Monthly Archives: May 2011

Using Social Media To Catch A Bad Guy

Showing a video of the suspect to people in the Toronto Entertainment District Using social media to show people what the suspect looks like. Constable Scott Mills and the Toronto Police Service are helping make the streets of Toronto safer. I am helping him bypass blocked YouTube content as well as blocked Facebook content. Let's [...]

By |2011-05-29T00:36:30-03:00May 29th, 2011|Social Media Training|Comments Off on Using Social Media To Catch A Bad Guy

Leading In Social Media- The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

I just finished my "Leading In Social Media" talk at the NSCDA Conference in Truro, Nova Scotia. I recorded the talk for those who are interested. You will find some real life examples of leading in social media. They will get you thinking about your business or organization. You may have to refresh the screen to view the vBroadcast video. There [...]

By |2017-03-15T18:24:51-03:00May 26th, 2011|Social Media Training|Comments Off on Leading In Social Media- The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

Leading In Social Media For Greater Impact

If you have social media followers, why not lead? Is it good enough to surround yourself with a large group of followers? If you are going to lead, why not lead well? I am presenting at the NSCDA Conference in Truro this morning on "Leading in Social Media". Instead of the usually how to tips [...]

By |2017-03-15T18:24:09-03:00May 26th, 2011|Social Media Training|Comments Off on Leading In Social Media For Greater Impact

Two Top Highlights Of My Social Media Day

Meeting Benjamin Tal and seeing Rob Scoble talk about Eric Kim's Twylah were the two highlights of the day. From where is the economy going to maximizing your Twitter on Twylah; it's been an interesting day. My day started off with a bang. I was invited to hear Benjamin Tal talk about where the economy [...]

By |2017-03-15T18:22:47-03:00May 25th, 2011|Social Media Training|Comments Off on Two Top Highlights Of My Social Media Day

My Visit To Radian6 In Halifax

Radian6 is search engine heaven. I had a chance to see what Radian6 could do and I was impressed. When it comes to social media, Radian6 gets it. My adventure to Radian6 first started at the Truro Mall. I received a message that I just lost my Foursquare Mayorship to a guy named Ralph Bastarache. I thought [...]

By |2017-03-15T18:22:02-03:00May 24th, 2011|Social Media Training|7 Comments

I Have More Klout Than Obama And Harper

Currently this morning Klout.com is having a meltdown in displaying Klout scores. I currently have more Klout than Barack Obama and Stephen Harper. When does that happen? Now, let me say that, I like President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Both have more Klout or influence than I have. It is obvious that [...]

By |2011-05-23T12:08:23-03:00May 23rd, 2011|Social Media Training|Comments Off on I Have More Klout Than Obama And Harper

Character Matters In Leadership And Social Media

Our character says more about us than many other things when it comes to leadership and social media. Character takes time to build and it is one thing that you cannot buy. We either develop it or you don't. What we do when no one is watching says a lot about us? How we conduct ourselves in [...]

By |2017-03-15T18:21:13-03:00May 19th, 2011|Social Media Training|Comments Off on Character Matters In Leadership And Social Media

Leading Your Organization In Social Media

Leadership is required in your organization or business when using social media. The consequences can be grave when people are allowed to post without training and direction. I am presently preparing my PowerPoint presentation for an upcoming conference that I am speaking at next week. It will start with an example of a major corporation [...]

By |2017-03-15T18:20:24-03:00May 18th, 2011|Social Media Training|Comments Off on Leading Your Organization In Social Media

Mark Shaw’s Twitter Your Business: A Beginner’s Guide

Mark Shaw's Twitter Your Business: A Beginner's Guide To Using Twitter To Successfully Promote You and Your Business is a brilliant read. This eBook tells you everything you need to get started. It is tops. I have had the privilege of getting my hands on Mark Shaw's new book, and I like what he has written. As a matter [...]

By |2017-03-15T18:19:36-03:00May 17th, 2011|Twitter Marketing|Comments Off on Mark Shaw’s Twitter Your Business: A Beginner’s Guide

Leading In Social Media

Leading in social media requires influence. Influence is built over a period of time as you build relationships with others. You must also be willing to invest in your personal development to achieve greater influence. As I was traveling to a training workshop for my own personal development, I turned on a John Maxwell CD. [...]

By |2017-03-15T18:18:40-03:00May 13th, 2011|Social Media Training|Comments Off on Leading In Social Media
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