Social Media is Nothing New – 2 Ancient Civilization Examples

Book of the Dead Example on Papyrus

I’m a social media advocate, in part because it demands greater leadership. That said, there’s really nothing new about social media itself. Here are 2 examples of social media from history, going all the way back to prehistoric man. Cave Drawings What you see here is one of the earliest documented forms of media. These [...]

Social Media – Technology’s Leadership Innovation

Social Media for Leaders

Technology has provided innovations in business, education, agriculture – virtually every field and industry. Finally, through social media, technology is also a cornerstone of innovation for leadership. Leadership is Influence “Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less.” – John Maxwell As leadership great John Maxwell explains, to lead is to influence. To lead well, you [...]

Why Technology is Now Critical to the Mom & Pop Shop

Farm Stand with Girl Standing in Front

Convenience pays and technology delivers. The Mom and Pop that Won Me Over On my way home yesterday, I needed something to pick me up. It had been a long week and the long commute was wearing me down. Rather than be a danger to my fellow commuters, I pulled over at a small farm [...]

It’s Not Social Media, but Media Social

Social Media and Media, Social have many benefits

We’ve had it wrong all along. It’s not social media, but “media, social”. What we consume is media first, social second. We still consume news, facts, tips, advice, marketing, videos and other media primarily but as a benefit, we now get a social aspect as well. Therefore, it’s Media, Social and not Social Media. It’s [...]

Power of Customer Reviews Online and Why You Need Them

Customer Reviews Online

Before Online Reviews In the old days, selling your product or service consisted of developing the item, selecting a market and screaming your message as loud and often as you could. Whether your message traveled on TV, Print or Radio, the model was consistent – a one-way message. There was no real discussion or sharing [...]

5 Tips for Practical and Helpful Passwords

Woman Changes Her Password

We all have a growing number of accounts, websites and other security measures which require an endless number of passwords. However, a primary rule of good password practices is to never use the same password twice. Another standard password practice is to reset your passwords every 30, 60 or 90 days. So how in the [...]

Top 5 Servant Leadership Tweeters In 2010

Dr. Jack King / North Fork Center for Servant Leadership

These are the top 5 Twitter accounts for servant leadership. I’ve gained a lot from & recommend them to all interested in the only real form of leadership.

Technology’s Impact on Employee Morale & Effectiveness

The Impact of Technology on Employee Morale & Effectiveness

Although our tools have evolved, the quality of our tools, the capacity of equipment and maintenance of these tools still impact morale and effectiveness.

Computer Security for Leaders

Hacker Stealing Your Identity

Whether it is for Cyber Security Month or anytime, you need educate, promote and demonstrate best practices in computer security for your organization.

Leadership Lessons From My Accident

Going Into A Snowbank Can Teach You A Lesson

After losing control of my car in winter weather, I came to rest in a ditch. Never one to pass up an opportunity to learn form my mistakes (and share them with you), I saw a lot of leadership lessons in this experience. I listed a few here.

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