Enabling Trust in the Organization
We’ve all been there. You’ve got a great idea that you wish you could find a way to share with the appropriate team at your company. You’re not able to, because you’re not part of that team. Or that department. Heck, it’s not even a field you’ve specialized in or worked in much, but you’ve got that idea – a good one – and you’re sure that it’ll help in some way. How do you share that idea? How do you get a chance to talk to folks on that team or present that idea without someone saying “gee...
Read MoreDo we realize how fortunate we are?
We live in age when anything is possible, at the touch of a button, or simply for the asking. The modern world is filled with tools and technologies that allow us to do amazing things. From communicating around the world in the blink of an eye, to reporting breaking news by the average person, to creating the perfect latte at home, our world makes things so easy. It’s Easy So if things are so easy, why are people not taking advantage of the tools and techniques available for networking themselves and building a better brand? Is the concept of reaching out to connect with like-minded...
Read MoreIs technology a crutch?
It’s something that I’ve been thinking about recently. For how much all these nifty tools have helped us become more productive, I think there is a percentage of creativity or inspiration that we give up. All productivity tools are things that can do harm to our work habits as much as they simplify a task. Maybe it’s that most of these tools are single-task automation or simplification utilities and from that perspective are inefficient solutions. Take a close look at all your “social media†or “Web 2.0†tools and services – I bet most...
Read MoreSocial Media Breakfast – Twin Cities, Now With Ning Goodness!!
It’s up, it’s live, and it’s waiting for you! Come on over to the new SMB-TC social network hosted on Ning: http://smbmsp.ning.com I’ve got a few forum topics I’d love feedback on, things like location ideas, topic ideas, and a shout-out for someone to create a logo for the site. This’ll be the official site for news, schedules, ideas, and topics for SMB-TC – head on over and share your thoughts! Technorati Tags: Social Media Breakfast, smbmsp, smb-tc,...
Read MoreTwitter: Down at 8:50 AM CT
Ok, I’m just keeping a record of when Twitter is down. Like now. The Twitter home page at this time: This is the kind of thing that everyone is worried about when talking about Twitter. It’s becoming an extremely useful tool, to the point that some people will claim it to be crucial to their daily communications. Reliability is a key requirement, and I do know from posts on the Twitter Blog and from news that their looking for staff to monitor and maintain solely from the reliability perspective. As an IT consultant & engineer/architect, I can be...
Read MoreGoodbye Facebook
Ok, I’ve meant to do this for awhile, but I can’t see any reason to wait any longer. I’m abandoning Facebook. Try as I might, there is just nothing of value in Facebook for me. The groups are the only redeeming item on the system, but you have to put up with tons of senseless “apps”. Apps that would’ve been fun back in college when playing quarters or beer bongs, but not when I’m trying to build serious business connections. While some have made a pretty good case for Facebook, it doesn’t change how it’s viewed by business, or how...
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About Me
Rick Mahn is the Founder of SMBMSP, and Principal of Rick Mahn & Associates. With two decades in Information Technologies and Social Media Architect, Rick connects people & organizations by helping them embrace open interaction and renewed commitment to each other.Learn more about Rick.
