Tag Archive: podcamp

Engagement, Authenticity, Influence: I’m Calling Shenanigans

Oh, how we love our buzzwords, eh? My head is spinning lately, and unfortunately it’s not with great stuff. It’s with frustration, distrust, and apathy. Those are heavy words, I know – but I’m feeling them. How I do love these social media. I really do. Connections I’ve made on Twitter, Facebook, through my blog…

The Land of the Free

I had a little talk with Scarborough Dude last night. It’s sort of a biannual thing, my little talks with the Dude. It usually revolves around a Podcamp, some coffee or a beer. It always makes me want to write. He’s a wise man. Last night’s talk took place in a loud, boisterous room filled…

Am I Breaking Up with Social Media?

It’s not you…it’s me. In 2007, I was introduced to social media at Podcamp Toronto. I happened upon a group of amazing people, many of whom I’m happy to call good friends today. What they were doing that weekend was remarkable. They were figuring out new ways to communicate, collaborate, do business, and build communities….