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Foster New Knowledge, Talk Out Loud

Jul 30, 2009 3 Comments by

Lately it seems folks are so obsessed with “doing it right” and being heard that they have forgotten how to listen and how to respond. Don’t get lost in “best practices”. Learn to listen, and try to follow my lead (or the lead of whoever is talking). My biggest word of advice for today is [...]

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Are You A Space Hog?

Jul 27, 2009 No Comments

I’m talking about workshifting space hogs over on Workshifting today. Are you “That Guy”? Do you know “That Guy”? It’s time to stage an intervention.

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Does Social Media Really Need The Leash Of An HOA?

Jul 26, 2009 No Comments

Social media is finally catching on in the mainstream media, and in the mainstream public. The reaction from my fellow social media consultants and “early adopters” has been varied and interesting. I talked a bit about the first reactions and gave a few pointers for finding a good consultant in this space after the first [...]

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Social Media Breakfast NH Is Having A Summer BBQ

Jul 25, 2009 11 Comments

That’s right, we’re changing it up a bit in August for the Social Media Breakfast! I know the rest of you are as ready for summer sun and fun as I am, so I thought we’d go for broke and have a BBQ bash on August 21, 2009.  From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM we’ll [...]

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Twitter for Dummies Sample Chapter

Jul 22, 2009 No Comments

On the fence about whether our labor of love is really worth your time? Check out our sample chapter and decide for yourself.  Downloadable Twitter For Dummies sample chapter.

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Twitter Tunes: An Introduction

Jul 22, 2009 No Comments

Since I also do a lot of work with the music industry and social media through Uptown Uncorked, I get quite a bit of music sent to me to listen to via Twitter, FaceBook, MySpace, YouTube and more social channels. I also watch my Twitter stream carefully for what the people I connect with listen [...]

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Whirlwind Week

Jul 20, 2009 No Comments

Last week was a whirlwind week. It saw the launch of new clients like Company C, the continuance of clients like Crooked Lane, several training sessions, plans for a morning session with the Manchester Chamber, lots of content generation around the internet, and more. The enthusiasm and goals of the clients I’m currently working with [...]

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The Value of Down Time

Jul 15, 2009 No Comments

Over on Workshifting today I talk a bit about the value of down time to your work and sanity. You can read it here.

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A Little Light Reading

Jul 08, 2009 6 Comments

What’s on your nightstand or in your beach tote this summer? My summer reading looks like this: Currently finished: The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell (2nd reading) Groundswell by Christine Li and Josh Bernoff (2nd reading) The Moral Animal by Robert Wright (TERRIBLE book, btw) On the nightstand: Made to Stick by Chip Heath and [...]

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Using Social Media in Education, SMBNH 5

Jul 07, 2009 No Comments

Online Event Registration – Powered by www.eventbrite.com This month’s Social Media Breakfast is brought to you by Uptown Uncorked (your SMBNH organizer and monthly host), DimDim (live casting) and Southern New Hampshire University (venue). Thank you to Jason Allgire who helped facilitate the SNHU venue for us. Location: SNHU Campus, Manchester, NH – Building TBD [...]

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