11 Brilliant Reads in 2011

December 22, 2011

Books are not dead. If anything, they are more alive than ever now that we can read whenever and wherever on our smartphones, tablets and laptops. I started a vlog series this year featuring reviews of fiction and non-fiction reads inspiring me or aiding my temporary escapes from reality. I am never more happy than [...]

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Being a conscientious online community tourist

December 13, 2011

Just over a week ago my husband and I took a whirlwind vacation to Istanbul with a stop in Rome on the journey to our final destination. Of course, you know me, the typical Type-A personality, I like having a plan and a process. This does not mean I cannot be spontaneous. Other than a [...]

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Reflect Creativity

December 7, 2011

It may be hard to believe, but I am not, by nature, a social person. I enjoy public speaking (after A LOT of practice) and have no problem navigating a board room or Twitter chat, but a cocktail party gives me hives. This morning, as my daughter, the social butterfly, flitted from kid to kid [...]

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Online Community Management for Dummies: A Review

November 29, 2011

Now let me be clear, I have never been a huge fan of the ‘For Dummies’ books. Don’t get me wrong, I have cracked a couple of those books in the days when I was attempting to learn how to code. I have, however, read the recent, Online Community Management for Dummies book by the [...]

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Learn to Question with Boldness

November 8, 2011

“Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear.” – Thomas Jefferson As I dig out from the depths of my post-Blog World Expo LA Inbox, I feel myself bubbling over with renewed energy and drive. [...]

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