What is influence?
I talk a lot about influence. If you follow me on Twitter, you’ve probably seen me ranting. In the last couple of days a great way of understanding influence has presented itself to me....
Josh McCormack
To own nothing is to be truly wealthy
“To own nothing is to be truly wealthy.” -misread profundity One morning during one of the legs of my morning aerobic workout of getting to work in NYC I had finished the brisk walk...
Thoughts and Prayers – what does it mean and should you do it?
After a tragedy you’ll hear a lot of people saying “thoughts and prayers,” and increasingly, a lot of people saying “stop praying, do something!” Most of the people doing either of these things have...
Gun Control in The United States
This was originally written on June 15, 2016. I’ve edited it in an attempt to better express what’s being said. Sadly, gun violence, most noticeably on a mass scale, continues to happen in the...
Outrage over a $1,000 blouse
Why do Americans care so much about Ann Romney’s $1,000 blouse, or Hillary Clinton’s $14,500 jacket? At first you might think it’s the stirring of socialism in us all, but really, it’s just remembering...
Twitter chats as a template for all your behavior on Twitter
Twitter chats are a template for all your behavior on Twitter. The opposite is automation, bulk posting and a lot of scheduling. Build relationships, answer relevant questions and be personal. Don’t worry about the...
Altruism on Social Media
It’s tempting to use your helpful answers, suggestions, tips and guidance on social media as a way to herd people into your sales funnel. There’s so much more to gain by having discussions that...
Tell me what to do
The best way to earn the loyalty of potential customers, to earn their business, is to listen to them and help them however we’re able. That may not always be in a way that...
Exploring Pinterest for Business
I’ve been playing with Pinterest for a while. I’m having fun collecting interesting material on subjects that I am interested in. Fairly recently I opted to have my account treated as a business (no...
Non-Compete Clauses
If you’ve never experienced a non compete clause, and aren’t sure what they are, they’re a part of some contracts that limit your ability to work doing the same work for another employer or...
