The Greeks have a mantra that guides their decisions in life: Yamas. The good life. When they encounter a decision that has to be made, they look at it through the lens of Yamas. In our lives, we often lack this reality check to help put things in perspective. It is easy to forget that [...] Read full story...
Archive for the "Social Media" Category
Stronger than a palm tree in the Arctic
If a palm tree can grow in the Arctic Circle, surely you can break the rotted limitations under your feet. As an old, abandoned home in Tromsø, Norway proves, you can bring down the house. Read full story...
The secret to coexistence
As the sun rises of Schiphol Airport, I watch as people wander around generally unaware of any time, fashion, or linguistic barriers. The world is here, at the world’s trading post and it seems, if only for a few fleeting hours, that constant motion is the secret to coexistence. As long as everyone keeps moving [...] Read full story...
Peace be the Journey
It's the day before. You have 24 hours before you take the leap. What will you do before the hour arrives? Read full story...
Building through community
Your business or organization can grow by following Adrian Pittman's blueprint of establishing a clear mission and creating a meeting place where fans and supporters can gather to work with you. In Detroit they are making change in the face of enormous odds. You can make similarly radical change with the help of your community. Read full story...
How Many People Use LinkedIn in the Midwest? (infographic)
We've taken a look at how many people use Facebook and Twitter in the Midwest. Today we look at LinkedIn, a social network for professionals that will be one of the first social networks to offer an IPO. Read full story...
You Only Need a Knife and Toothpick
Internet users only want to access information in walled-off Sandboxes where they know what they are getting. As businesses, we can choose the Sandbox that best fits our needs. Some choose Facebook as their Sandbox, but as America Online proves, a walled-off environment can't maintain its dominance against outside innovation. Read full story...
Facebook Takes The Title
The fans have spoken, and it looks like Facebook is the 2011 Social Media March Madness champion! Facebook won with 58% (or 74 votes) over Twitter. Read full story...
Twitter for Small Businesses
Did you know you can use Twitter to find customers even with out signing up? Today I had the pleasure of showing how to make effective use of Twitter as a small business owner. You can search and connect with potential customers all from one easy to use web page. If you missed it, watch [...] Read full story...
Social Media Final 4
The Final 4 is unveiled in the March Madness Social Media Style bracket. There were no VCU like upsets, but some very intriguing match-ups looms. Voting deadline is April 1 at noon. Go! Read full story...