I wasn't able to go this year, but hope to go next year.
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Beyond Analytics: How Do You Measure Effective Readership?
Measuring True Content Engagement I received this question this afternoon from an association site I belong to. Below is the answer I responded with on the association site, but I want to make sure anyone can add additional thoughts to this topic, which is why I am also posting it here (similar to the lemonade stand analogy below). How would you have answered the question? Unique visitors benchmark data We are playing with a design...
Is The Social Media Revolution A Fad?
The 22-Minute Meeting
Rethinking Productivity in Corporate Gatherings Scott sent this to me a few days ago, and I finally got a chance to watch it tonight. I did enjoy it and am guilty of taking my laptop and phone everywhere I go because most meetings aren't productive, so I disagree with those two rules. Nicole Steinbeck says: "Meetings can be a huge productivity & time suck. So what if you took out all the stupid, wasteful stuff...
The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Daniel Pink's RSA Animate on the Science of Motivation Autonomy The desire to direct our own lives and work Mastery The urge to get better at what matters to us Purpose The yearning to serve something larger than ourselves Understanding Intrinsic Motivation About Daniel Pink Daniel H. Pink is the author of several bestselling books about business, work, creativity, and behavior, including "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us," which is the basis for...
You’re A Great Friend But If The Zombies Chase Us, I’m Tripping You!
How Management Style Creates Workplace Zombies I attended a coaching workshop on Friday, and I especially liked a portion of the workshop that talked about outcomes of various management styles. When we started white boarding, we brainstormed the outcome of what happens when a manager tells, advises, and directs. Now, after reviewing the outcomes above, can you guess which response Jeremy came up with? If you guessed zombies, you're a winner. I really said it...