29 July 2010

Social Media and the New Culture of Sharing

This morning as I was running, I listened to Episode 99 [iTunes link] of the Catalyst Podcast. It was an interview that Brad Lomenick did with Charlene Li, author of the new book, Open Leadership.

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27 July 2010

The Most Important Part of Your Story

There comes a point in every story when you are ready to quit. It could be a relationship, a project, or your job. Regardless, you’ve had enough, and you are ready to “throw in the towel.”

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25 July 2010

Using Keyboard Shortcuts to Boost Your Productivity

I am not a big fan of computer mice. Every time I have to take my hand off the keyboard, it costs me a few seconds. This may not sound like much, but it adds up over the course of a day.

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22 July 2010

What Is BP Doing Right?

You don’t have to go far to hear someone criticize BP for the catastrophic impact of their oil spoil. The news media have chronicled every misstep. Psychologists, environmentalists, and social media experts have all weighed in on what BP should have done or should be doing.

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20 July 2010

What to Do If Your Blog Is Dropped from Google Search

About three weeks ago, my blog was dropped from Google’s search index. It had a significant negative impact on my site’s traffic and on my Google PageRank. I thought it might be helpful to document what I have learned so far in case this ever happens to you.

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