Comments on: Twitter as a Leadership Tool

By: My Favorite Apps | NadoMike's Blog

My Favorite Apps | NadoMike's Blog — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:29:32 +0000

[...] Love Twitter. Such a great tool for sharing inspiration and links. Good for a laugh to too as well. If you’re not following a few people just for fun, you should start. You should also check out @MichaelHyatt‘s article on Twitter as a Leadership Tool. [...]

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:56:00 +0000

They is to follow people you can about. This is why I started by getting my family on Twitter, then my colleagues.

By: Fr. Charles Erlandson

Fr. Charles Erlandson — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:25:00 +0000

Maybe someone can explain this in more detail. I use Twitter occasionally, but it still seems more like a constant stream of noise that doesn’t offer much of value.

By: Lara Schiffbauer

Lara Schiffbauer — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:09:00 +0000

This post was extremely helpful. I just started a Twitter account and have been trying to figure out what to say. I have been feeling stage fright everytime I tweet. Thinking of tweets as sharing what captures my attention in this moment and is an extension of the message I am trying to share with the world took some mystery out of it, and makes it more manageable. Thank you so much!

By: Nathan W. Bingham

Nathan W. Bingham — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:06:00 +0000

Good insights Michael. I especially like how you’re actively sharing the benefits of Twitter to those who still don’t “get it”. Funny enough, I think there are a lot of people using Twitter who still don’t “get it”. :-)

Now for an odd question: is it “Twittering” or is it “tweeting”?

Reading or hearing someone say “Twittering” is like hearing nails down a chalkboard to me. Am I being overly sensitive, or do people tweet on Twitter?

By: W. Mark Thompson

W. Mark Thompson — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Yes. I believe twitter can be a great leadership tool. Also think it can be distracting. It’s a matter of intention. The tagline of your blog says it all. “Intentional Leadership”

If we’re not intentional about it, it’s just a big time suck. But people ARE looking for role models and leadership. Twitter is an effective tool when used with intention. No doubt. Thanks for the post!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:37:00 +0000

great post… i call it stepping up to the plate.. at a certain time when people feel they are ready, Twitter allows anyone to take on a position of leadership. There is a great saying that to lead the orchestra you have to turn your back on the crowd… So.. become visibile, become credible and then yes.. start assuming the role of a leader…

Twitter allow you to do all that… so go on demonstrate your knowledge, your epxertise, show up on a regular basis and in time you will become known as the go to person.. there are 2 ways to catch butterflies in your garden…. go out with a huge net or grow really nice flowers and become a very attractive person…. Twitter allows you to do all of that…

Mark Shaw

By: John Gallagher

John Gallagher — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:48:00 +0000

Mike, I do think it is a leadership tool. Personally, I try to use it to share. Share blog posts like this one, interesting articles, etc. BTW, I shared this post with top leaders in my organization who have just signed up to tweet.

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:03:00 +0000

You are welcome, Susan.

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:01:00 +0000

That totally depends on who I am talking to. For a person in leadership, I would say, “Tweet in order to leverage your influence.”

By: Robert W

Robert W — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:29:00 +0000

Michael – thank you for this post. Just discovered it yesterday.

If you had to answer the question, “Why tweet?” in a concise package… let’s say 140 characters or less… what would you say? :)

Enjoy your blog immensely! God bless.

By: Susan Bailey

Susan Bailey — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:37:00 +0000

Twitter has many uses but it takes imagination to find them. I find that Twitter forces you to write good headlines, ones anyone can understand, punchy enough to make you click on that link, and short enough to fit within the confines of 140 characters! A tall order, but a great way to build on that skill in real time.

I also have recently figured out that Twitter is a great way to get down a few thoughts in rapid succession (in 3 or 4 tweets) when I don’t have to time to blog. Both of my blogs have Twitter embedded in them so anyone can read them. It keeps the blog looking active until I can find the time to post again. Often I will put links in back to my sites and publicize them on Facebook as well.

Michael, your tweets coupled with the ease of reading Twitter on my iTouch vs on the computer opened up Twitter for me. Thanks!

By: Jackie Anderson

Jackie Anderson — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:34:00 +0000

I have a few tweets on my phone that I have left there just to remind myself. My personal easy access “quote holder” that inspires me.

By: Jon Dale

Jon Dale — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0000

Scott, you’re absolutely right. It’s a conversation tool.

By: Dan Brennan

Dan Brennan — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:50:00 +0000

You’ve just re-energized my approach to twitter, Michael.

By: Scott Haywood

Scott Haywood — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:22:00 +0000

I also think that leaders need to use twitter as a listening tool. It can be both an amplifier and a great set of head phones.

By: Christian SingleMom

Christian SingleMom — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:14:00 +0000

I created this account to minister. I am a leader. I joined Twitter because my favorite local morning DJ’s said they were going to try it a while back. I stayed because I tried to help a new business get off the ground. As I followed smart professional people I saw how they were utilizing it. I saw news organizations utilizing Twitter. I see authors and speakers building plat forms. Blogger has nothing on this impromptu medium and yet of course blogs are still big. As I stayed and listened I began to see a need. Rolled up my sleeves a couple of months ago and got to work.

By: Giselle Aguiar

Giselle Aguiar — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:06:00 +0000

Absolutely! I use it to evangelize and promote my novel!

By: Cambridge Wealth

Cambridge Wealth — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:04:00 +0000

Absolutely!

By: Christykennard

Christykennard — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:53:00 +0000

Up until a few weeks ago I would have agreed with your friend. I am a new “twitterer” so my influence is nominal. I will say that the influence of other leaders has been impressive to me on twitter. It is a great way to connect and be inspired with people you would never meet. Much different than facebook!