Posts Tagged ‘communication’

Social Media Strategy is a Myth, Like Mermaids

I’m probably not the guy you’re expecting to say that social media strategy is a myth.  But alas, I’m THAT guy. There’s a huge misconception about the term ‘social media strategy.’  Social media is a tool.  Saying you have a ‘social media strategy’ is like saying you have a ‘shovel strategy’ or a ‘hammer strategy.’  ...Read more.

Bittersweet Memories of Live on the Day of Their Breakup

In 1990 I was 22 and hired as the National Promotion Director for Radioactive/MCA Records.  We had just signed a band called Public Affection.  Soon after a name change to ‘Live,‘ the release of a single called “Pain Lies on The Riverside,” and the video making an impact at Mtv (yes, kids, Mtv actually had ...Read more.

Ignoring is an Irresponsible Communication Strategy

When did not communicating become an acceptable way to say ‘I’m not interested?” I first noticed this phenomenon a few years ago from friends applying for jobs.  Whether they applied through Craig’s list or through channels directed by the company it was the same process.  They submitted a resume, cover letter and whatever else was ...Read more.

How to Use Body Language to Influence Effectively

A UCLA study revealed that 93% of communication is non-verbal.  Counter-intuitively, we spend much more time focused on the words we say than the ways we say them or on what our bodies are saying. Don’t be fooled – actions speak louder than words every time. Outside of body language, the truth is revealed in ...Read more.