Social media relationships fail without a relationship connection. A large number of followers is only meaningful if those followers represent people you have come to know and respect.
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Influence Fades Without Relationships
Posted on Nov 03 , 2009 in Communication & Linkedin & Reputation & Social Media
Why David Letterman Will Never Apologize
Posted on Jun 12 , 2009 in Communication & Crisis Management & Reputation & Spin This!
David Letterman’s crass joke about Sarah Palin’s teenage daughter is really no different from when Don Imus called a group of women essentially whores. You call my teenage daughter promiscuous as a joke, and all politics aside, I’m going to loose it. Before you start commenting already, set aside your political views for a moment [...]
Just Trust Me, It’s What You Want
Posted on Jun 09 , 2008 in Persuasion & Reputation
Ever have someone tell you to just trust them.¬† Just trust me, I know what I’m talking about. My internal crap detector goes off anytime someone says “just trust me.” What does it take to generate trust?¬† Can you just expect people to believe everything you say, or does it take much more? I’m far [...]