What it Means To Be Hyperconnected
There seems to be a little buzz around this concept, and rightfully so…I’m not near as hyperconnected as some of my colleagues and people whom I not only admire but closely follow in the digital space, but I feel I’m heading in the right direction. Having the right mentors has been essential, at least for me.
Being hyperconnected has to be a bit more than just about having a zillion accounts on social media networks and tool sites. It should be about the actual engagement and the created efficiencies that you can achieve by being so. So it’s not about how many accounts you’ve opened or how many toys you play with, but rather the use and reach that you generate by using them.
I measure my hyperconnectedness by the number, class and quality of people I engage with online, and not only by the ability that I might have to broadcast a particular thought. It’s about the numbers these days it seems, but then once beyond that the real work begins, which is connecting at a visceral level I believe. There is really no escape at this point, not that you’d want to unless of course you choose to do so or unless you haven’t been genuine.
On Aging:
I want to age naturally and unconcerned, with memories of my boys and my wife
as if everything occurred just yesterday, which is usually the case, but I want to remember anyway!
I want to age, wise and scathed with scars and intact faith,
beaten, failed and tired, but learned and unafraid.
I know a long time from today I’ll use tubes, drink ensure and wear pampers, again!
and I’ll be helped, bathed and fed. But I’ll be ready,
beaten, failed and tired, but learned and unafraid.
I’d like to stay sharp so when an act of kindness occurs
I can say Thanks! …and to a cruel act say, I’m still here!
beaten, failed and tired, but learned and unafraid.
So it’s funny that when that times comes most of the care we’ll receive will come from people that are yet to be born. Of course our kids and grandchildren will be there, but even all that love can’t change pampers. That my friends, might be left to others. So be kind to strangers, weirdos and social inadequates. Have nice thoughts even toward those that are not around yet, ’cause chances are, we are gonna need them!
Photo credit: http://www.oldpeoplearefunny.com/picture
7 Key Strategies For Establishing Your Social Graph
I picked this number because is manageable from the perspective of writing this post, not because there is a limit in ways by which to establish your social graph.
My definition of Social Graph is the following:
Our Social Graph is the digital profile of our online relationships and their connectivity. … READ MORE
The Marketer as a Problem Solver
I’d like to disagree with the common notion that marketing as a practice is somewhat dislodged from the business applications and enterprise2.0 challenges that companies and the people that work in them face as they jockey for relevancy and influence. Frankly I get a bit concerned when I don’t see enough mention of marketing as what it truly is:
…a problem solving practice of a creative nature.
I’m not a traditional marketer but marketing its a big part of my business. Here is what I’ve noticed, not because I’m “savvy” but because it’s kind of obvious: … READ MORE
But Dad C’mon…Everyone’s Doing it!
Remember that? Then your parents answer would be something like, “If they all jumped off a cliff, would you follow as well?”
Still makes me wanna go buy 20 “Frankie Says Relax” t-shirts just to spite them!
So why take a leap into Social Media? Is it because everyone’s doing it? It’s the cool thing to do, the flavor of the month? A rad fad?
My short, coffee shop answer is: No, you don’t do it because everyone else is doing it or are thinking about doing it. You should do it, because that’s where You and your Business are being searched for and you are nowhere to be found…instead those potential relationships are finding your colleagues.
We influence our peers mostly by being in the now…being present, accessible and radically genuine. There is no secret, no trick…and there is no way around the sweat equity that it takes to achieve positive influence.
I know you wanted one of those t-shirts also!
Redefining Influence Through Social Technology
This post is really an introduction to my Facebook fan page which is titled exactly like that:
VenmarkMedia – Redefining Influence Through Social Technology
But as with all things new, a bit of promo at least in the beginning is never a bad thing!…Regardless, the Fan Page’s name, and title to this post has a deeper meaning for me…
I’ve noticed a few changes in the way that we influence each other as people individually, in business and society as a whole.
I see an opportunity to become collectively conscious of the impact that these social tools and their further development can have on all of us. As all technologies however, they are as good as the hands they are in, I grant that much, but it would also be unfair not to point out the incredible chance we have to simply be better because of them. … READ MORE
Applying What You Read …asking the right questions!
Everyone knows that knowing is not doing, otherwise University professors and Phd’s would be top business people and budding entrepreneurs and we know that not to be the case.
When we read good books and blog posts we learn a lot, but information alone nowadays won’t cut it. Everyone will tell you…”give your best information away, all of it” and I agree.
Why do you think that is?
The amount of information we read nowadays is just daunting…I read 3 to 4 books at a time, all the time. My Google Reader fluctuates between 90 – 110 subscriptions and that’s not counting miscellaneous articles on the web, magazines and podcasts. … READ MORE
Pricing Value in a Social Media Enviroment!
Negotiating price without value in mind is a sure way to loose not only your perceived but your real value in the eyes of your clients.
I guess what Im trying to say is that , Yes you need to negotiate but not by sacrificing self worth. You negotiate by creating bilateral social incentives that promote engagement and offer the best alternatives for your clients and yourself. … READ MORE
Giving Away Your Best Assets!
Let me start by saying that “Assets” is not the best way to describe friends with mad skills, it’s just that in the context of this post I just couldn’t find another word that best describes my take on the matter. … READ MORE
The Home Health Industry needs to make a Cultural Shift.
Long are the days where Medicare Home Health and Home Care providers are no longer held accountable for their Quality of Care as interpreted by their very own patients. Also gone are the days where you get to stay in the game without showing some real Functional Improvement results as far as rehab and skill are concerned. … READ MORE
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