Hey stranger, let’s connect!

Lately I’ve heard from some “friends” that I didn’t even know I had. Weird, huh? They find me on LinkedIn, and then indicate that I am a “friend” and want to add me to their network. I get that you want to increase your network. All the experts say to do it now, so you’ll … Continue reading Hey stranger, let’s connect!

Social media etiquette

Social media has been around for a while (or so it seems), I thought others would know the proper etiquette of this platform. Not so. Here's my "What not to do" list when using social media. I don't mean to offend anyone, it's just my opinion. Don't use bad grammar It's a communication tool, so … Continue reading Social media etiquette

The social media revolution

Lately, it seems I've been having to defend the benefits of social media. I see the value of listening, connecting and publishing, but others don't. Maybe this will help. The original version of this video was posted in July 2009. In less than a year, it had to be updated.

Preparing for an online presence

Social media has taken the world by storm. There are hundreds of social networking sites and new ones popping up every day. You want to jump in and join the conversation, but there's so much information. It can be a bit overwhelming. So what do you do? Don't think you have to join every single … Continue reading Preparing for an online presence