Independent Thinking Blog
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What’s Trending on Twitter?
In case anyone still thinks Twitter is all about what we ate for lunch, a look at Twitter's top trending topics in 2009 should put that to rest for good. The Iran election was the top trending news topic, with swine flu, Gaza, Iran, and Tehran rounding out the top...
What is Instant?
Two people recently have wanted to connect via Instant Messenger. The problem: I don't use IM. I find it disruptive. It's like a conversation that demands to be had, right now. But what is instant? My friend Jeremy Meyers points out that Twitter isn't, because when we...
An Ode to Writing Rules
I've been on a rulemaking binge lately, and I'm loving it. And you just might be surprised how a few little rules can simplify your business life. I'm talking about Outlook Rules. While lots of people have Inbox Zero goals, that doesn't work for me. But having 150...
1 Simple Tip to Launch Your Business into 2010
We're getting to that time of year when holiday cards start rolling in. And every year I notice the same thing: lots of cards, very little personalization. Sometimes it's a generic "Seasons Greetings" e-mail blind copied to who knows how many people (no effort);...
Are You an Entrepreneur or a Business Owner?
My latest IABC Independent Thinking business column is out, and the focus is on how we see ourselves and the shifting terminologies that we use to define ourselves and our businesses and the way we want our clients, customers and prospects to think of us. There were...