Comments on: I’m not too proud to teach Social Media 101!

By: Brian Hamlett

Brian Hamlett — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:56:43 +0000

BAM! Love it! This is so true and my own clients who look to me to become the “veteran” are still waiting for me to help formulate a Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, another tool, another tool, another tool, “101″!

Is it somewhat boring for those being viewed as “social media experts”? Sure! Is it necessary? Absolutely.

I’ve read article after article from social media proponents barking about how more CEO’s, COO’s, Cheerios, and other “corporate drones” should “get involved in the conversation” on social media. But like you point out, if they do not even know how to use the simplest of these tools… how can they get engaged? And… if they can’t… who’s going to show them how?

I commend you for stepping up and tackling this issue. I myself am working to include this in workshops that I deliver to clients, but I’m no expert (or will not claim to be by any means) so I look to those veterans such as yourself to learn the “best practices” or at least the “bare minimum practices!”

Thanks for stepping up!

By: David Spinks

David Spinks — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:10:07 +0000

Even if you do understand how social media can help business, it does not mean you’re necessarily a good teacher. Being a good teacher means relating to the issues that your students are facing. You have to understand the other point of view.

I can say with great confidence, that you know what you’re talking about and you are a great teacher, Keith.

I’m working on the teacher part.

@DavidSpinks
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By: ChrisCavs

ChrisCavs — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:05:18 +0000

It’s funny Keith, this was pretty much what I wanted to talk to you about last week. We should still talk. It’s a great idea and something that people can use. I’ve seen many people talk about the need to be educated on using these social media tools, and SM veterans can be helpful, if only they’d break out of the echo chamber. Good for you for taking the first step. I’d like to be a part of this somehow too.
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By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:00:26 +0000

I think you’ve hit the nail right on the head Keith. Many people know what they want to do, but they don’t know how to start off. Whilst others, I also others are under the impression that it’s more complicated than it really is, and that is what puts them off trying it out.
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By: John Meyer

John Meyer — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:11:44 +0000

Great idea Keith. This is what Scott and I tried to do here in South Dakota as well. I completely agree that you must educate before they can truly see the value.

Let me know how your lunch and learns go. Good luck!