Today we are announcing the launch of defiant: Practical Tips for Thriving in Tough Times This 90-page eBook that was made possible because of the power of social media. The entire project was conceived, created and implemented using the power of social media. The key tools used were LinkedIn Answers, blog, Facebook, Twitter and of… Continue reading
Date Archives → August 2009
The 12 Elements of the Social Media Mindset
Photo Courtesy: LukePDQ on Flickr The “social” in social media is what sets social media apart from other kinds of media. To succeed with social media, you begin with cultivating a social media mindset. Here are 12 elements that you can focus on to build the right mindset for participating and succeeding with social media…. Continue reading
7 Kinds of Relationship to Social Media
My new column on ActiveGarage was published yesterday. Everyone does not view social media with the same lens. Different people have different stands about social media. For some people it’s a nuisance and for others it’s their life. I have grouped the kinds of relationships people have to social media in seven categories. You may… Continue reading
Think, Write, Retire: An interview with Dr. Mani
My good friend Sunil Kanderi introduced me to Dr. Mani earlier this year. I am so glad I met Dr. Mani. I have been fascinated with his work and how much he is GIVING to this world. Today is the release of Dr. Mani’s book – “Think, Write, Retire.” Being an Infopreneur, Dr. Mani has… Continue reading
Mini Saga #33 – Moving On
Photo Courtesy: Jessica Flavin at Flickr You think you have moved on. You are confident about that. Have you really? Enjoy the story: Moving On Stephanie’s business partner had betrayed her five years ago. Stephanie was strong and had moved on. For years, Stephanie would proudly tell her close friends about the incident and how… Continue reading
Lessons from 9 Viral Videos and 3 Second Acts
You would have seen one or more of these viral videos – some of these took off like wildfire on YouTube. There is no ONE reason why videos become viral but there are a few observations we can make about the characteristics of these videos. A typical viral video will have some combination of these… Continue reading
Mini Saga #32 – Fired!
Photo Courtesy: BillyPalooza at Flickr Enjoy the story: Fired! John was shocked when he learned that he was fired. He had always worked hard and met his goals. After recovering from the initial shock, he looked at people that were not fired. The reason was clear to him now: He was fired simply because he… Continue reading
Are you creating the right kind of buzz?
My new column was published at Lateral Action this week. It is titled “Are you creating the right kind of buzz?” The social media phenomenon has lowered the barrier to creating buzz. There are so many tools (most of them are free) out there to today that can help you with that. If you are… Continue reading
Mini Saga #31 – Job Search
Photo Courtesy: Khalil Shah at Flickr Enjoy the story: Job Search Nine months of futile “job hunt” had devastated Rick. There was simply too much of competition everywhere. Rick invested in himself throughout these nine months. Finally, Rick got a job. It was not Rick who had “found” it. He had grown and become someone… Continue reading
9 Lessons for Entrepreneurs from the Entertainment World
This is a Friday special from ActiveGarage You can watch movies for entertainment. Some movies provide NOT only entertainment but also pack some valuable lessons for your life, business or both. I have collected 9 lessons for entrepreneurs from the movie world You can read them here: ActiveGarage: 9 Lessons for Entrepreneurs from the Entertainment… Continue reading