…and by we, I mean me and my consultancy – Social By Design Solutions, helping companies stay small to grow successfully. I’m delighted to announce the hiring of Sobo! Sobo is the Social By Design Chabot powered by Mobile Coach. I’m developing Sobo to engage with clients to learn more about employee interaction types, interaction frequency, and […]
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Words are powerful and problematic. They can inform and educate but can also misinform (as we’ve all seen in recent years!). Misinformation aside, words paint a picture in our minds based on our preconceived ideas. Simply, they give a connotation. Today, I find words like community, trust, and collaboration as most problematic in my space.
The Problem with Collaboration. Read More »
One thing research has revealed is that weak ties (connection outside your core circle) are powerful in developing professional opportunities. Those fringe touch points with people around, maybe not in, your work can open more doors for you professionally. Social Media certainly can expand our networks, however many of us “chase the dragon” as I’d
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One of the most impactful actions a leader can take in their organization is to ask a question. It’s an invitation, it’s humble and humility is a magnet. However many leaders fear the open to all conversations that enterprise social platforms can provide. And yet when diversity and unique perspectives contribute, problems get solved in
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Defeating fake news and misinformation campaigns is not about calling out some nameless faceless “them” behind it all. The name and face is yours. Fixing this mess starts with knowing yourself and questioning your own motives, actions, and inactions. It’s asking yourself: why do I only read the headlines? what will I gain by sharing the
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