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9 Reasons to Blog!
In October I presented at the 2011 SHRM-Atlanta Annual conference on the topic of blogging. The biggest question; Why Blog? There are several reasons to blog and below is a list of benefits to being a blogger. Engagement (being part of a conversation & dialogue via comments) Tool to develop discussion around key topics/products Marketing tool for your thoughts in real-time … Read more
My Cool Week at CES 2012
Last week I had the opportunity to attend my first CES show in over a decade (thanks to my new employer) and all I can say is WOW!! There were tons of innovative products (20,000+ to be exact)! Thin is definatley in! Everything is getting smarter! Mobile is everywhere…it’s a phone, it’s a fashion accessory (shameless plug) and everybody is … Read more
Choices
What choices have you made that impact your career? I speak with people everyday that have decided to change direction 10+ years into their career. This in itself is not bad, but most are not willing to make the ”tough choice” of taking less money, less responsibility or a less prestigous title based on a new direction. Choices we make will … Read more
Network Your Butt Off!
April 1999 – August 2005: I was working for a great company and as the Talent Manager had spent 6.5 years building a 450+ person team! Like any company we had ups and downs, but there were a lot more ups! September 2005: With great remorse, I resigned. October 2005: The great company, were I … Read more
Blog With a Purpose!
So you have decided to be a blogger, but one huge question is hanging out there….where do I start? You should consider three things before starting your blog. What is your overall social media strategy and how does a blog platform fit into it. What is your blog strategy? It should consist of; messaging, information and positioning Goals and … Read more
Obstacles Suck – Knock Them Down!
I have read, listened and studied many times over the topic of “what makes a person successful”. Today at the SHRM-Atlanta 2011 HR Conference I was 50 feet away from the embodiment of the answer to this business mystery. If my eyes were closed I would have heard the poise of an Ivy League education, the … Read more
13 Reasons You’re NOT a Social Media Expert
If you Google the term “social media expert” you will find tons of posts and writings on the topic. I have met many so called “experts”, several whom contribute to blogs and a few that have written papers and even books regarding this topic. I was recently amazed to find a collection of these experts were unable to provide a … Read more
LinkedIn Has A New Profile Layout!
Logged into LinkedIn tonight and guess what I found…a new layout! Back in 2009 they tested a new layout that went over pretty well (remember the picture on the right side). A lot is changing at LinkedIn, especially since May, and looks like they are gearing up cosmetically….or is it just cosmetics? Upon a quick … Read more
Change Worth Video Chatting About!
I recently heard the following comment about “improving” customer interaction and relationships ”well it has worked for 25+ years, it should work the same way today. ” “Why change it?” This got me to thinking, some things may work the same as 25 years ago (toilets, sinks and other household items) but what about communication and interaction with people? Think about … Read more
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