situations to consider are whether you are participating in social media to represent yourself or to represent a company.
How to Set Up a "Mentorship"
Tweet In my last post I discussed the value both young aspiring and older experienced professionals have to contribute to the business community. Whether you’re just coming out of college, or you’ve been at your company for 10 years, the collaboration of an expert’s experience and a fresh new enthusiastic millenial will benefit both parties….
Don't Pass the Torch, Just Share the Light
The important thing is that we all have something to contribute to the community as Patrick described very well. Seasoned experts and professionals have learned a great deal from their experiences. They understand what works and what doesn’t. They have been put in real situations that have required them to use critical thinking and problem solving to perform their jobs efficiently given unfamiliar situations. With such talents, they can truly be great mentors to younger generations who strive to find the same experience and hopefully, success.
2008: A Revolutionary Year for Media and Communications
The traditional methods of communications and marketing are changing in ways that are unfamiliar, making many uncomfortable, and some just refuse to embrace it. On the other end, there are the revolutionaries who strongly believe in the value of social media and are exploring new ideas to lead the way into a new age of communication.
