One reason many of us are so exhausted at the end of, or even during any one day is because of how technologically connected we are with social networks. It's not just the introvert who can be affected negatively with this energy drain. Recently one of my online local networking connections, Mark Vang, reviewed in detail how you can take control of the growing and already … [Read more...] about You Put Me Into Your Google Circles, I’ll Add You to Mine – Not So Quick
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What are Your Plans for Vacation from Social Media?
How does that Nat King Cole song go? "Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer Those days of soda and pretzels and beer Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer You'll wish that summer could always be here" No, it's not summer yet but I've been musing about those lazy days of summer and what to do differently, if anything, with my regular … [Read more...] about What are Your Plans for Vacation from Social Media?
Google Hangouts Can Help Your Social Media Influence
When you use social media as one of your marketing tools you will meet people who don't just live next door. In my short 6 years online, I've collaborated on projects for monetizing with people in Canada, England, Netherlands, China and Russia not to mention a variety of states in the United States. From LinkedIn or Twitter (where you find me online most) a new connection and I … [Read more...] about Google Hangouts Can Help Your Social Media Influence
Want to Get a Little Help from Your Friends Online? You’ll Want to Join Empire Avenue
How did I miss this one? Do know Empire Avenue? Are you there? Or was it just me who has been lulled into investing, or spending, my time on all other online social networking? Maybe you might find your time on LinkedIn, Twitter, Google, even Facebook, to be getting more difficult for a return on your investment. While Empire Avenue isn't for everyone, it is for you if you … [Read more...] about Want to Get a Little Help from Your Friends Online? You’ll Want to Join Empire Avenue
LinkedIn, Oh LinkedIn, What Happened to the "Reply" (don’t accept yet) Option to an Invitation?
LinkedIn how could you remove the "REPLY Before Accepting" option for an invitation to connect? Or was it a website hiccup? Are you aware this crushes the introvert energy factor? And even for discerning extroverts, it's a blow to their networking strategy. Recently I made a note on my LinkedIn profile about my acceptance process for invitations. My expectations were … [Read more...] about LinkedIn, Oh LinkedIn, What Happened to the "Reply" (don’t accept yet) Option to an Invitation?
How Do You Feel When You Are Duped?
First there was the media attention to Beyoncé's lip-synching at this year's Presidential inauguration. She was stunning at the Super Bowl though. There was also Lance Armstrong's almost sad apology on Oprah. Also was a confusing report of Manti T'eo's fake girlfriend. The list could go on. Any one or all of these situations might have left you feeling deceived. … [Read more...] about How Do You Feel When You Are Duped?