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Celebrate Your Communities on Social Media

Do you celebrate your communities on social media? My communities include my business networking groups, Toastmasters clubs, faith community, and more. For this blog post, I’ll focus on my business networking groups. They include: Aging Well Leads Group, part of the West Metro Chamber of Commerce Alternative Business Networking Group DTC and RiNo chapters of the Denver Area B2B Networking Group Preferred Business Network Coast-to-Coast B2B chapter of the SHE Leads Group Simplify Your Social Media Meetup Group Why I Value Being Part of My Business Networking Groups The meetings are educational, positive, and supportive. I tend to leave feeling [...]

By |2023-12-08T07:33:52-07:00December 7th, 2023|0 Comments
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Utilize Social Media to Appreciate Volunteers in Your Organization

  Do you utilize social media to appreciate volunteers in your organization? Volunteers are the heart and soul of countless organizations. They make a huge daily impact in faith communities, service clubs, charitable organizations, and more. There are many ways to honor these dedicated individuals – from plaques to award dinners to simple notes of thanks. Consider using social media as one of the ways in which you appreciate volunteers in your organization. Get permission before you reference them or share their photos on social media.   Appreciate Volunteers on LinkedIn Write a LinkedIn recommendation for a volunteer in your [...]

By |2023-11-30T20:54:45-07:00November 30th, 2023|0 Comments
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Social Media and People Over 60

During a recent podcast interview, the host asked me to provide some perspectives on social media and people over 60. We discussed that many people in this age group find social media too complicated. Even when they’ve been shown the steps of how to do things on social media, they might have trouble remembering the steps. Or maybe they find the whole experience of being on social media pointless. I offered a number of suggestions for ways that people 60 and over can be safer on social media. We discussed the benefits of using these sites for someone in their [...]

By |2023-07-12T20:29:15-06:00July 12th, 2023|0 Comments
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Which Social Media Sites Are Best for Your Business?

Many of my business owner clients ask me which social media sites are best for them. There are many factors to take into consideration when answering this question. These factors can include the demographics of your clients, which sites they use, and which sites your competitors use. Another important factor is your level of comfort in using each major social media site.   Demographics of Your Clients The age range of your clients can be a major consideration. Over 20% of Facebook users are 55 and older, and this site is still popular with every age group except teenagers. Nearly [...]

By |2022-08-03T20:05:52-06:00August 3rd, 2022|0 Comments
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Celebrate Your Accomplishments on Social Media!

Do you celebrate your accomplishments on social media? You may feel that people will get annoyed and think of you as a braggart if you celebrate yourself. Instead, what I have experienced is that people will be happy for you and honor you for your accomplishments.   Joyce Graduates as a Member of the Leadership Jefferson County Class of 2022 In my June newsletter, my lead article was about my upcoming graduation as a member of the Leadership Jefferson County Class of 2022. This 10-month program was sponsored by the West Metro Chamber Foundation. It included a 1 ½-day retreat [...]

By |2022-06-16T22:33:14-06:00June 16th, 2022|0 Comments
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Do You Do Your Best to Protect Your Privacy on Facebook and LinkedIn?

Do you do your best to protect your privacy on Facebook and LinkedIn? Many of my clients are worried about privacy when it comes to social media. All of us should periodically review our privacy and related settings for each of our social media sites. Taking this action will not only help to address privacy concerns, it will improve your overall experience with these sites.   Facebook Find your settings by clicking on the arrow to the right of the bell icon in your menu bar. Click on “Settings and Privacy” and then click on “Privacy.” In the “General Account” [...]

By |2022-06-02T14:06:41-06:00June 2nd, 2022|0 Comments
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Social Media Tips from Business Owners

Even though I’m an experienced user of social media, I’m always looking for social media tips from business owners. During the small group discussion time at a meeting of one of my business networking groups, I got some terrific tips. It was interesting to see the variety of approaches these business owners take when it comes to using social media.   David Heckel David is an advanced planning consultant with The Natural Funeral, a holistic funeral home and cremation services provider. David’s tip: Post a video every week on LinkedIn. David creates a video every Monday called “Monday Mortality Minute.” [...]

By |2022-03-11T13:09:33-07:00March 11th, 2022|2 Comments
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Ways to Honor Others on Facebook and LinkedIn

Have you thought about ways to honor others on Facebook and LinkedIn? Celebrating Valentine’s Day this month has led me to reflect on this topic. Acknowledging others on these social sites is an important part of enhancing both business and personal relationships. Consider creating a system of reminders so you remember to take the time to honor others.   Use Facebook to Honor Others Meaningfully comment on a post shared by a business colleague or an organization you are part of. Click on the Reviews tab of a company’s Facebook business page and write a glowing review of their business. [...]

By |2022-02-16T21:41:08-07:00February 16th, 2022|0 Comments
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Using Social Media During the Holiday Season

Using social media during the holiday season can be complicated for some people. This stretch of time from Thanksgiving through New Year’s can be a challenging period. That’s why it may be better to limit the time you spend on social media during the holidays. In addition, you may choose to share social media posts that offer other perspectives on the holiday season.   Tips for Taking Breaks from Social Media Remind yourself that it’s OK to miss the news that constantly flows through social media sites. If something is really important, you will hear about it. Use other types [...]

By |2021-12-09T20:41:32-07:00December 9th, 2021|0 Comments
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Ways to Honor Others on Facebook and LinkedIn

Have you thought about ways to honor others on Facebook and LinkedIn? Acknowledging others on these social sites is an important part of enhancing both business and personal relationships. Consider creating a system of reminders so that you remember to take the time to honor others.   Use Facebook to Honor Others Share a meaningful comment on a post shared by a business colleague or an entity you are part of. Recently, I attended a ribbon cutting for a new member of the West Metro Chamber, my local chamber of commerce. When the chamber posted about this event on Facebook, [...]

By |2021-09-15T20:48:30-06:00September 15th, 2021|3 Comments
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