Comments on: The Heart of the Twitter Matter http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/ Hidden Internet Tips For Sales And Business Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:45:27 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Michael Benidt http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-22139 Michael Benidt Fri, 22 May 2009 14:50:32 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/#comment-22139 Thanks Craig and Rebecca, Appreciate both of you taking the time to comment. Since we wrote this article a while back there are even more people hawking "How to Use Twitter to Sell" classes. Fading into the backgroud, it would seem, is the idea that Twitter and other social networks might actually be about real networking - not just pitching and hawking stuff. Thanks Craig and Rebecca,

Appreciate both of you taking the time to comment. Since we wrote this article a while back there are even more people hawking “How to Use Twitter to Sell” classes. Fading into the backgroud, it would seem, is the idea that Twitter and other social networks might actually be about real networking – not just pitching and hawking stuff.

]]> By: Rebecca http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-22095 Rebecca Thu, 21 May 2009 22:00:40 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/#comment-22095 Now that Twitter is solidly established as the newest incarnation of the water cooler, it's clear that being an authentically contributing member is the most effective way to use it for business. It's also clear that, as with the old physical world water cooler, it's possible to waste a lot of time there -- beating your chest, as you say. Thanks for the good advice. Now that Twitter is solidly established as the newest incarnation of the water cooler, it’s clear that being an authentically contributing member is the most effective way to use it for business. It’s also clear that, as with the old physical world water cooler, it’s possible to waste a lot of time there — beating your chest, as you say.
Thanks for the good advice.

]]> By: CraigMaas http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-14833 CraigMaas Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:47:32 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/#comment-14833 It does seem like the right small talk can go a long way towards forging a stronger relationship with your customers. It does seem like the right small talk can go a long way towards forging a stronger relationship with your customers.

]]> By: Michael Benidt http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-14618 Michael Benidt Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:57:04 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/#comment-14618 Thanks Terri, Sarah and Stephanie, There might just be something to this Twitter thing - especially if we can recruit more and more folks like you all. Ben Zander, the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra said this in a Fast Company article some years ago now: "So I invented a new game, called "I Am a Contribution," or "the Contribution Game." It's easy: You wake up in the morning, convince yourself for a few minutes that you are a contribution, and you go out and contribute. Then you go to bed and do it again the next day. What I've discovered since I started the Contribution Game is that people have an endless amount of energy for it. Sure, goals can be energizing -- when you win. But a vision is more powerful than a goal. A vision is enlivening, it's spirit-giving, it's the guiding force behind all great human endeavors. Vision is about shared energy, a sense of awe, a sense of possibility. That's what fuels the Contribution Game -- and that's what's behind all great performances." Thanks Terri, Sarah and Stephanie,

There might just be something to this Twitter thing – especially if we can recruit more and more folks like you all.

Ben Zander, the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra said this in a Fast Company article some years ago now:

“So I invented a new game, called “I Am a Contribution,” or “the Contribution Game.” It’s easy: You wake up in the morning, convince yourself for a few minutes that you are a contribution, and you go out and contribute. Then you go to bed and do it again the next day. What I’ve discovered since I started the Contribution Game is that people have an endless amount of energy for it. Sure, goals can be energizing — when you win. But a vision is more powerful than a goal. A vision is enlivening, it’s spirit-giving, it’s the guiding force behind all great human endeavors. Vision is about shared energy, a sense of awe, a sense of possibility. That’s what fuels the Contribution Game — and that’s what’s behind all great performances.”

]]> By: Stephanie http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-14616 Stephanie Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:30:42 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/#comment-14616 Way to go, Terri! This is my first time on twitter - thanks for the "twitvitation". Happy New Year! Way to go, Terri! This is my first time on twitter – thanks for the “twitvitation”.

Happy New Year!

]]> By: Sarah Michel http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-14615 Sarah Michel Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:18:13 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/#comment-14615 Thanks guys for the nice kudos! People who are twittering useful, helpful tips, adive or information are getting followed. Looks for ways to bring value to your network thru Twitter and you will drive traffic to your website and bank account. Stop twittering about what you ate last night or worse...shameless self promotion. Always think, "How can I demonstrate my value to others today?" Thanks guys for the nice kudos! People who are twittering useful, helpful tips, adive or information are getting followed. Looks for ways to bring value to your network thru Twitter and you will drive traffic to your website and bank account. Stop twittering about what you ate last night or worse…shameless self promotion. Always think, “How can I demonstrate my value to others today?”

]]> By: Terri Norvell http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-14613 Terri Norvell Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:31:09 +0000 http://goldencompass.com/blog/the-heart-of-the-twitter-matter/#comment-14613 Michael, Thank you for your sage advice and assistance! You've helped me humanize this tech process and validate that it doesn't need to be intimidating. I was also fortunate to have AJ (my 14 yr old) assist me in setting up my iPhone to receive twit or is that tweet messages! My expectations are now more realistic - it's going to be an ongoing experience...which I plan to enjoy while assisting others! Both Debra and Sarah are excellent connecting resources. Thanks! Michael,
Thank you for your sage advice and assistance! You’ve helped me humanize this tech process and validate that it doesn’t need to be intimidating. I was also fortunate to have AJ (my 14 yr old) assist me in setting up my iPhone to receive twit or is that tweet messages! My expectations are now more realistic – it’s going to be an ongoing experience…which I plan to enjoy while assisting others! Both Debra and Sarah are excellent connecting resources. Thanks!

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