Comments for TerryStarbucker.com http://www.terrystarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:40:57 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Why SOBCon Matters to Me (and Why It Should Matter to You) by The Story Behind the Story….of SOBCon | Liz Strauss at Successful Blog http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/03/16/why-sobcon-matters-to-me-and-why-it-should-matter-to-you/comment-page-1/#comment-3642 The Story Behind the Story….of SOBCon | Liz Strauss at Successful Blog Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:40:57 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/03/16/why-sobcon-matters-to-me-and-why-it-should-matter-to-you/#comment-3642 [...] If you are not, and perhaps need a bit more information, or convincing, or both –check out the links I shared up above, and read as many of the recaps as you can. Or, just read Liz’s recap of SOBCon09, or my thoughts on why SOBCon matters to me. [...] [...] If you are not, and perhaps need a bit more information, or convincing, or both –check out the links I shared up above, and read as many of the recaps as you can. Or, just read Liz’s recap of SOBCon09, or my thoughts on why SOBCon matters to me. [...]

]]> Comment on My 10 Favorite Leadership Lessons by 10 grandes lecciones de liderazgo | Fundación Universitas http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2009/07/05/my-10-favorite-leadership-lessons/comment-page-1/#comment-3633 10 grandes lecciones de liderazgo | Fundación Universitas Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:58:23 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/?p=900#comment-3633 [...] y traducido de My 10 favorite leadership lessons, por Terry [...] [...] y traducido de My 10 favorite leadership lessons, por Terry [...]

]]> Comment on A View of Social Media From the Inside: The Cat Hasn’t Meowed Just Yet by Starbucker http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/11/17/a-view-of-social-media-from-the-inside-the-cat-hasnt-meowed-just-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-3629 Starbucker Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:43:56 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/?p=584#comment-3629 Hi Techgirl - thanks for your comment; and no worries about its length. :-) To your question, no, my thoughts have not changed. I still don't think the cat has meowed yet, from the standpoint of whether or not social media can be a universal game-changer for businesses. I still think, "it depends". I still think the business itself needs to be the primary focus. I think caution is still a good strategy - if regular good 'ol word of mouth is working well, and that's a good "network" for you, perhaps adding Social Media could enhance it, but who knows, maybe the folks that you are attracting are not particularly fond of SM, and might actually have the kind of reaction you had to Jimboy's Tacos. This CAN be overdone. But, if you take your time, observe and learn, put your toe in the water, observe and learn again, then put your whole foot, etc, etc, you can find out that right middle ground that keeps you out of the parasite category, but well into the "beneficial to my business or profession" category. Good luck, and thanks again for stopping by! All the best, Terry Hi Techgirl – thanks for your comment; and no worries about its length. :-)
To your question, no, my thoughts have not changed. I still don’t think the cat has meowed yet, from the standpoint of whether or not social media can be a universal game-changer for businesses. I still think, “it depends”. I still think the business itself needs to be the primary focus. I think caution is still a good strategy – if regular good ‘ol word of mouth is working well, and that’s a good “network” for you, perhaps adding Social Media could enhance it, but who knows, maybe the folks that you are attracting are not particularly fond of SM, and might actually have the kind of reaction you had to Jimboy’s Tacos.

This CAN be overdone. But, if you take your time, observe and learn, put your toe in the water, observe and learn again, then put your whole foot, etc, etc, you can find out that right middle ground that keeps you out of the parasite category, but well into the “beneficial to my business or profession” category.

Good luck, and thanks again for stopping by!

All the best,
Terry

]]> Comment on A View of Social Media From the Inside: The Cat Hasn’t Meowed Just Yet by Techgirl http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/11/17/a-view-of-social-media-from-the-inside-the-cat-hasnt-meowed-just-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-3627 Techgirl Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:16:50 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/?p=584#comment-3627 I realize this post is a year old, almost to the day, but I'd love to hear if any of your thoughts have changed or if you have comments based on the explosion that seems to have taken place just in the last year. In our own company we began to explore the SM arena about a year ago and there were definitely some of us who were skeptical and really wanting to proceed with caution. I believe we do have a great product and we get tons of business from customer referrals as a testament to that. On the other hand, as a consumer, I find myself getting annoyed when I see businesses with twitter and facebook pages. For example, I went to Jimboy's Tacos (a chain in my area, not sure if they exist outside of California) and at the drive-thru there was a sticker that said "Follow us on twitter". And I thought, "why the heck would I want to follow Jimboy's Tacos on Twitter!" While I was waiting for my order I had a quick sec to check my iPhone for any Facebook updates I might have received since the last time I had checked about three minutes before. ;) Is it the idea not so much that people will actually follow these things (Jimboy's just sold another combo meal!) but just the opportunity to get into the collective unconscious of the consumer through this kind of constant exposure? Sorry this is so long but I also use FB to spread the word to people about my yoga classes. I hope that doesn't make me a parasite! I am connected to my master teacher who is world renowned in our area of yoga. I was shocked to see that he has over 1000 friends on his page. He has emphasized the importance of using the technology and not letting the technology use you. I realize this post is a year old, almost to the day, but I’d love to hear if any of your thoughts have changed or if you have comments based on the explosion that seems to have taken place just in the last year. In our own company we began to explore the SM arena about a year ago and there were definitely some of us who were skeptical and really wanting to proceed with caution. I believe we do have a great product and we get tons of business from customer referrals as a testament to that.

On the other hand, as a consumer, I find myself getting annoyed when I see businesses with twitter and facebook pages. For example, I went to Jimboy’s Tacos (a chain in my area, not sure if they exist outside of California) and at the drive-thru there was a sticker that said “Follow us on twitter”. And I thought, “why the heck would I want to follow Jimboy’s Tacos on Twitter!” While I was waiting for my order I had a quick sec to check my iPhone for any Facebook updates I might have received since the last time I had checked about three minutes before. ;)

Is it the idea not so much that people will actually follow these things (Jimboy’s just sold another combo meal!) but just the opportunity to get into the collective unconscious of the consumer through this kind of constant exposure?

Sorry this is so long but I also use FB to spread the word to people about my yoga classes. I hope that doesn’t make me a parasite! I am connected to my master teacher who is world renowned in our area of yoga. I was shocked to see that he has over 1000 friends on his page. He has emphasized the importance of using the technology and not letting the technology use you.

]]> Comment on 10 Leadership Battles – And How To Win Every One of Them by Starbucker http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2009/11/01/10-leadership-battles-and-how-to-win-every-one-of-them/comment-page-1/#comment-3626 Starbucker Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:41:04 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/?p=1310#comment-3626 Hi Gary, thanks for your comment, and kind words. Happy to connect with you! See you again soon, and all the best. Terry Hi Gary, thanks for your comment, and kind words. Happy to connect with you! See you again soon, and all the best.
Terry

]]> Comment on 10 Leadership Battles – And How To Win Every One of Them by Gary Weber http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2009/11/01/10-leadership-battles-and-how-to-win-every-one-of-them/comment-page-1/#comment-3625 Gary Weber Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:14:33 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/?p=1310#comment-3625 Outstanding list. Short, to the point, and so important to be reminded of! Glad it was shared by a co-worker. Outstanding list. Short, to the point, and so important to be reminded of! Glad it was shared by a co-worker.

]]> Comment on Chicken Tikka Masala and the Power of the Individual by Chris Garrett Reveals His Secrets of Success - and More|TerryStarbucker.com http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/05/12/chicken-tikka-masala-and-the-power-of-the-individual/comment-page-1/#comment-3621 Chris Garrett Reveals His Secrets of Success - and More|TerryStarbucker.com Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:27:20 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2008/05/12/chicken-tikka-masala-and-the-power-of-the-individual/#comment-3621 [...] love of a good curry, and I’ll always fondly remember our chat about Chicken Tikka Masala (which resulted in a blog post). The interesting take away we both had from that discussion was how something that is now a staple [...] [...] love of a good curry, and I’ll always fondly remember our chat about Chicken Tikka Masala (which resulted in a blog post). The interesting take away we both had from that discussion was how something that is now a staple [...]

]]> Comment on Wanna Be a Success? Turn Over a Few More Rocks by Work Happy Now! » Blog Archive » Hard Fun and Beautiful – Ripped Web Edition http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2009/11/08/wanna-be-a-success-turn-over-a-few-more-rocks/comment-page-1/#comment-3610 Work Happy Now! » Blog Archive » Hard Fun and Beautiful – Ripped Web Edition Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:04:02 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/?p=1333#comment-3610 [...] Terry Starbucker has been one of my favorite bloggers these past few months. I always find some little nugget of wisdom to take with me. One of his latest posts really made me want to dig a little deeper in my own working life. It was called Wanna Be a Success? Turn Over a Few More Rocks. [...] [...] Terry Starbucker has been one of my favorite bloggers these past few months. I always find some little nugget of wisdom to take with me. One of his latest posts really made me want to dig a little deeper in my own working life. It was called Wanna Be a Success? Turn Over a Few More Rocks. [...]

]]> Comment on Slaying the Posting Dragon, or How I Deal With Writer’s Block by Starbucker http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2007/05/24/slaying-the-posting-dragon-or-how-i-deal-with-writers-block/comment-page-1/#comment-3609 Starbucker Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:22:35 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/?p=363#comment-3609 Hi - thanks for your comment; I practice yoga myself, and lately I have been able to generate many good ideas on the mat. Your point about "holding onto" the ideas is also very relevant to me these days as well (if I don't write it down right away I'm liable to forget it, unless it is really something simple, like a headline). As to your last point, as someone used to tell me often, "patience is a virtue". Indeed it is, especially when it comes to good writing! Thanks again and all the best! Hi – thanks for your comment; I practice yoga myself, and lately I have been able to generate many good ideas on the mat. Your point about “holding onto” the ideas is also very relevant to me these days as well (if I don’t write it down right away I’m liable to forget it, unless it is really something simple, like a headline). As to your last point, as someone used to tell me often, “patience is a virtue”. Indeed it is, especially when it comes to good writing!

Thanks again and all the best!

]]> Comment on Slaying the Posting Dragon, or How I Deal With Writer’s Block by Techgirl http://www.terrystarbucker.com/2007/05/24/slaying-the-posting-dragon-or-how-i-deal-with-writers-block/comment-page-1/#comment-3608 Techgirl Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:33:51 +0000 http://www.terrystarbucker.com/?p=363#comment-3608 I get my best ideas when I'm doing something physical, especially yoga, like Cynthia mentioned. But then holding onto the thought until I actually have time to sit down and write is very difficult and it never seems to come back with the same intensity and enthusiasm that it had when the idea originated. I guess that is where the work begins, in actually developing an idea. It reminds me of my son actually. A child is born and it is extremely exciting and then the reality sets in and you realize the amount of patience and nurturing it is going to take to really help this child grow to all that he can be. I suppose writing ideas require the same nurturing and patience. I get my best ideas when I’m doing something physical, especially yoga, like Cynthia mentioned. But then holding onto the thought until I actually have time to sit down and write is very difficult and it never seems to come back with the same intensity and enthusiasm that it had when the idea originated. I guess that is where the work begins, in actually developing an idea. It reminds me of my son actually. A child is born and it is extremely exciting and then the reality sets in and you realize the amount of patience and nurturing it is going to take to really help this child grow to all that he can be. I suppose writing ideas require the same nurturing and patience.

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