Archive for SocialNetworking
We’ve all heard about being in the right place and the right time, right? Well, that’s a start. If you don’t take action when the opportunity arises, then nothing will happen. This is true in your personal life (a blog for another time) as well as professionally. And one thing is for sure, one of my “communications superpowers,” if you will, is recognizing and seizing an opportunity when I see it. Admittedly, not all have turned out perfectly, but that’s what makes it all so interesting…its trial and error.
I started this blog post two weeks ago, spurred by a Twitter post I read that said the person felt like a voyeur for following others and reading others’ posts more than posting themselves. It got me to thinking, just how many “social freeloaders” are there out there and what is their role in the online mix?
As a recent college graduate and new PR professional I have come to realize that the world of public relations surrounds me in my everyday life. There really is “no walking away from work” for me because no matter where I am, who I’m talking to or what I’m doing there is always a way of turning the current situation into a PR lesson.
What is it with networking that can create an emotion of anxiety and excitement? Anxiety for some because they aren’t sure what to say, what to do or, well, because they just don’t want to engage. Then there are those that thrive in the environment. I’ve witnessed all types and, frankly, have been all types.
