Molly Cantrell-Kraig
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Honored to be mentioned in this post, Doug. Social media is an organic, expanding entity that knits itself from the ether. The people within respective networks are nodes and the relationships they forge are the synapses that facilitate information and spur growth. Neat stuff. Thanks, Doug! :)
Wow thanks Doug! I am honored to have been so noted. Thanks so much for including my work. It's humbling to share space with the other writers/bloggers. I hope you have a wonderful 2013! :)
Margie, you are something else. Thank you so much for the inclusion ~ it means a lot. As I read through your list, I was impressed again and again my the people I saw, not only because of their expertise in the category into which they had been placed, but because of those I knew, each is slogging in the trenches, day in and day out, living their mission. They are walking their talk...how inspiring. I'll echo @AngelaMaiers : you are the sort of catalyst that belongs on lists on this nature. Thanks so much for taking the time to craft it! :)
Brian Solis wrote a post about this, too (which I RT'd), only to have some guy zap back the digital equivalent of "Is so ~ yuh-HUH!" (my younger brother's favorite retort). There are SO many people I know whose digital footprint is small potatoes and yet they wield enormous influence in the brick and mortar world.
Online influence is a different beast. It's real but expresses and manifests itself differently. One of the anchors of both online and offline influence is that measurable outcomes occur as a result of the intervention of the influencer. This outcome is predicated on trust.
When you talk about things you don't know about, you look like an idiot and thus, by extension, someone not to be trusted.
Martina is absolutely correct when she says that accolades and praise must be met with grace. When we start believing our own hype, we begin the slippery slope that leads to a fall.
Good stuff, Margie! :D
First of all, humbled and honored to have been included within this post. Second of all, I would like to echo what LisaPetrilli had to say about each of us honoring our own voices as a means to elevate the Whole. One of my favorite quotes that I share often with the community at @Women With Drive Foundation: "You don't have to be anti-man to be pro-woman." - Jane Galvin Lewis.
As for why more women aren't represented in the C suite, I'll chalk that up to the time lag that happens as a result of any paradigm shift that exists in society. Consistent focus on the benefits of remaining faithful to one's core will affect change (at least that's what keeps me going). Excellence, transparency and effort yield results.
I think that from now on, instead of signing off each day from The Twitter with a link to a poem, I will henceforth say, "I do not envy you the headache you will have when you awake. But for now, rest well and dream of large women."
BruceSallanDaddybyDefault BTW, I sang The Christmas Song from Nat King Cole's album along with a cabbie in Washington DC, right around Federal Triangle one December in 2007. It was fun! :D
At our house, we keep the Charlie Brown Christmas album on a loop! :) Great list - I learned about a couple new ones. :) Merry Christmas!
Hi @writingrenee! Saw ur comment on @MargieClayman's post. Two folks who don't follow each other but should? @PencilsOfPromis & @pencilscom #intro
Holy wow! Many thanks for the inclusion, Margie. I would also add @greatergoodis, based in Eagle, ID. This nonprofit has as is motto 'invest in the street;' their initiative is to re-invest 10% of assets currently on Wall Street into our streets (http://www.centerforthegreatergood.com/).
Again, it is an honor to be included in this list. My best, M.
Agree totally with this post. It frustrates me to some extent that "authenticity" has been used into the ground, because it describes Connie to a "T." Authenticity is when your values, your efforts and your personality align. That's Connie.
She is the real deal and walks her talk. I am pleased to have met her acquaintance.
What an amazing list! I, too, would consider myself lucky to have met many of these folks in person and consider them friends, mentors and teachers.
I would add @ShannonDowney to the list. Her perspective on business and green/sustainable endeavors puts her at the fore of women who make a difference.
+Debba Haupert is also a wonderful suggestion. The work she does through Girlfriendology reaches many and is a consistent source of inspiration and information.
Thanks so much for the heads up, @margieclayman (and @dougricesmbiz, you are very kind. Thank you). :)
This is brilliant! I loved Data for all the reasons you listed, but also because he allowed us to see ourselves from the third person perspective. I'm using a ST:TNG episode in a blogpost this week, but it focuses on Picard. What a great series. Thanks so much for your post! Best, M.
Fascinating. More than a little depressing. That being said, "a word to the wise is sufficient." Perhaps understanding this propensity can give leaders the tools to counteract the occasions when they may be in a "late in the day" situation by default.
This is going to sound like a completely crazy analogy, but when I am fatigued or distracted, I ALWAYS think of the legendary Michael Jordan and "The Flu Game." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997_NBA_Finals
Talk about a clutch player. It brings me to center. It makes me think about what I'm doing; what's at stake and who I can help by focusing. Your blog post adds to that, BTW. Now that I know that others can be hurt by my lack of attention to details because it's possible that I'm just sick and tired of deciding, I'll dig a little deeper and hang in there.
Thanks, Coach. :)
Addiction is such a harsh term. I prefer 'overriding, insistent, consuming preference.' ;)
The overriding factor that's missing among all the 12 Most offenders is lack of awareness and common courtesy. Wouldn't it be neat if all airlines could print a helpful list for infrequent flyers on their boarding pass envelopes. The seasoned travelers could ignore it, but for those who would benefit from seeing it, the list would help make the travel experience a lot more efficient and less stressful!
deleted_91832_Sean McGinnis LisaPetrilli Awww... you guys! You should see this grin. :)
I loved #7 because I've seen it in action. I know I've referred to this previously, but I'll never forget the Give Back Session for SOBCon10. A group of about 8 people were gathered around a table, energetically brainstorming for the best ideas to help the four nonprofits selected for the day's events. While most of us were practically vibrating with ideas, gesticulating like cheerleaders, you were quietly observing. At a crucial moment, you put forth your summation and introduced a few concepts that incorporated the voices of those around the table.
Bam. No fuss, just results.
I was so impressed, Lisa ( LisaPetrilli ). Still waters do indeed run deep. You are proof positive that leaders don't have to be (and aren't necessarily) extroverts.
I think that what we divulge attracts what we seek, even if only on a subliminal level. Periodically, I'll review followers/following counts and see if the cross section is in line with what I've identified as my goals.
We become what we surround ourselves with. Therefore, if I'm sending out a frequency/message that may not align with what I've said I want, I need to do some internal work. Why don't they "match"? What is it I truly wish to achieve?
The beauty of social media is that it's a stream of evolution and the people I interact with via the various platforms help me to develop (and I hope that I am able to positively affect others as well). Some stay with me; some move on.
I would agree with your friend that people bring their autobiography with them to conversations. It's only logical that they are a sum total of their experiences, and the means by which they communicate is also a clue as to how they got there and where they're going.
Thanks for taking the time to jot down this post. Best, M.