Social Media
To Tweet or Not to Tweet?
I finally joined the Twitter crowd. What I love – finding and reconnecting with long lost buddies and occasionally coming across relevant, useful, and interesting tweets. What I hate – when one person tweets every 15 minutes and fills up my inbox. Okay, I know I should figure out how to use TweetDeck or another tool to address that problem. Just haven’t figured it out yet! If you are toying with the idea of tweeting, check out this short, informative video clip. 
And if you decided to try it out, come visit me at http://twitter.com/Wendy_Mack.
Privacy Settings for Facebook
I admit it . . . I am one of those people who can’t quite figure out Facebook. Which is one of the reasons that I was happy to come across Nick O’Neill’s online article, 10 Privacy Settings Every Facebook User Should Know
For more social media/networking tips, check out these previous posts:
Have a social media tip to share? Please pass it along and I’ll post about it.
How To Create a Video Blog
Looking for ways to update your communication to employees and stakeholders? Have you considered a video blog? It’s easier than you think.
Steve Mack, media consultant and executive producer for Impact Video Production, shows you how in this short video.
Twittering for Business?
Have you heard about Twittering? Are you wondering if you should start using Twitter to help your business?
John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing created a reference guide called Using Twitter for Business. You can read or download the guide at:
http://www.johnjantsch.com/TwitterforBusiness.pdf
Blogging Tips for Leaders
Have you been thinking about starting a blog? For leaders, blogging can be a great way to:
- Stay connected with your employees
- Share your philosophy with the next generation of leaders
- Respond to internal rumors and external complaints
- Convey purpose and optimism during tough times
Leadership expert Steve Arneson recently posted an article with tips for starting a corporate blog. The read his suggestions, click here.
Starting a Company Blog
Thinking about starting a company blog? Wondering if it’s a good idea? Worried about anonymous comments? Check out this video by Mark Ragan for some good advice and factors to consider before you get started.
How to Twitter in Two Minutes
In the past few weeks I’ve had lots of people ask me about twittering. Since a lot of people say “sounds dumb” when I try to describe it, I’ve been looking for a better alternative. Good news! I just discovered a fantastic video from Commoncraft.com on Twitter basics. Even if you never Twitter you’ll be glad you took two minutes to learn what the buzz is about.
Click here to see the video. The comments on the same page are also worth skimming.
When Audiences Twitter
On occasion I’ve seen audiences “titter” at the expense of speaker, leader, or trainer. Now audiences have moved on to “twittering.”
Twitter is a social networking tool that allows people to send quick real-time updates to their “followers.” As one blogger put it, it’s like having several simultaneous spontaneous conversations online.
I’m not a twitterer myself, but I’ve recently realized that anytime any of us speak to an audience, there is a good chance that some of the participants are using their blackberries and cell phones to tweet to one another.
Blogger Besty Harman wrote, “I’m really looking forward to using it (Twitter) at the upcoming conference because that way I can read tweets from people who are in the same sessions I’m in or in sessions I’m missing at the moment or I can hear about where everyone is meeting after sessions for some great New Orleans food and drinks.”
