Jolie O’dell at Mashable published an article with some interesting findings from NetProspex about how employees of larger companies are using social media. LinkedIn is still the professional connection point for employees of larger companies:
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8.5 Slang Expressions for Business Professionals to Avoid
We have been gathering a list of negative (as well as positive) behaviors for a class we intend to launch entitled, “Twitter: Business Ethics and Behavior.” Our original intent was an exercise around how to sell without being obnoxious, how to build authentic relationships and having a following that matters. It should come as no surprise that our focus group and crowd-sourced feedback led to the conversation itself. Semantics and syntax were at the core of most people’s impressions.
Social business in public “social media” spaces now requires professionalism. If you are using Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, Orkut, Bebo or posting live video on Youtube, Vimeo, Viddler or Justin.tv for business than these are the idioms your audience thinks it’s best to avoid. Keep in mind, your children are going to read this stuff ten years from now when they search for you online.
Recommend Others Online
In the midst of a tough day yesterday I was humbled by this recommendation I received:
“Enthusiastic (and hilarious) advocate of social media. Get’s it.”
by Ward Supplee, Silicon Valley
Thank you Ward! Providing recommendations and testimonials for your associates, customer and vendors is best done online. This recommendation appeared on Mr. Tweet. Recommending individuals on Linkedin and businesses on Yelp is great for helping build their credibility online. You’ll feel good about doing it. They’ll feel even better when they get it.
Linkedin Class Research: Reid Hoffman Interview
Searching the web for ideas and cool stuff I can share in our upcoming online classes, I came across this video interview on CNN. It’s a brief discussion with Linkedin co-founder Reid Hoffman about how the networking site was created to build upon existing relationships.
The LinkedIn Blog: CNBC gets LinkedIn
I just connected to a friend, Lane Kintigh, from high school! It really brightened my morning. Who would have guessed that i had an old friend that teaches German and knows Library Sciences?
Linkedin just keeps growing. It’s a great way to connect professionally or just catch up. It doesn’t replace picking up the phone or connecting in more personal ways. I believe it will continue to grow as social networking services continue to be the thriving business model online.
The chasm between personal and business continues to diminish. Every kind of connection brings us closer to ways we can help each other have success. How are you connecting?
A good day in San Jose
Amtrak to San Jose from Sacramento was going to be so late that I had to drive to make my first appointment on-time. So much for hours of focused reading and writing. I had thinking and catch-up phone calls in traffic instead. It was worth it. I had wonderful meeting with an old acquaintance and a new one (that I met through linkedin). It was that first meeting
that made my day. You know the feeling when you make the right connection with someone? And you realize that there is HARMONY (one of my favorite character traits for effectiveness) with the potential to do great things together.
My meeting was with Michael Gaines, a Principal of John Epperheimer’s company, Workpath Group. I know less about Workpath than I do about Michael and his enthusiasm (I had planned to read lots of stuff about them on that train!) – and that’s what really made me want to do some work with Workpath. Michael is a sharp guy with a unique ability. He whittled the capabilities of mine to fit best with areas where he could leverage my talent based on what he gleaned from my story and passion. Effective, efficient, productive, and fun.
