Amplified Blog http://www.amplifyyourworld.com/blog en dsmay@mac.com Copyright 2009 2009-01-27T18:33:01-06:00 Why we do what we do, and how we can do it better http://www.amplifyyourworld.com/blog/commentswhy_we_do_what_we_do_and_how_we_can_do_it_better The above is a quick, but awesome, speech given Tony Robbins in 2006.  In the vid, Tony discusses the “invisible forces” that motivate everyone’s actions—and high-fives Al Gore in the front row. The next time you are giving a presentation and are looking to discuss the truest motivating factors in your company, try giving this (and other TED videos) a look. I think you’ll be glad you did.

]]> 2009-01-27T18:33:01-06:00 History of the Internet http://www.amplifyyourworld.com/blog/commentshistory_of_the_internet History of the Internet from PICOL on Vimeo. "History of the Internet briefly highlights the technical inventions throughout the Internet’s history, which have made “the series of tubes and wires” what it is today. The clean illustrations and voice-over illicit the tone of an retro science film colliding with a sterilized future. It is an interesting project and you can find more at blog.picol.org.“ [Via.]
History of the Internet from PICOL on Vimeo.

]]> 2009-01-13T16:57:00-06:00 Social Media Influencers Predictions 2009 http://www.amplifyyourworld.com/blog/commentssocial_media_influencers_predictions_2009_by_trendsspotting View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: social media)2009 is only going to pick up steam in the social media realm of things.  Check it out - I think you’ll be glad you did.
View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: social media)

]]> 2009-01-12T20:03:00-06:00 Better than zero http://www.amplifyyourworld.com/blog/commentsbetter_than_zero Here’s another great post from Gary Vaynerchuck.  Regardless of industry, building your business or organization takes two things above all: 1.) Patience 2.) Hard Work. Check it out.

]]> 2009-01-08T21:31:01-06:00 Turning negatives into positives http://www.amplifyyourworld.com/blog/commentsturning_negatives_into_positives As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of Gary Vaynerchuck and all that he represents.  After one of his sites was recently hacked by an adult content vendor, he set into motion an interesting chain of events that I think speaks volumes about the online social network movement as a whole. Check it out. I think you’ll be glad you did.

]]> 2009-01-08T15:52:00-06:00 Unconventional platforms for success http://www.amplifyyourworld.com/blog/commentsunconventional_platforms_for_success A great post on taking the road less taken to the top.  The great question asked, “Do you give a crap about your customer?” Check it out now. Via.

]]> 2008-12-17T02:14:00-06:00 A Conversation with SlideShare’s CEO http://www.amplifyyourworld.com/blog/commentstechknowledge_a_conversation_with_rashmi_sinha_cofounder_ceo_of_slideshare One of my favorite knowledge-sharing sites around is slideshare.  Slideshare’s Rashmi Sinha, Cofounder & CEO, was recently interviewed about slideshare’s traffic, origins and community. I think it’s a fascinating look at the global community as a whole, especially when you check out her own personal favorite. Turns out it is a deck called “Shift Happens.” Oh, and if you want to check out my slideshare presentations to-date, you can find them here. Via.

]]> 2008-12-09T02:04:00-06:00 The 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint http://www.amplifyyourworld.com/blog/commentsthe_10_20_30_rule_of_powerpoint A constant battle I’m always waging is over the use of PowerPoint presentations. Not about if they should be used, but over how they are abused used.  A classic post that quickly became a Golden Rule in corporate design and presentation-building is one that Guy Kawasaki nailed on the head.  The only problem: so many of the heads that were nailed also turned deaf ears. That’s why today so many of us still fight the good fight, day in and day out, on how not to make your audience’s eyes bleed. Guy says that all Powerpoint presentations should subscribe to these tried and true rules: “A PowerPoint presentation should have ten slides, last no more than twenty minutes, and contain no font smaller than thirty points.” I can’t agree enough.  Via. The 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPointA constant battle I’m always waging is over the use of PowerPoint presentations. Not about if they should be used, but over how they are abused used.  A classic post that quickly became a Golden Rule in corporate design and presentation-building is one that Guy Kawasaki nailed on the head.  The only problem: so many of the heads that were nailed also turned deaf ears. That’s why today so many of us still fight the good fight, day in and day out, on how not to make your audience’s eyes bleed.

]]> 2008-12-05T20:34:00-06:00 Do you have P.H.C.C.? http://www.amplifyyourworld.com/blog/commentsdo_you_have_phcc This is a great recap video of all the things that drive Gary Vaynerchuk and what he thinks will be important to people that are looking to build businesses and brands in 2008 and beyond. Via.

]]> 2008-12-05T18:46:00-06:00 Starting a Business In Ten Easy Steps… http://www.amplifyyourworld.com/blog/commentsstarting_a_business_in_ten_easy_steps_is_a_big_fat_lie_but_totally_worth_it ...Is a Big, Fat Lie, But Totally Worth ItView SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: entrepreneur 2.0)Last Spring, I was asked to speak to a class at the C-Street School, a part of Drury University‘s Business Program. They asked me to speak to the students that night about what it’s like to start a small business, and this is the outline I used during part of my presentation.  Hope you enjoy. ...Is a Big, Fat Lie, But Totally Worth It
View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: entrepreneur 2.0)

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