Motto Gone, Replaced By Ode

I received a copy of Ode magazine in the mail recently, a periodical that I had not subscribed to and had never heard of. My questions were quickly answered when I received a notice in the mail that Motto magazine, which I do subscribe to, is now defunct. Ode had picked up Motto’s subscribers.  While…

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How Dissing Oprah Led Me to Full Expression

I recently had a posting on my other blog titled, "Oprah’s Big Give is a Big Bust."  After hitting the publish button, I wondered what I had gotten myself into–reaming one of the true American Idols of the last 20 years. The posting was written from a pure place of passion. I was incensed, indignant,…

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Blogging, PR, and Social Networking

I’ve been spending alot of time on understanding how technology, communities, and remarkable wisdom come together.  Along the way, I’ve come across some great resources that you may be interested in as well: Blogging Heroes by Michael Banks. Subtitle is “Interviews with 30 of the World’s Top Bloggers.”  A fascinating look at what makes for a…

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What to Look for in an Ally

Part of the networking work under the umbrella of A Bigger Voice is finding allies who can support you on the journey. I found a great posting about what makes a good ally for innovators here. I’m fortunate to have many people in my network who fit this description and who have helped me deepen…

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Venturing into Twitter and LinkedIn

Okay, I feel like I’ve done my duty for the day. I filled out my Twitter profile, requested to follow a few people on Twitter, and asked a question to my connections on LinkedIn. Everything was going fine until I realized that I no longer had two people following me on Twitter and I did…

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