For a glimpse into the world of social media gurus, check out my posting on attending the Thin Air Summit in Denver.

My thoughts and feelings before attending the conference:

• Will I fit in?
• High anxiety: What if I’m stuck in a room full of geeks?
• A sense of adventure: What will I learn and who will I meet?

My thoughts and feelings after attending the conference:

• Yes, I belong! These are people like me.
• Gratefulness:  I connected with lots of cool innovators who are showing me new worlds (thanks, Patti!)
• An awareness of the importance of participating and being part of the larger conversation.

Boundary crossing isn’t for everyone. And when it happens, it’s really rewarding.