CQ of Social Media

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Having been in the space we now call “Social Media” for over 15 years, I am trying to recall how we came to this phenomenon and why some are still questioning it. We have several hundred million people connected via Facebook and an academy award nominated film on the subject. Why are some still in the throes of wondering whether there is a ‘there there’ with Social Media? I remember … [Read more...]

How to Think Like a Zimbabwean

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Growing up Zimbabwean has taught me many things but, like a silly goat, I perhaps didn't learn to pause until quite recently. I travel a bit too much. The hurried rush of the crowds, a constant change in scenery, and an almost clockwork level of order stir up my fondness for home. It was, after all, where I learned about the importance of CQ™ – receptive and expressive intelligence – in … [Read more...]

How to Rediscover Web 2.0

Please note: this is a cross-post by Alasdair Munn. You can find his website here. Enter Alasdair Munn: I have not been a fan of the term Web 2.0, mainly because of the many instances where it has been taken out of context. Through revisiting the man who coined the phrase, Tim O’Reilly I have rediscovered that his thoughts and concepts around this phrase not only make sense, but puts … [Read more...]

Basics of Using Social Media to Gain More Mileage out of Presentations

As I stated in How does one give a powerful presentation , a good speech or presentation is so much more than ‘good’ content. Presentations are live and dynamic, and there has to be a level of interaction. How you engage an audience—work off them, gauge their mood, or alter course if needed—is an essential skill for all those who regularly present in front of people. It is also about … [Read more...]

tcg’s 10 Ways Social Media and Sustainability Align with Corporate Goals

Please note: this is a cross-post by Alasdair Munn. You can find his website here. Enter Alasdair Munn: I would first like to thank Max Gladwell for his blog entitled, Ten Ways that Social Media and Sustainability Align, which sparked the idea for this blog post. At face value, social media and sustainability are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Social media is inherently intangible and … [Read more...]