In working with senior leaders I typically find an outright aversion to social networking. I hear people say "I would never want the people I work with as Facebook friends," "That is just a time waster," and "Our organization blocks it so it must be bad." When used properly, however, social networking can be a huge asset. There are lots of posts on how to use it, what to use, etc. I recently gave my personal Facebook page up to just be a way to update friends and family on my son's progress. Riveting to some, but not necessarily something that everyone wants to read. I warned everyone before I did it and directed those "work" connections to my Strategic Serendipity Facebook "Page" and my Linked In account. This works really well for me. I'm currently experimenting with Google Plus so feel free to "circle?" me on that if you wish. Here are the general guidelines I use when posting. Rule #1 - Don't post ...
Life and leadership are not about which path you take, they are about the choices you make when the roads diverge. The are not achieved in a one-day or one-month. They are compiled through a lifetime of education, experience, and reflection.