Sometimes, it just feels like everyone is talking at the same time. Perhaps that's what birds do. TweetLikeCrazy. On any given weekend morning when I have time to sip and enjoy my morning cup of java and take the puppy for his morning run, I stop by and let him hear the chirping.
And there's always one that stands out. One that has a rhythm. One that makes sense. One you connect with. Or more, if you try and hone in your senses.
At a recent visit to a koi pond, this image felt analogous to life in this economic times. A feeding frenzy. Chaotic.
As a marketer AND an adopter of Social Media's madness, I tell those I meet IRL (in real life) that you need to qualify what you read, who you engage with (make that MUST engage with) and who you take outside the 140 character realm. It's not always about the money and most importantly, it's NOT ABOUT THE NUMBERS. OPRAH has over a million followers and has updated 46 times.
I like making friends. I like to add value. I like to help people and corporations plan successful campaigns. I can do this in my sleep. Folks pretty much know what I do - and can do - but most of the engagement is done by email or phone after making a connection on various mediums.
It is a chirpin' frenzy out there on the interweb these days. Tune out and hone your skills and you will find some really inspiring people, as I have (more on them soon). And if you hear too many birds at one time...then change your game and Go Fish.
I like making friends. I like to add value. I like to help people and corporations plan successful campaigns. I can do this in my sleep. Folks pretty much know what I do - and can do - but most of the engagement is done by email or phone after making a connection on various mediums.
It is a chirpin' frenzy out there on the interweb these days. Tune out and hone your skills and you will find some really inspiring people, as I have (more on them soon). And if you hear too many birds at one time...then change your game and Go Fish.
