As You Start the New Year

As You Start the New Year

If one of your resolutions is to increase your influence through social media in the New Year, remember one thing: Consistent, focused effort makes a difference. You may feel, already, that there is not enough time for all you want to accomplish in 2012, both online...
The Secret Power of Social Media

The Secret Power of Social Media

With Christmas less than a week away, I have been furiously finishing preparations: buying and wrapping gifts, planning menus, and sending packages and cards to family far away. I love seeing my daughters’ excitement in giving  to others. This season, more than...
It Doesn’t Take Long To…

It Doesn’t Take Long To…

A few minutes ago, I read this tweet from my friend Lisa. After I retweeted it, I turned it back to her with my own tweet.   Soon, my friend Anthony joined in. He retweeted my message about Lisa, then added his own: The entire exchanged happened quickly. We happened...
When 12 Minutes Feels Like Too Much…

When 12 Minutes Feels Like Too Much…

If finding time to build your social media presence feels overwhelming to you at times, you are not alone. I just noticed that I haven’t posted here in nearly two weeks! Sometimes, even 12 minutes to write a blog post feels like too much in the midst of business...
A Week of Thanks

A Week of Thanks

Social media platforms give us the opportunity to connect and interact with others instantly. We can share the best of who we are and look for ways to add value to others. As we enter this Thanksgiving week in the U.S., I want to try an experiment and I want to invite...