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The Unboxing of Twitter for Dummies

Jun 25, 2009 9 Comments by

Well, ok, not an “unboxing” a la Endgadget. More like a geeky picture of me geeking out about receiving my review copy of the book I wrote with Laura Fitton and Michael Gruen. A true labor of love, I am reedonkulously happy to see the actual book in print. And reedonkulously is TOO a word. [...]

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The Value of a Conference

Jun 23, 2009 No Comments

The question I’ve been asked the most in the last 24 hours at Enterprise 2.0 conference in Boston is “Why are you here?” People want to know what value you are seeking from their session and from the overall conference. I go to conferences for many reasons. This particular one I am here because I [...]

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What Is Independent Film

Jun 21, 2009 No Comments

According to Wikipedia, an independent film is any film produced outside of the major motion picture studio system. I think that leaves out quite a bit. There is much more to independent film than just the studio (or lack thereof) where it is made. To me, an independent film is a film produced from a [...]

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Retweeting Etiquette, RT Spam, RT Flash Mobs, RT Linkbait

Jun 20, 2009 7 Comments

Retweeting started off as a shorthand way to share an idea on Twitter with your network. It’s become a big deal to some people who see it as another way to spread linkbait. I’ll go over what the RT is supposed to be, and then we’ll discuss what happens when it becomes linkbait. What is [...]

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Twitter for Dummies Hits Stores July 6!

Jun 15, 2009 10 Comments

I’m excited that the group project I worked on all winter, Twitter for Dummies, hits stores warehouses next week and stores first week in July (correction from Wiley). I can hardly believe it is finally wrapped, after months of working with awesome co-authors Laura Fitton of Pistachio Consulting and OneForty and Michael Gruen of We [...]

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Is Your Network Portable?

Jun 13, 2009 No Comments

This is a question I ponder frequently. Have you focused on building a micro network and a nationwide network, or have you isolated yourself by walling off your garden? I’m big on the idea of helping people and networking at a hyper local level. I also believe that your network is most effective if it [...]

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Challenge Yourself, Support Others, Grow Your Network

Jun 12, 2009 3 Comments

You have to be well rounded. You have to take chances, and stretch yourself past where you think you can go. Do you make sure to do this on a regular basis? I am an idea person. I don’t like to see a good idea die on the vine, choked by excessive caution, hemming, hawing [...]

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Social Media Breakfast Education, Part Two

Jun 06, 2009 No Comments

The first Social Media Breakfast was such a hit, we’ve been asked to do a part two for you. In particular, several educators who were unable to attend due to school being in session in their districts hope to attend this one to learn and share. I’m quite excited to do this topic again, as [...]

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Strong Women in Tech and Barriers to Implementation

Jun 02, 2009 1 Comment

You may recall my project with several other smart, talented ladies: Strong Women in Tech. If you have been wondering how that is progressing, I’ll tell you right now that it has been stalled in implementation by one major element: the school system. It may be a signifier that I am a little “kumbaya” at [...]

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