Having owned my own business since 1982 I have seen a myriad of change in the way people do business with people. Well, not really how people do business, but how they interact with each other. The computer, email, voicemail, social media and now the ubiquitous nature of wireless and the "always on" consumer have drastically change our discourse.
Personally I think this is for the better. While it still takes a village to get anything done, our village is now digital and we can reach out and reach anyone and everyone we want through the grid. Right now I am working on a video about the two co-founders of the PodCamp movement. Chris Penn and Chris Brogan got together around technology a number of years ago and decided it would be both fun and important to bring the new world of social media to the New England area. PodCamp Boston was launched in September of 2006, over 300 of us joined together to share thoughts, ideas, technology and gear during this two day event. Since then over 14 new PodCamps have been produced all over the world. It is obvious there is a need and a desire to communicate with people around the globe. While this may take you away from a comfort zone, if you remember things like Ed Sullivan and the Beatles, it will broaden and deepen your world and your work if you embrace it.
Open your mind and share your thoughts. It really is ok, maybe someone will hear you and you can begin to create a dialog. Really that is what it is all about--communication and the sharing of good ideas.
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Wow! If we're the new Beatles, I want to be John. : ) Great post, Larry.
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