Jul 7, 2008 | blog
So I’ve been doing an experiment of sorts. Staying off most social networks, answering requests and status on only those I believe actually bring value. This was not totally planned, but is something I have meant to do for some time, as it’s my opinion that I was spending too much time on social networks.
During this period, I have also been paying attention to my productivity. You know, the real work I do to actually make real money. Of course, it’s not surprising that reducing the time involved in social networking will increase productivity, it is the ratio that seems interesting. I’ve no scientific data that indicates anything, and it doesn’t seem anything more than a one to one relationship to me.
That’s the main reason I’m not very active right now on many social networks. So that begs the question: What social networks do I find valuable right now? That would be Twitter, LinkedIn, and FriendFeed – not in any particular order. These are the networks that I’m finding value, sharing with friends, and meeting business opportunities.
I am, however, curious about other’s experiences. What networks do you find the most valuable right now, and why? Is it the tried & true, or the up & coming?
Aug 9, 2007 | blog
Before I get started, I’m not going to abandon my LinkedIn account – I’ve invested a lot in my profile and believe there is value to the service.
There has been a lot of talk recently about Jeff Pulver’s decision to leave LinkedIn and simply use Facebook as his lone social network. The problem in announcing something like this in a mainstream business publication like Jeff’s article in Business Week is how general business people perceive it.
While an adventurous few of these users are willing to try these services, the majority are just awakening to online social networking and, of course, find things like Facebook to seem unprofessional. You have to admit that LinkedIn comes across as a professional-oriented service that is designed to build professional relationships between its users.
This has probably helped cultivate strong feelings about Jeff’s switch…. that and most user’s anxiety to change. Also, most people work so hard on their professional image (i.e. Personal Brand) climbing the corporate ladder, that they cringe at the thought of using something that may seem less than professional.
Of course, I think the point of Jeff’s BW article was to stir the pot. Good!
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I can’t help but wonder if this doesn’t somehow tie into Robert Scoble’s announcement that he is no longer answering email?
Technorati tags: Jeff Pulver, Chris Brogan, LinkedIn, Facebook, Linked vs. Facebook
Jan 8, 2007 | blog
If you use LinkedIn and would like a connection from a professional career coach, don’t pass up this offer from David V. Lorenzo, author of the excellent book Career Intensity.
Via: Career Intensity Blog – Please Link to Me
Jan 5, 2007 | blog
Well I went back and updated my LinkedIn profile that I originally created early in 2006. To my surprise, there were several people in my own department at work with profiles on LinkedIn – two of them managers! Pretty cool.
So now that’s as current as it can get at this time. You can view my profile at the link below.
