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How to Use Google and LinkedIn for Kick-Butt Prospecting

Have you ever found someone on LinkedIn via search or as the connection of one of your contacts, but you had no way of contacting them? Perhaps you haven't worked with them before or they're not in your network. Well, here's a cool little trick for finding their email address. This way, you can send them an invitation to connect OR simply shoot them an email.

Social Media and Bring Your Own Device in Germany

I had the opportunity to be the closing keynote speaker at Alcatel-Lucent's Dynamic Tour event in Dusseldorf, Germany last week. I discussed social media and how generational technology trends (Boomers, Gen Xs, Gen Ys and Gen Zs) are impacting the workplace in terms of devices and collaboration. It was an awesome adventure chalked full of great lessons. I'd love to share them with you!

Brain Surgery to Debut on Twitter and Pinterest

Tomorrow, Neurosurgeon Dr. Dong Kim of Memorial Hermann will live tweet brain surgery. Not only will the savvy staff at Memorial Hermann tweet throughout the procedure and answer questions, but they'll also post pictures on the fastest growing social network, Pinterest!

Social Media vs. Reality: Why Authentic is the Way to Go

Many professionals and business owners have a completely mistaken viewpoint on the purpose of social media. To be truly successful on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Youtube, you have to be authentic—not perfect.