by Whitney | Jun 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
There are a few pieces of wisdom I carry around with me- some are quotes, sayings, principals or touchstones that always resonate with me. I thought I’d share a few of them with you. It will probably help you understand me better, and hopefully they’ll...
by Whitney | Jun 9, 2010 | education, new media, social media, Uncategorized
Early on in my web geek history, I used to hear the phrase “it’s just a platform” dispensed frequently, especially when someone would ask: “What’s this thing good for, anyway?” I was always frustrated by that kind of non-answer...
by Whitney | Jun 8, 2010 | business, community, economics, new media, social media, Uncategorized
Someone on Twitter was talking about how to celebrate a big Tweet number- 25,000 tweets. Some people have chosen to try to raise money for their momentous tweet, but what struck me was what might have been said in those 25,000 tweets. Does that equal a novel? A Book?...
by Whitney | May 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
I started talking to a friend the other day about this idea of “finding your voice”. To many, it sounds like a fortune cookie, and doesn’t seem to make very much sense at all, and to others, there’s an instant resonance. So to bridge this...
by Whitney | May 14, 2010 | Uncategorized
When we were out shopping recently, I found a copy of The Long Tail by Chris Anderson in the discount bin of audiobooks and picked it up. The Long Tail had a profound effect on my thinking when I first read it, and it seemed time to revisit this book again. So this...
by Whitney | May 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
I’ve been thinking about risk, and how we make the decision about the cost/benefit of our actions. Having gone to law school, I think and act like a lawyer in much of my life, and that can drive some people crazy. You think you’re asking a simple...
