Texting Isn’t Talking

The release of ‘the Facebook movie’ is generating a lot of dialogue on how technology is changing the way we communicate. It’s becoming the primary way we converse, and our social skills are changing as a result.

I’ve recently been reminded of this during a chance encounter with someone of the opposite sex. It was one of those moments when you cross paths and every synapse in your brain fires at once, like a spark igniting a brushfire. You can’t help but pause to catch your breath. Or perhaps your balance. Speaking face to face, I found her conversation cast a spell.

How-to: Establishing Your Personal Brand Using Twitter

If you’re a Twitter “pro”, you’re tweeting every day, hour, or even every minute. Action is better than inaction, but sometimes we stumble. Sometime it’s best to Tweet nothing at all. Here’s a basic breakdown of how to Tweet. Got something to add? Do you disagree? Take a look and our list, and comment below. Or Tweet us!

New Friend Request: Your Boss

Picture the following: your 50-something boss just created a Facebook account for himself. Not unlike most new users, he now wants to fill his profile with as many friends as he possibly can. He may not completely understand Facebook, but he knows that people from younger generations swear by it. Wanting to mimic their ‘hip’ factor, he now proceeds to comb the office for potential Facebook friends.
Enter the dilemma. Do you or do you not accept his friend request? Both options carry significant consequences.