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rictownsend (@rictownsend on Twitter) was nominated for a Shorty Award
See on Scoop.it – orglearn Career Success rictownsend
See who voted for rictownsend in the 5th Annual Shorty Awards, the awards for the best of social media.
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Providing Inspiration to Your Employees
It is a truism that people want to believe in causes greater than themselves. That belief is central to the nature of purpose and its role in organizational intention, and even in the way we focus.
It is also true for leadership. Followers want to believe that their leader stands for something and, to an extent, might be better than anyone else at the job.
How Important is Your Avatar
Well lets be honest, most people remember the pic more than the name. So as I’ve said elsewhere your “image” should be the same across all social media platforms. I read the other day somewhere that it was also unwise to use a logo… the “guru” called those that did that “logo heads” and advised against the practice. The recommendation is that you use a professional pic of yourself.
See the pics / avatars below and then pick the one you like the best and worst.
Now there are some very nice avatars here however can I suggest you avoid group or couple photos, logos, animals, your lovely children and cartoons. Social means person to person so you are best to present yourself as an individual!.
Social Media and How to present yourself:
Make it a clear, friendly face shot and something you wouldn’t mind a potential employer or investor seeing! Don’t point, be holding a beer, be looking down at the camera or be looking smug or aloof !
Ric Townsend http://www.orglearn.org Social Media Consultant
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Facebook Hides Your Email Address Leaving Only @Facebook.com Visible. Undo This Poppycock Now
In an attempt to improve email address privacy, Facebook has screwed up big time in what seems like a self-serving attempt to increase usage of @facebook.com email addresses that direct to your Facebook Messages Inbox.
Now everyone's personal email addresses have been hidden from their profiles, regardless of previously selected privacy settings. Instead, your @facebook.com contact info is the only one visible to people with permission to see your email addresses.
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- Communication Excellence - 5 Quick Tips May 12, 2013Communication Tips• How clear is the meaning of your message? Do you adequately explain the thinking behind what you are saying. A good start is… "I want to discuss xyz because…. etc. Let your motive be known very early on.• How clear is your delivered message. Are the words you are using appropriate to the listener? Being clear to them requires simplic […]noreply@blogger.com (Richard Townsend)
- Breaking the Money and Motivation Link January 9, 2013Motivation ....one of the most important lessons you can learn! Richard Townsend - orglearn - Management tips, free blank resume form, fill in the blank resume sections online.What managers need to do & the issues to consider in the soft skills area of their role. Articles on behavior, motivation, selling, competence, teamwork, EQi & leadership. Blan […]noreply@blogger.com (Richard Townsend)
- Measuring, Motivation and Leadership January 5, 2013A great TED Talk by Chip Conley Measuring, Motivation and Leadership.... Maslow and much more! Richard Townsendnoreply@blogger.com (Richard Townsend)
- Motivation: Why has Business got it so Wrong November 25, 2012Intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation... or is that inspiration!?Excellent... take the time, its worth it!http://www.orglearn.orgnoreply@blogger.com (Richard Townsend)
- Service - Australia Post and Going That Bit Extra November 14, 2012Post Mistresses (or is it now post persons), Packages and Elderly MomentsI live in a smallish village called Montville which is in Queensland. Our post mistress Susan gives me the impression that she has an extreme dislike for those that don't always strictly follow procedures. I must say that I have (I think) always a had a pleasant relationship and de […]noreply@blogger.com (Richard Townsend)
- Why Businesses Fail - Sales October 30, 2012Poor sales performance is a major contributor to the demise of many. Obvious on the surface however, what’s the problem? Changes in the market place, technological advances, disruption of key relationships, over dependence on one customer or key product and poor sales planning are all major contributors to failure.Two critical planning issues are, quantity a […]noreply@blogger.com (Richard Townsend)
- How To Build Trust in Organizations with Peers Colleagues and Bosses September 27, 2012In your communications be specific and direct. Don’t avoid the “elephant in the room”, bring issues it to the fore early and often. If problems are occurring or others are not performing as you wish let them know with tact and in private. Use a calm and logical approach to your communication and avoid abruptness.Share credit with those that assisted in wins […]noreply@blogger.com (Richard Townsend)
- Sales and Marketing Are Different September 22, 2012Sales Sales is about face to face personal contact with new and existing customers to present the buying proposition. Sales implements strategies for overcoming resistance to your product or service and provides feedback to marketing and operations. Critical functions are networking and building long term relationships. Sales is primarily about closing the d […]noreply@blogger.com (Richard Townsend)
- Functional or Chronological Resume, Which is Best? September 22, 2012I recently read an article that advocated having a functional resume rather than the traditional chronological resume. The reasons given were particularly in relation to those that are "in a career transition", have employment gaps or suffer from "little experience". The points were well made and the arguments presented were, from my po […]noreply@blogger.com (Richard Townsend)
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