Well, ok, not an “unboxing” a la Endgadget. More like a geeky picture of me geeking out about receiving my review copy of the book I wrote with Laura Fitton and Michael Gruen. A true labor of love, I am reedonkulously happy to see the actual book in print. And reedonkulously is TOO a word. [...]

The question I’ve been asked the most in the last 24 hours at Enterprise 2.0 conference in Boston is “Why are you here?” People want to know what value you are seeking from their session and from the overall conference.
I go to conferences for many reasons. This particular one I am here because I want [...]

Retweeting started off as a shorthand way to share an idea on Twitter with your network. It’s become a big deal to some people who see it as another way to spread linkbait. I’ll go over what the RT is supposed to be, and then we’ll discuss what happens when it becomes linkbait.
What is a [...]

I’m excited that the group project I worked on all winter, Twitter for Dummies, hits stores warehouses next week and stores first week in July (correction from Wiley). I can hardly believe it is finally wrapped, after months of working with awesome co-authors Laura Fitton of Pistachio Consulting and OneForty and Michael Gruen of We [...]

This is a question I ponder frequently. Have you focused on building a micro network and a nationwide network, or have you isolated yourself by walling off your garden?
I’m big on the idea of helping people and networking at a hyper local level. I also believe that your network is most effective if it also [...]

You have to be well rounded. You have to take chances, and stretch yourself past where you think you can go. Do you make sure to do this on a regular basis?
I am an idea person. I don’t like to see a good idea die on the vine, choked by excessive caution, hemming, hawing or [...]

The first Social Media Breakfast was such a hit, we’ve been asked to do a part two for you. In particular, several educators who were unable to attend due to school being in session in their districts hope to attend this one to learn and share. I’m quite excited to do this topic again, as [...]

You may recall my project with several other smart, talented ladies: Strong Women in Tech. If you have been wondering how that is progressing, I’ll tell you right now that it has been stalled in implementation by one major element: the school system.
It may be a signifier that I am a little “kumbaya” at heart, [...]