Archive for the ‘Leadership’ Category

Social media sewage … and hope

I’ve started and trashed this article at least six times. As you will see, I have my reasons to be conflicted about publishing it. Yet I can’t deny this gnawing […]

The evolution of social media power and influence

I was recently interviewed about Klout and social influence by Vinícius Cherobino of Galileu, a scientific magazine in Brazil. I thought his questions were especially good and wanted to share this […]

My blog is my gun.

Alvin Tatum describes why his blog is his gun.

Happiness, joy and a big fat Klout score

The reality of a big fat klout score

Not Everyone Knows as Much as You Do About Social Media

A guest post by David Lifson … Small business owners. They’re an impressive group that must handle every element of their operation – from accounting to inventory, and hiring to […]

Debating the future of social media leadership and strategy

This is a video of me sleeping. Holy crap what a lousy picture. Nevertheless, you are going to love this video. Jay Baer and I usually see eye-to-eye but when […]

Bringing down the Twitter snobs

It seems that Mitch Joel and I are becoming the Social Media Odd Couple. I like Mitch. He’s smart. It’s just that I think he is so frequently wrong. Like […]

Today’s lesson: Yes, I do have limits.

I had a personal milestone last week — a different kind of {grow} experience — and it wasn’t a very good one. The story starts with an 8-year-old boy. Over the past […]

Is social media creating a generation of cowards?

I’ve been asked about my perspective on Malcom Gladwell’s article, “Small change: Why the revolution will not be tweeted.” My take on it may surprise you … and provide uncomfortable reading if you […]