No Social Media Experts – Only researchers

Who is a Social Media expert? One who has written books, or someone who has been making money using Social Media, or someone who consults small and large corporations on implementing social media strategies, or would it be some one who gives talks on Social Media. May be all of them, may be none of them.

In my opinion, I believe there are no experts. This is too young a field to claim expertise on, not yet in my view. But as I have seen it grow I understand that it has become an integral part of life, so important that many would relate the phenomenon to other basic needs like walking, thinking, talking, seeing and more.

There are of course countless books being written on social media, and the interesting fact is that every new book has its relevance and I still feel it is difficult to claim to be an expert in the field. And this is why…

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace

‘Love Thy Neighbor’ has been told umpteen times by people famous and less known. Neighbors are family that does not share a blood relation. Feuds between neighbors are also not a new thing and we have read stories and a few might have experienced also. I have been very fortunate in life to be surrounded by neighbors who have been there for me and my family at all times of support. Continue reading “He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace”

My comments on Adora Svitak’s post

I thought it was important that I write a response to a recent post of Adora Svitak’s post whats-with-countries-ending-in Tried posting in her blog, buts seems my comment was much larger than the post. Anyways here it is if it does not get posted there. Adora, I landed on your site as I wanted my daughter to view your blog, I had seen your talk … Continue reading My comments on Adora Svitak’s post

Social Media Relationships

Social Media Relationships will influence the relation building process across businesses with much vigor than it happens now. While the majority of the Social media space is being used by personal choice, the time is not far when people start using it for strategic business needs. Sales is an evident beneficiary for this, so will support, account management and all other CRM, PRM and other RM … Continue reading Social Media Relationships

Where do Bloggers get their ideas to blog?

People Blog for various reasons, Some blog to market their product and service,some do it to connect with readers, some do it increase page rank and many write to just communicate. I do write for business but today I am going to tell you a different form of writing, one that feeds your soul and heart. And how many bloggers find ideas for them to … Continue reading Where do Bloggers get their ideas to blog?

The Brute will tire, the human spirit won’t

“Murmuring I hear, not audible I say Each step I take the farther I am pushed” Life is so full of things that mean nothing and then when you find something to which you can attach a meaning it disappears. When it reappears you don’t recognize it, it’s irrelevant for your interests have changed and you have been chasing some new fulfillment. But that is … Continue reading The Brute will tire, the human spirit won’t