by Becky Robinson | May 29, 2011 | Social Media
I see you across the hotel lobby. I know it’s you: I’ve seen your picture thousands of times. I start running to meet you and you catch me in a hug. I walk into a crowded bar. I see your face and make the connection. I walk up to say hi and suddenly your...
by Becky Robinson | Apr 26, 2011 | Inspiration
I’m curious about what people remember and why. I don’t have a fantastic memory of anything before…yesterday. In fact, earlier this week I connected on Facebook with a high school friend. Do you remember… ? Nope, don’t remember that. How...
by Becky Robinson | Mar 27, 2011 | Social Media
In the world of real-life relationships, we often build friendships based on proximity. We become close friends with others in large part because we live or work close to them. Rebecca lived downstairs from me when I lived in Chicago. Only about 12 steps separated our...
by Becky Robinson | Mar 24, 2011 | Leadership
Facebook allows individuals to have 5,000 friends on their personal pages. I know a few people who are very close to that limit. The people I know who have nearly 5,000 Facebook friends each have a platform — a book or business that gives them visibility. They like ...
by Becky Robinson | Mar 20, 2011 | Inspiration
Not long ago, a wise friend sat across the table from me. “The most important people in your life,” she said, “are not on Tweetdeck.” I took out my pen and wrote down her words. I didn’t need to. Her words seared into my memory. I will...