BR Lesson 4: Book Rapper’s Identity Crisis
Book Rapper has had four different identities. And I don’t just mean a logo in the corner. Each of these identities include registering, hosting and designing a website. And they include logo designs too. Four Versions The first ever issue went out under the banner of ‘The Idea Service‘. The second issue went out as […]
It’s Official: 20,000 downloads!
Book Rapper has reached a spectacular milestone – we’ve just passed 20,000 issues being downloaded! The official count of 20,390 was reached on Friday October 15, 2010. It’s official because this is what our web server statistics tell us. This includes… The period between January 2008 and August 2009 where a modest 534 issues were […]
Book Design Review : People Glue
Author: Ian Hutchinson The Book: People Glue – Employee Engagement and Retention Solutions That Stick! Publisher: Woodslane.com.au, Warriewood, Australia, 2009. Disclaimer: This book was a gift from the author. My aim when I start to do a RAP on a book is to look for a way to add something that isn’t in the book. […]
The Real Reason to be on Facebook
Book Rapper Context : Reverse Evolution Why Bother With Facebook? Is Facebook a time waster? Are my Twitter followers worth anything? Will my LinkedIn connections get me a job? In the narrow world of social media, these are good questions to ask. And, the answer to all these questions is: It depends. It depends on […]
Build Your Network 4: Business Glue-ing
PROFIT : If you’re in the business of connecting then you need to SCAN your operation for ways to make your connections stick. You’ll need to be focussed, customer-oriented, available and quick to respond to the changing landscape. Derived from : Iggy Pintado; Connection Generation Smart SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-framed. […]
Build Your Network 3: Group Glue-ing
PROFIT : What happens when a few people glue together? They become a GROUP and the focus changes. Here’s how to keep your community on song, growing, learning and helping each other. Derived from: Iggy Pintado; Connection Generation Gather When, Where and How are we getting together as a group? Purely face to face, online […]
Build Your Network 2: Personal Glue-ing
PROFIT : Here’s the PLAN you need for glue-ing your personal connections. It’s a simple four step process to add meaning, balance and long-lasting value to your community. Derived from: Iggy Pintado; Connection Generation Personalize How can you make your connections more meaningful? Online may not be as intimate as face to face and it’s […]
Build Your Network 1: The Three Gluers
PROFIT : Now you know what type of Connector you currently are, the next question is: Who do you want to become? We start our expansive action plan with the 3R’s to enable you to connect and grow rich… Derived from: Iggy Pintado; Connection Generation REASON Why do you want to connect? For what purpose? […]
Connection Profile 5: Super Glue
Following from our Connection Profile Questionnaire, here’s 11 factors that provide a deeper explanation of our fifth profile type: Super Glue. Derived from: Iggy Pintado; Connection Generation PROFIT : Super Glue is a life designed around connecting. You can’t survive without your ‘Crackberry’, you’re highly disciplined and super-efficient. You have a large network, you know […]
Connection Profile 4: Active Glue
Following from our Connection Profile Questionnaire, here’s 11 factors that provide a deeper explanation of our fourth profile type: Active Glue. Derived from: Iggy Pintado; Connection Generation PROFIT : Active Glue is an initiator. You’re driven to connect, adopt new technology and identify new ways of being more effective. You’re consistent, practical and you need […]