Category Archives: Social Media
Cutting through the clutter — Curation and the new 3 Rs of content.
Two-thirds of tweets are either “so-so” or not worth reading at all. So says a study from researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, MIT and Georgia Tech. There is a delightful irony that I found this little gem in a tweet. … Continue reading
Filed under People, Social Media, Technology
TEDx Toronto 2010 – A Pilgrim On A Shopping Spree
What a wonderful day. From the start, I was greeted with smiles and happy faces. It was like a Stuart MacLean Vinyl Cafe concert to anyone whose been to one. Or like one of the 60′s folk festivals. Nice people. … Continue reading
Filed under Change, People, Social Media
Practical examples of social media and technology leading to business success
For those who follow the blog, you’ll notice that my last post featured some of the questions that consultants had asked at a recent discussion group. Leading the list was — what practical examples of success are there? For those … Continue reading
Filed under Change, Customers Relationship, Social Media
Jan 4th – A Game Changing Social Media Strategy
Tasked with coming up with a Game Changing Social Media Strategy? Don’t panic. Help is on the way. Continue reading
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Think small…change the world
Don’t kid yourself. Thinking that you can find new solutions is not only a matter of science. It’s a matter of faith. It’s not faith founded on belief without substance or experience. But sometimes our experiences play tricks on us. … Continue reading
Filed under Change, Lean, Social Media, Social Networking, Strategy
If you want new clients, go where the clients are!
It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? You might have had a different experience. But here’s something that I’ve observed. Einstein had it figured out when he said, “every solution should be as simple as possible – and no simpler.” When … Continue reading
Filed under Lean, People, Process, Social Media, Strategy
That will go on your permanent record, young man!
Ever say one of those dumb things at a party or dinner table and wish you could take it back? And you know you can’t? We all do this from time to time. Say that stupid thing. Make that bad … Continue reading
Filed under Social Media, Social Networking
A pen is just a pen…or is it?
“This is exciting!” he says. Tonight, everything Mark talks about is exciting. Pens are not just a product. They are his product. And a pen isn’t just a product — it’s a story — a story about what it takes to produce it and customize it for his customers. If he’s passionate about his products, he’s really excited when he talks about his customers.
At 34 years old Mark, the president of Rightsleeve.com, he has a wisdom beyond his years — and he’s discovered the the real secret to success. It’s this. “Love what you do.”
If you lived through the 90′s where greed was good, or the tech bubble when things were “built to flip” or if you’ve thought about those whose greed and stupidity dragged us into this recession, Mark is a breath of fresh air. Continue reading
Filed under Social Media, Social Networking, Strategy, Technology
Digital Deniers
Do it if you want to — just don’t be proud of it. I phoned my cousin Mike yesterday to make arrangements for dinner. We were about to compare calendars and I was stalling while Outlook came up on my … Continue reading →
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