Learning from a Leader
I told a new client just last week that my silly, personal posts often generate the most comments. And today I had that experience, once again. My little vacation from technology over the weekend generated a little conversation that’s been quite fun for me. And it welcomed a new resource into my world, Dawn Foster, who writes over at the FastWonder Blog.
I’d heard of Dawn from one of my clients, who mentioned she does online community consulting, and used to work for Jive Software, source of one of the major platforms for online communities.
Well, she happened to stop by my post this morning and comment on it. And (as is human nature, and why I tell my clients not to be afraid of posting little personal posts once in awhile) I had to go check out her blog.
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What a resource. Her post last week on Maintaining A Successful Corporate Community is a fantastic example of what a great blog is about. Real information, eminently readable, and truthful advice. In a blog about topics that are fascinating to me. I’ve not yet met Dawn, but as soon as I’ve finished this post, I’m going to email her to invite her to lunch. I suspect we might have a lot in common. I know I’ll learn from her. I hope we’ll each have time to make lunch happen.
Regardless, I’m subscribed.
Janet, I’ve had the same experience myself. The silly, personal posts that you think are throwaways are the ones that seem to resonate the most with readers. By the way, http://annhandley.com is great with those.
And if it helps, http://aiderss.com can rank your posts based on comments, tags, and diggs. It helps me to set the right tone/subjects.
Great point, Warren. I need to go back often to AideRSS. Thank you for the reminder. I’ll blog about it soon.
Hope you’re well.
Great points, as always. “Learning From A Leader” is what I have in mind in reading your posts. It fits right in with my recommendation for personal commitment, as the essential ingredient to a successful strategy for a “Tech Savvy” Sales Organization.
Janet - thanks for another good post.
I’ve seen Dawn speak at a number of events about the value of social media and community but the post/comment/post example you provided is a perfect example of the virtuous circle that this new media can provide.
Hi Gary, thank you. Personal commitment is extremely important, as is a willingness to find mentors wherever you go. Appreciate your perspective.
Hey, Sam! We still need to get together. And you’re right, the post/comment/post/lunch example happens all over the world, as a result of these online conversations. It’s funny what will prompt people to action. Thanks for stopping by!