Feeling the need… to win!

July 11, 2010

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The interesting thing about feeling is that it’s better to feel with other people.  Whether happy or sad or melancholy or jazzed, sharing your feelings with others is just better.
When I need a mental break but don’t have enough time for a walk-about, I reach out to people via Twitter; and some of [...]

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How often should you update your LinkedIn profile?

July 10, 2010

If you watch my LinkedIn profile (or Mike’s), you might notice that we update our information fairly regularly.  What is it that spurs people who live and breathe LinkedIn to want to spend even more time tweaking and tuning what many consider a masterpiece?
It’s a matter of a) being relevant to your audience, b) maintaining [...]

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Winning with your past

July 9, 2010

The experiences of our life are what they are. We can’t go back and change anything, all we can do is move forward with purpose.
So many people tell me they connect with their old friends while other people insist they don’t want to connect to old companions. The stories I like the best though are [...]

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30 seconds of fame

July 8, 2010

At the recent AffCon 2010 National Conference in Denver, CO, Keynote Speaker Joel Comm interviewed Mike on his WebmasterRadio.fm show, broadcast from the show floor. He asked him for his 30 second elevator pitch. Mike had it nailed in 21 seconds but he started thinking, “am I leaving precious time on the table”?
So he wrote [...]

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Is Twitter like an airplane?

July 7, 2010

One thing I love about travel days is the opportunity to people-watch and think. Most of the people reading this post have been on a plane at one time or another and, once seated, your environment could take shape in several ways.
You might be traveling with a companion, a “friend”. Or you might be alone [...]

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What is everyone up to? Seven start up steps.

July 6, 2010

Have you ever been engrossed in something and realized it was quiet.  Where did everyone go?  You set off in search of your companions only to find they are off onto the next adventure without you.
Today, that next adventure is social media. What happened?  You were sure it was just a fad; or Linked-What? 70 [...]

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Winning with “Social Authorship”

July 5, 2010

We really had no idea we would be writing and releasing a second book less than a year after our first “Rock The World with your Online Presence.”
We regularly visit with a team of advisers to share discoveries and to discuss contacts we make on our speaking and training tour. We [...]

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On Twitter and “working” on a holiday

July 4, 2010

There is so much chatter and buzz about the business benefits of Twitter and other social media platforms. What about its value for quality of life?
I spent the day, yes July 4 an official and fun holiday, working on the marketing plan and updating the manuscript plan for our upcoming book “Rock the World with [...]

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On Being Connected and LinkedIn

July 3, 2010

So often, when we’re on stage or after, conference attendees ask how I manage a large network and if being so connected is really “all that”.  Isn’t it better to know everyone you’re connected to?
Work with me here. Think back on your life and of all the most successful people you know.  Weren’t the most [...]

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Connecting with Winning Friends

July 2, 2010

A few months ago, I was the 9th most connected woman on LinkedIn (I still lust after the spot held by Stacy Donovan Zapar – the 9th most connected PERSON and Top Woman!)
I continue to build actively and strategically, inviting people I meet, people I share the stage with, people who my connections tell me [...]

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How to find Winning Friends

July 1, 2010

Everyone is talking about social media and building relationships. But how do you really find friends and build those relationships?  Isn’t Twitter just superficial? Can you really get to know thousands of connections on LinkedIn? Is Facebook really the best place to meet people?
When you engage with people online, sometimes the conversations are superficial. But [...]

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Winning with Friends

June 30, 2010

Tonight was the Front Range Bloggers Meetup in Denver. The group alternates meeting between Denver and Boulder each month and I’m glad it was close!  When I asked about starting to blog daily, Dave Taylor, in his professional and experienced wisdom stated: “just do it”.  He mentioned not talking about [...]

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