Comments on: That’s Right I Tweet… And You Should Too! http://hrthinktank.net/social-media/thats-right-i-tweet-and-you-should-too/ Pointed Deliberations on Talent, HR, and Getting Things Done Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:08:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: alstin communications » Why You Should Be on Twitter http://hrthinktank.net/social-media/thats-right-i-tweet-and-you-should-too/comment-page-1/#comment-253 alstin communications » Why You Should Be on Twitter Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:22:55 +0000 http://hrthinktank.net/?p=479#comment-253 [...] has made Twitter a major tool for establishing and maintaining relationships in this post: That’s Right I Tweet…And You Should Too! You will relate and I also hope you will feel inspired to do the same – and be sure to follow us [...] [...] has made Twitter a major tool for establishing and maintaining relationships in this post: That’s Right I Tweet…And You Should Too! You will relate and I also hope you will feel inspired to do the same – and be sure to follow us [...]

]]> By: Be Careful, Thomas Jefferson Isn’t Signing Your Paycheck http://hrthinktank.net/social-media/thats-right-i-tweet-and-you-should-too/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Be Careful, Thomas Jefferson Isn’t Signing Your Paycheck Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:26:26 +0000 http://hrthinktank.net/?p=479#comment-251 [...] Don’t believe me?  Check out this article on Network World.  As social media continues to explode, companies are becoming more and more keen on keeping their finger on the pulse… listening to [...] [...] Don’t believe me?  Check out this article on Network World.  As social media continues to explode, companies are becoming more and more keen on keeping their finger on the pulse… listening to [...]

]]> By: Jason Davis http://hrthinktank.net/social-media/thats-right-i-tweet-and-you-should-too/comment-page-1/#comment-180 Jason Davis Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:47:09 +0000 http://hrthinktank.net/?p=479#comment-180 Marsha, totally agree. I was 'late' as compared to some of you, but I love where it fits in the social media 'spectrum': short - microblogging - 140 character limited thoughts and communication - I'm learning a lot and building community at the same time! Thanks for stopping in and for the compliment. Marsha, totally agree. I was ‘late’ as compared to some of you, but I love where it fits in the social media ‘spectrum’: short – microblogging – 140 character limited thoughts and communication – I’m learning a lot and building community at the same time! Thanks for stopping in and for the compliment.

]]> By: Marsha Keeffer http://hrthinktank.net/social-media/thats-right-i-tweet-and-you-should-too/comment-page-1/#comment-174 Marsha Keeffer Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:42:15 +0000 http://hrthinktank.net/?p=479#comment-174 I'm an early Twitter adopter - it plays well with other social media and is an important place to be. Also, short communication is practical. Thanks for sharing your thoughts - really like your blog! I’m an early Twitter adopter – it plays well with other social media and is an important place to be. Also, short communication is practical. Thanks for sharing your thoughts – really like your blog!

]]> By: Jason Davis http://hrthinktank.net/social-media/thats-right-i-tweet-and-you-should-too/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Jason Davis Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:38:03 +0000 http://hrthinktank.net/?p=479#comment-164 @Paul - I agree - the connections I have been able to develop in a short time has been worthwhile for me as well. Not everyone will 'get' Twitter or the power of the tool - just as not everyone will jump into social media in general. Rich is probably right in his comment. Thanks for commenting, I really like your blog as well. @Elizabeth - Great feedback on the impact to your company after introducing Twitter. I would love to hear more about that! I'll have to check out the Dove post. @Rich - Totally agree with your post - it's a great way to connect with people you otherwise wouldn't have met, and then continue to build those relationships in a virtual way. @Erin - No trouble there my friend - personally I like to keep my mix about 80% professional, 20% personal. I think people like to see the real, authentic you, so trying to maintain a tight professional persona that doesn't reflect reality isn't an approach that I would recommend. On the 'following' front - you have the power to follow who you would like - so keep it professional, weave in some personal contacts, or follow all celebrities and comedians if you would like. Choice is yours. Twitter also provides you the ability to list your contacts, so that you can quickly reference content from certain groups of the people you follow. And yes, I have already locked up the @sysev account, just in case! ;-) @Paul – I agree – the connections I have been able to develop in a short time has been worthwhile for me as well. Not everyone will ‘get’ Twitter or the power of the tool – just as not everyone will jump into social media in general. Rich is probably right in his comment. Thanks for commenting, I really like your blog as well.

@Elizabeth – Great feedback on the impact to your company after introducing Twitter. I would love to hear more about that! I’ll have to check out the Dove post.

@Rich – Totally agree with your post – it’s a great way to connect with people you otherwise wouldn’t have met, and then continue to build those relationships in a virtual way.

@Erin – No trouble there my friend – personally I like to keep my mix about 80% professional, 20% personal. I think people like to see the real, authentic you, so trying to maintain a tight professional persona that doesn’t reflect reality isn’t an approach that I would recommend. On the ‘following’ front – you have the power to follow who you would like – so keep it professional, weave in some personal contacts, or follow all celebrities and comedians if you would like. Choice is yours. Twitter also provides you the ability to list your contacts, so that you can quickly reference content from certain groups of the people you follow. And yes, I have already locked up the @sysev account, just in case! ;-)

]]> By: Erin Sullivan http://hrthinktank.net/social-media/thats-right-i-tweet-and-you-should-too/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Erin Sullivan Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:10:21 +0000 http://hrthinktank.net/?p=479#comment-160 Great Post J - I'm a Twitter novice...have you had much trouble distinguishing between Professional and Personal Tweets? Great Post J – I’m a Twitter novice…have you had much trouble distinguishing between Professional and Personal Tweets?

]]> By: Rich DeMatteo http://hrthinktank.net/social-media/thats-right-i-tweet-and-you-should-too/comment-page-1/#comment-156 Rich DeMatteo Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:01:41 +0000 http://hrthinktank.net/?p=479#comment-156 Hey J - I think many people that use Twitter the right way, feel the same way that you do. Once you find the right circle, it's easy to continue building up the solid online presence that is needed to continue building connections. I really didn't know anyone on Twitter when I first started. Things were slow for a couple months, then rapidly I begin building up followers, but more importantly, connections. It's a wonderful tool, and I'm glad that not everyone is on it. I only want those who add value to me. Not everyone will get enjoyment out of this tool, and that's ok. Id rather it just be the people that bring value to my career and I. Hey J – I think many people that use Twitter the right way, feel the same way that you do. Once you find the right circle, it’s easy to continue building up the solid online presence that is needed to continue building connections.

I really didn’t know anyone on Twitter when I first started. Things were slow for a couple months, then rapidly I begin building up followers, but more importantly, connections.

It’s a wonderful tool, and I’m glad that not everyone is on it. I only want those who add value to me. Not everyone will get enjoyment out of this tool, and that’s ok. Id rather it just be the people that bring value to my career and I.

]]> By: Elizabeth Farmer http://hrthinktank.net/social-media/thats-right-i-tweet-and-you-should-too/comment-page-1/#comment-147 Elizabeth Farmer Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:33:43 +0000 http://hrthinktank.net/?p=479#comment-147 Jason - This is a GREAT post. I live and breathe this concept every day - personally and professionally. I manage my company's Twitter account and we've seen such a drastic change in the way people respond to us & include us ... and essentially we're doing exactly what Chris Brogan (and you) said - building the relationship before the sale. A lot of my friends give me a hard time about Twitter too, but I just try to remember that they don't understand what WE understand. Twitter is a very powerful tool and resource for all things business and personal. I've made so many connections, built so many relationships, and seen how it changes the business world. Just yesterday I wrote a post about my "Dove tragedy" and how Dove responded to ME via Twitter. Social media is just amazing really. :) Anyways, I'm rambling --> Thank you for a great post! -Elizabeth Jason –

This is a GREAT post. I live and breathe this concept every day – personally and professionally. I manage my company’s Twitter account and we’ve seen such a drastic change in the way people respond to us & include us … and essentially we’re doing exactly what Chris Brogan (and you) said – building the relationship before the sale.

A lot of my friends give me a hard time about Twitter too, but I just try to remember that they don’t understand what WE understand. Twitter is a very powerful tool and resource for all things business and personal. I’ve made so many connections, built so many relationships, and seen how it changes the business world. Just yesterday I wrote a post about my “Dove tragedy” and how Dove responded to ME via Twitter. Social media is just amazing really. :)

Anyways, I’m rambling –> Thank you for a great post!

-Elizabeth

]]> By: Paul Smith http://hrthinktank.net/social-media/thats-right-i-tweet-and-you-should-too/comment-page-1/#comment-146 Paul Smith Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:12:23 +0000 http://hrthinktank.net/?p=479#comment-146 Jason, We are practically in the same boat, statistically speaking, in regards to Twitter. I have been on since October and have found it to be very worthwhile. I have created better relationships with HR folks; more in that time than the entire time I have been in HR. This to me has been success. I'm surprised how much effort it takes to convince people being on Twitter is not a waste of time. I wish the response, "I don't want to know when people go the bathroom" was illegal. So if I can't convince I just think, more power to me. Like you I think, when a new opportunity arises (say for an HR Director), a Twitter connection is going to think first, who do I know on Twitter, and think of me. I'm new to your blog. I'm glad I discovered it. I'm looking forward to reading more. Jason,
We are practically in the same boat, statistically speaking, in regards to Twitter. I have been on since October and have found it to be very worthwhile. I have created better relationships with HR folks; more in that time than the entire time I have been in HR. This to me has been success.

I’m surprised how much effort it takes to convince people being on Twitter is not a waste of time. I wish the response, “I don’t want to know when people go the bathroom” was illegal. So if I can’t convince I just think, more power to me.

Like you I think, when a new opportunity arises (say for an HR Director), a Twitter connection is going to think first, who do I know on Twitter, and think of me.

I’m new to your blog. I’m glad I discovered it. I’m looking forward to reading more.

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