Comments on: The Original Social Media Guru

By: Stephanie Michele

Stephanie Michele — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:58:52 +0000

I so agree, he was and is relevant to social development no matter if you are using today’s tools or not you still need the foundation he taught. I blogged about this as well: http://www.socialbling.org/?p=8

By: Susan Cato

Susan Cato — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:09:18 +0000

Great post. I work in the field and am really tired of all of the “experts” preaching about how to use social media. Being in the trenches every day for a large trade association, I have discovered that it takes time to nurture relationships, develop content, and most of all, listen and learn! With patience and a “how much can we learn from our members/customers” approach, we can create a better online experience for everyone involved.

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Hairdresser CRM « The Effective CIO — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:04:51 +0000

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By: Greg Smith

Greg Smith — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 05:46:11 +0000

Great article. It’s what I tell my students (none of whom use Twitter, by the way).

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Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:07:31 +0000

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By: Chuck Musciano

Chuck Musciano — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:52:35 +0000

Heather: thanks for the comment!

Everyone else: Heather is too modest to tout herself here, so I will do it for her. Heather really does Get It, and gives an excellent series of presentations on how to effectively network, both electronically and socially. I saw her presentation last fall and it really opened my eyes to become a far more effective networker.

So today I offer two bits of advice: buy the book, and then click her link, above, to get in touch with Heather. Whether one-on-one or working with a group, she will give you advice and insight you really can’t get anywhere else.

By: Heather Hollick

Heather Hollick — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:20:41 +0000

Very well said. I used to smile at all of the “Social Media Experts” as if they had the keys to some hidden code. Now I realize that they are like the outfitters in a gold rush. They will sell you a pick and shovel but they have no better idea where the gold is than you do.

Dale Carnegie knows. Want to know how to use Twitter? Build a strong network. Follow each other on Twitter and Tweet to keep the links between you fresh.

Want to know how to use LinkedIn? Build a strong network. Use LinkedIn to reflect the breadth and depth of that network. Keep your profile current and complete so your connections know a lot about you. Post a photo. These things will strengthen the links between you.

It is all about the links. Or, as Dale Carnegie might have said, it is all about the relationships. The tools only enhance and amplify what is already formed in the relationships. With no connections there isn’t much to amplify. With strong connections the amplification is amazing!

You made my day Chuck. Thanks for posting this at the beginning of a week.