As I thought about my resolutions for the new year, the garden variety goals came to mind: exercise more, eat better, spend...
My New Year’s Resolutions: Five things I resolve not to do in 2009
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Arik’s Social Media Blog
Arik’s social media blog has been in publication for more 12 years and recognized by industry outlets like PRWeb and PRWeek as one of today’s leading industry blogs. With 1,500+ posts, his content is frequently syndicated on popular sites like PR Daily, Social Media Today, Business Insider and Ragan.com.
How are you cultivating your leadership skills?
It occurred to me the other day--at most companies (with one notable exception) I've worked with over the years, managers...
We need online medicine–NOW!
OK, I'll admit, I have a vested interest in this topic as an employee of Fairview Health Services and as someone who needs...
Why you need to hire Curious George
I'm here to tell you that you need to hire Curious George.No, not the actual monkey. But people like Curious George....
Why your organization’s intranet should act, feel and function like your Web site
Quick question: Does your company's intranet act, feel and function like your external Web site?Unless you work for Best...
Why engage in social media?
Two recent examples of why it pays to engage in social media--even on a personal level:* My post earlier this week, "Are...
Are you really engaging your “fan base”?
I graduated from Winona State University in 1996. It's not a big school, but I really enjoyed my time there. I played golf...
Five ways to start fixing the health care industry
I must start this post by telling you I am a Fairview employee and these remarks and comments in no way reflect the...
No one cares about your web site refresh (hey, did I mention I just launched a new web site?!?!)
Today I'm officially unveiling a new logo, brand and web site to the world. It was time--after 12 years, I needed a...
Making the case for the anti-engagement social media strategy
Pretty much since social media was invented (Al Gore invented social media, right?), one of the primary strategies for...
