Chris Brogan, co-author of Trust Agents and one of few “true” social media gurus, recently spoke to New Media Atlanta. He shared the following video online for our viewing pleasure:
Some of the things I find most significant in this talk are:
- The large screen showing people’s Twitter thoughts during his speech demonstrates how much he values listening to other’s opinions even during his Keynote.
- Many people “think” they’re listening, but how many bother to reach out and engage the conversations online?
- I love the concept of the social phone is ringing and his challenge “Will you answer it?”
I just finished reading his book, Trust Agents, and I think it’s vital reading for everyone interested in influencing people, whether it is as a business person, church, church leader or Joe the Plumber with an opinion.
Take a look and tell me what you think.
Sarah Bennett is an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Texas. She is an avid evangelist of social media and honest, authentic conversations of the spiritual journey. Gregg and I have been married 24 yrs with "narry a ripple in the sea of matrimony." We have a daughter, Megan (22) and a son, Gregg (20). I am an Episcopal priest exploring the theological and ecclesiological implications of social networks. Read more from this author
I’m still resisting twitter so may not be the best commenter here…
*reciprocity. many miss that aspect of social networking. and there are so many aspects of the simple comment which is part of the reciprocity/ gives even more feeling of everyone talking, no one listening
*put a face on your business
*I have always been going after the “right people” not the numbers
*grow the people, teach the people how to use it
*interesting focus on the giving aspect
*OK…falling asleep…got to the Q&A…will have to come back to this later to finish
So glad you watched him; Twitter is one of those things you have to experience to “get.” One day, if you’re interested, I’ll get you set up in a way that you can have the best potential to get a good perspective. The key is using the right apps, following the right people, etc… The very fact that so many large businesses are utilizing it so thoroughly tells me its an avenue that can’t be easily dismissed.