I’ll be in Germany…

...[and you won't ;-)] in the beginning of November covering the Agritechnica trade show for my client AGCO..."This biannual fair is considered the world's largest and leading trade fair in the field of agricultural machinery. It is a rather specialised fair in terms of products, visitors and exhibitors. Over the past 10 years, Agritechnica has … Continue reading I’ll be in Germany…

“If I started today”…

Image by petermello via Flickr...is an insanely great post by Chris Brogan on the topic of where I would start today if I wanted to use the internet and social media to promote my thought leadership position -- NOW I understand why people like Darren Rowse of ProBlogger rave about him! I came across it … Continue reading “If I started today”…

There is no ‘easy button’…

Image by spackletoe via Flickr...for social media, but there are some good, fast, and cheap tools that are simple to use and support the social media lifestyle. Unfortunately, most companies are taking a different approach. My good friend Dana VanDen Heuvel scratches his head here..."I was in a meeting recently where I witnessed a demonstration … Continue reading There is no ‘easy button’…

The ‘Five Minute University’…

Today I'm announcing a new feature on the site; the 'Five Minute University'. What's that about? Well, the tool I use for screencasts, Jing, limits me to a five minute screencast. Todd, you say! Wake up -- use Camtasia, use Flashback Express, use something that allows you to record longer. No, I say. I have … Continue reading The ‘Five Minute University’…

5 ways social media is changing our daily lives…

This one's a keeper... "It is hard to know sometimes how our life has changed until we stop for a moment and look at how different it is from ten or even five years ago. In recent years social media, likely more than anything else, has significantly impacted most of our daily lives. Envisioning the … Continue reading 5 ways social media is changing our daily lives…

Got Mac problems?

...then you need Pam Lefkowitz of Core Computing. "Core Computing Technologies, Inc. is a technology consulting firm specializing in Apple Computer technologies. At Core, every employee is a Certified Member of the Apple Consultants Network program. We hold more OS X Certifications than any other consulting company — including Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist, Apple … Continue reading Got Mac problems?

I love ‘Remember the Milk’!

Image via CrunchBaseThe hosted task management system with the funny name is one of my favorite tools. Just this morning as I was hacking through my todo list, I tweeted that I was reminded what a great tool it is. Then, as fate would have it, I saw this post commemorating their 4th bday..."Four years … Continue reading I love ‘Remember the Milk’!

Tactic #1: Master Firefox!

Image via CrunchBase First, what's this nonsense about 'Tightening your Tribe'? Well, it's a reference to Seth Godin's social media masterpiece 'Tribes'. As I read the book, I really enjoyed the strategic discussion but found any reference to practical, tactical tools was missing. I therefore decided to create a series of posts on tools that … Continue reading Tactic #1: Master Firefox!

I’m continually in awe…

...of great technologists or entrepreneurs whose work solves critical problems, often while battling against great adversity. Despite our obsession with our current high tech culture, not all such stories come from this decade -- or even this century. I just finished watching the first part of a two part A&E series called Longitude based on … Continue reading I’m continually in awe…

Making the switch from Microsoft Office to Web apps

Image via CrunchBase 'For him who has ears to hear!' as the Good Book says. It's possible to have a powerful computing experience without using a single Microsoft product [or paying a single penny to Bill Gates]... "The only reason I've opened Microsoft Outlook or any other desktop e-mail program in the last year is … Continue reading Making the switch from Microsoft Office to Web apps