Ditto, trying everything is alright, but as long as it works for you (and/or your client). It’s also important to ask: a.) is it sustainable, and b.) can we make the commitment. Too often folks gravitate to a media medium, because it’s shiny, new and all the cool kids are doing it. It’s about intentional, and realistic, implementation.

Per usual, I am neurotic about realistic implementation when consulting others about social media and general communication strategies. BUT, a complete work in progress personally. “Cynical recommendations” are typically avoided. Even though I may not enjoy some form of application or communication, doesn’t mean that it isn’t perfect for someone else. It always comes back to perspective, audience and objective.

P.S. no Facebook, amazing!

One of my friends has the following statement on his Twitter profile: “Trying really hard to be the bird, not the ornithologist.”

It can be tempting as a communications professional — or as the hyper-articulate, expressive people we were before we had such titles — to let the media guide us, versus the other way around.

I think it’s ok to try everything. But what’s more important is to be honest with yourself about which tools, apps, etc. you actually ENJOY using, or that bring some value to your life. The rest you owe it to yourself to ditch. (You also owe it to your clients, unless you enjoy making cynical recommendations.)

This is one of the many reasons why I don’t have a Facebook account

You are working at the edges of a lot of this stuff, and your experiences, reflections, and wisdom is very important to share. The currency of human relationship is really evolving here. Its possible to know a gazillion people online, but how does this impact our truest sense of community and our deeper desires for authentic connections and real relationships. I would love for you to say more about why you chose to do this now in this way, and your observations of what has changed for you since making this shift.