Digital Immigrants: Will You Move Forward or Be Left Behind?
The wonderful thing about starting a new venture is that you don't know where it will take you. For over a year now, I've been researching and trying out social media--tools for the 21st century for doing business, deepening friendships,...
What Do You Want More or Less Of?
I've been blogging on A Bigger Voice since December 2007. It never crossed my mind to ask you, the reader, for feedback to shape what I blog about. Until now. I'm interviewing Jeremiah Owyang soon and in our pre-interview meeting,...
I Want to Work for Zappos
I want to work for Zappos. I thought I was unemployable after being a solopreneur/entrepreneur for the last six years. After listening to this keynote at the SXSW conference by Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, I'm reconsidering. Okay, not really....
Why Keeping Your Hands Busy Helps Your Mind
In working with teams, I see how individuals are so different from each other, and how those differences are perceived as good or bad. I sometimes hear about "the doodler," the person who can't stop themselves from drawing and doodling...
Biggest Mistakes Made By New Twitter Users
Recently, I've gotten new followers who are just starting out on Twitter. After just a couple of months actively using Twitter, I can see things that newbies should know in order to get the most out of this tool. Here's...
The Real Value of Music
My new friend, Camberley Bates, points me to an insightful speech, about the real value of music, given by a Karl Paulnack, director of music division of The Boston Conservatory. Paulnack was addressing the incoming freshman class. You'll never listen...
Where the Future Lies: Snapping Up Michelle Obama’s Dress
I recently attended a presentation, via videoconference, by Christine Heckart, General Manager at Microsoft for their television division and most recently, their music division. She's a seasoned technologist with a big picture marketing bent and humility that is refreshing for...
More Resources for Finding Your Way
Yesterday, I was marveling at how many resources I have in my life to support me. My number one supporter, no surprise, is my husband, followed closely by my sons and extended family (siblings, parents, in-laws). I also have allies...