If I only had one tool to use for blogging, it wouldn't be WordPress and it wouldn't be Blogger [although both are great tools that I use every day] it would be Posterous. I'm currently scripting my own screencast on the subject of Posterous, but in the meantime, here are a couple of other good … Continue reading Perspectives on Posterous
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Sawheet! The really simple RSS guide…
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Twitter in plain english…
I'm a huge fan of Lee LeFever and the team at CommonCraft -- no one does short, simple, insightful technology explanations better than they do and this quick tour de force on Twitter is no exception. I encourage you to watch this as well as all the great videos the have over at their YouTube … Continue reading Twitter in plain english…
Is Content Marketing Worth the Effort?
We preach it every week. Attract the right kind of traffic by creating exceptional content. Engage your audience so they know, like, and trust you. Let them know you’re the likable expert who’s going to give them the information (and eventually the products and services) that won’t let them down. Then use smart copywriting and … Continue reading Is Content Marketing Worth the Effort?
Are you a Crooked Arrow?
via youtube.com One of my 'students' in the NWTC social media certification course is Ernie Stevens III. Take a moment to watch this video he put together on an upcoming film he's producing. What an amazing talent -- looks like the student is a master... 😀
Why Companies Should Insist that Employees Take Naps
Cover via Amazon But here's the reality: naps are a powerful source of competitive advantage. The recent evidence is overwhelming: naps are not just physically restorative, but also improve perceptual skills, motor skills, reaction time and alertness. I experienced the power of naps myself when I was writing my new book, The Way We're Working … Continue reading Why Companies Should Insist that Employees Take Naps
Culture eats strategy for lunch…
I was drawn in by the title of this compelling YouTube video. It's a thoughtful piece on why it may not be as easy as you'd like to introduce new strategies...
Some good email advice…
...from a reputable source..."Want to be sure that you are a valuable member of the team? Well, then don’t annoy your coworkers with your email habits. Or worse, don’t annoy your superiors. “Since email is now the number one business communication tool it’s become the best way to trumpet your value and save your job,” … Continue reading Some good email advice…
Confessions of a really new blogger
Image via Wikipedia So I launched my blog this past Monday and announced it to the Twitter world…got many retweets and congrats, and at least one blog mention (thanks again, Maggie!). Now the reality sets in. I actually have to write this thing…it ain’t gonna write itself. After all, I don’t want to be like … Continue reading Confessions of a really new blogger
No, I haven’t stopped blogging…
...but I have been bloody busy with the Agritechnica trade show in Hannover. I set up a social media dashboard in the menubar so you can track the work I'm doing with AGCO in Germany. So sorry, but with doing social media 12 hours a day, I just haven't been able to maintain my normal … Continue reading No, I haven’t stopped blogging…