Build: Community, purpose & growth
Observations of a New Twitter User
I first heard about Twitter nearly two years ago and at the time, I didn't get it. I gave it another try last fall, after seeing Twitter in use at the Thin Air Summit by afficionados. I saw enough to stay interested but not invested. Over the last month, I've invested both time and energy…
Read MoreEtsy: E-Commerce Meets Community
Etsy, the online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of "all things handmade," was named to the Fast Company 50, a listing of the world's most innovative companies. An interview with the CEO by Fast Company reveals the focus on community as well as commerce–profiles of Etsy sellers with personalized videos, virtual gathering places to…
Read MoreEnabling Social Change Through Social Media: Learning From Each Other
What happens when you put an Internet icon (Dave Taylor), a marketing expert at the crossroads of new media and old media (Dave Webb), and a digital immigrant who bridges top down with bottom up approaches (Kim Dority) on a panel and mix with an enthusiastic group of students, professors, and activists? I wish I…
Read MoreDan Pink: Finding New Ways to Connect to Community
I'm a big fan of Daniel Pink's work and discovered him when I read his book, A Whole New Mind, several years ago. Since then, I've been following what he's been up to via his blog. You might even say that I'm part of his tribe. I'm an evangelist for his wisdom–using the creative right…
Read MoreYou CAN Build a Community Around Filling a Job
I love how the world works. Ask a question and the answer appears. This morning, I received an email that I had a new follower on Twitter. (BTW–If you haven't given Twitter a try, give it two weeks of your time and attention, follow a wide variety of people, and see what happens. It's networking…
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