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4 months ago
in It’s the little things that matter on Christopher S. Penn's Awaken Your Superhero
Chris:
I really appreciated this particular post. It's a wonderful reminder that I hope I can live up to with my business too. Thanks.
Best always,
- Peter
I really appreciated this particular post. It's a wonderful reminder that I hope I can live up to with my business too. Thanks.
Best always,
- Peter
8 months ago
in Scholarship Search eBook on WCVB Boston 5 on Christopher S. Penn's Awaken Your Superhero
Chris:
Really nice coverage and excellent sound bites.
The last time I was interviewed on TV, the reporter had hairy knuckles but she was nice. You faired a bit better.
Best always,
- Peter
Really nice coverage and excellent sound bites.
The last time I was interviewed on TV, the reporter had hairy knuckles but she was nice. You faired a bit better.
Best always,
- Peter
8 months ago
in The Ever Watchful Eye of Google on Christopher S. Penn's Awaken Your Superhero
Christopher:
Your comments are spot on in accuracy but disappointing too. While we should always be mindful of shooting our mouths off personally or hitting send key too early at ANY time ('thinking before we speak') we still need to be able to have open debate and discussion.
If we become too beholden to or stand in fear of Google tracking our responses or comments, then the on-line community will collapse, dissolve and become meaningless.
I have no doubt there are horror stories that may have incited this post because of people saying something online only to have it come bite them in the ass in a job interview or even an interpersonal situation. And we are in a period of transition (all of us) as to how social media is going to be accepted, used and judged (and how our personal brands will also be accepted, used and judged); its unclear still how this will shake out.
But for the continued success of social media, we can certainly be thoughtful but we must not be censored or silenced by fear of reprisal. Otherwise, social media just becomes another electronic time waster.
A great post, thank you very much for opening the discussion.
Best always,
- Peter
Your comments are spot on in accuracy but disappointing too. While we should always be mindful of shooting our mouths off personally or hitting send key too early at ANY time ('thinking before we speak') we still need to be able to have open debate and discussion.
If we become too beholden to or stand in fear of Google tracking our responses or comments, then the on-line community will collapse, dissolve and become meaningless.
I have no doubt there are horror stories that may have incited this post because of people saying something online only to have it come bite them in the ass in a job interview or even an interpersonal situation. And we are in a period of transition (all of us) as to how social media is going to be accepted, used and judged (and how our personal brands will also be accepted, used and judged); its unclear still how this will shake out.
But for the continued success of social media, we can certainly be thoughtful but we must not be censored or silenced by fear of reprisal. Otherwise, social media just becomes another electronic time waster.
A great post, thank you very much for opening the discussion.
Best always,
- Peter
1 year ago
in The Revocation of PodCamp Rule Four on Christopher S. Penn's Awaken Your Superhero
Having attended and seen first hand the effort that went into the 2007 event, I was disappointed on your behalf because of the no shows.
The fee idea is a good one and it needs to have some teeth while not casting out those who live on tighter budgets.
Most folks can usually part with between $25-$50. It equals a night out drinking or eating for most everybody. Its also enough so that folks won't just dismiss the investment in a Podcamp Fee by not showing up. $5 or $10 is ultimately chump change and I don't think it will have the results you're targeting.
While I understand that each city is allowed to set their standard for their fee (as well as whether or not to actually charge) I think it might be best for the brand (Podcamp) to establish a minimum fee if someone is going to charge.
Thanks again for all your efforts.
Best always,
Peter
The fee idea is a good one and it needs to have some teeth while not casting out those who live on tighter budgets.
Most folks can usually part with between $25-$50. It equals a night out drinking or eating for most everybody. Its also enough so that folks won't just dismiss the investment in a Podcamp Fee by not showing up. $5 or $10 is ultimately chump change and I don't think it will have the results you're targeting.
While I understand that each city is allowed to set their standard for their fee (as well as whether or not to actually charge) I think it might be best for the brand (Podcamp) to establish a minimum fee if someone is going to charge.
Thanks again for all your efforts.
Best always,
Peter
1 year ago
in This is the New Media Fishbowl on Christopher S. Penn's Awaken Your Superhero
Chris:
The outer ring, in my opinion, is one of the problems/challenges with Facebook. As an A type personality, I have no problem initiating conversations or introductions with people who I don't know but of whom I know a possible legitimate connection might exist.
That's how I approached Facebook. Sure I can "connect" with people I ALREADY have a connection to but what's the point? To make the connection "stronger"? I don't need Facebook for that. I want to meet new people with whom I don't have a connection...the outer circle if you will.
I understand that people don't want to be awash in strangers approaching them, but one of my sense's of these on line communities is to be open to professional introduction...despite some mediocre attempts by Facebook to try and do that, I don't think they do it very well.
But, that could just be me.
Best always,
- Peter
The outer ring, in my opinion, is one of the problems/challenges with Facebook. As an A type personality, I have no problem initiating conversations or introductions with people who I don't know but of whom I know a possible legitimate connection might exist.
That's how I approached Facebook. Sure I can "connect" with people I ALREADY have a connection to but what's the point? To make the connection "stronger"? I don't need Facebook for that. I want to meet new people with whom I don't have a connection...the outer circle if you will.
I understand that people don't want to be awash in strangers approaching them, but one of my sense's of these on line communities is to be open to professional introduction...despite some mediocre attempts by Facebook to try and do that, I don't think they do it very well.
But, that could just be me.
Best always,
- Peter
1 year ago
in A last thought before bed on Christopher S. Penn's Awaken Your Superhero
the uneducated and the unsure are the fastest to reject and dismiss...a "new" concept or idea erodes their so-called power base or their area of expertise.
they've forgotten over time that they built their reputations based on what was likely a new concept or a new way of thinking that THEY brought to the table.
it's like joining a private club...one is all gung ho about joining, thrilled about being accepted for membership and then vehement in his acceptance of new members...the ever evolving "I got mine" philosophy.
how quickly we forget.
they've forgotten over time that they built their reputations based on what was likely a new concept or a new way of thinking that THEY brought to the table.
it's like joining a private club...one is all gung ho about joining, thrilled about being accepted for membership and then vehement in his acceptance of new members...the ever evolving "I got mine" philosophy.
how quickly we forget.