Interview #19: Christian Brucculeri - Social & Interactive Media Expert breaks down Social Media into simple terms

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Social & Interactive Media Strategist
Managing Partner at ThinkLabs Interactive
MBA at NYU’s Stern School of Business


Connect with Christian:
Twitter @nycsteady
LinkedIn


Starting with nothing, Christian has navigated through the ranks of the music business into the world of social & interactive media. In this interview he describes how he was able to make a name for himself managing bands under Sony & Universal and use new media to build massive communities for each of his acts. Christian was on the ground level of major developments in social media and community engagement - SnapFind, Meez, Meebo, MyYearbook, KiteTV, and others. He shares his path of success and breaks social media down into simple terms.

Sit in the Chair #3: 4 Ways to Be More Productive and Love Your Work

Expert advice from a Sr. Director of a Fortune 500 Company (name withheld for privacy reasons)

1. Shorten the List - Do less, but More:

Many of his team members used to put 10-15 tasks on their daily To-Do list with the intention of getting more done.  They attempted throughout the day to look busy and would say "look at all this stuff on my To-Do list, I'm 'doing' so much."  They were right; they were "doing" a lot, but yet they weren't producing results.  So he instructed them to simply "Shorten their list" and focus on doing 2 or 3 tasks thoroughly, instead of 10 half - heartedly.  Within a month, the productivity of the entire team shot up.

7 Tips to Effectively Branding Yourself with Social Media

 The Open Letter: Branding For Success!

a Guest Post by Young Leader Jonathan Collazo (# 7)

Dear Future leaders,

Welcome to the 21^st century, where everything is digital and social media is a must!

In the past creating a buzz would have taken a lot of time and effort. However, in our present time of social marketing, something as simple as a funny YouTube video can get 1 million hits in a matter of minutes! With these new possibilities, every up-and-coming leader should capitalize and walk through the open door of opportunity that social media has afforded them.A leader is someone who is not only respected for his or her accomplishments, but someone who serves as an inspiration for future generations. “A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus."

6 Secrets to Mentorship Success

As we start this journey toward developing more effective leadership and mentorship programs for up and coming leaders it may help to keep in mind that the majority of Gen Y thrive off a strong personal support system.  We desire growth and development and we seek out organizations that provide those opportunities.  Most experts (BrazenCareerist.com, Carlie Kollath, Don Tapscott, Tamara Erickson) agree that we prosper with mentors, and I think this so-called "coddling" phenomenon has a lot to do with that.

Bottom line is...every Leadership/Development Program should have a mentorship component.

Interview #18: Jess Rainer - Sheds Light on America's Largest Generation in His New Book, "The Millennials."

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Co-Author - “The Millennials: Connecting to America’s Largest Generation.” Buy a copy here.

Administrative Pastor - Grace Church

Connect with Jess:

Twitter @JessRainer

Email: Jess@GraceChurchLife.Org

From banking professional to author and entrepreneur, Jess has aligned himself with his passions and is on a roll.  He had an idea for a book about his generation “The Millennials” and was bold enough to approach his dad, visionary author, Thom Rainer (Simple Church), and push for it.  After interviewing 1200 millennials, asking about priorities, conflicts, obstacles, likes, dislikes, reactions, technology, social media, religion, family, career and more,  Jess and his dad present their findings in this timely, relevant new book.  He takes a minute with us to shed light on the data that surprised him most and helps us understand who we are as a generation.

Sit in the Chair #2 - Pointers on Creating Opportunities for Yourself

We are fortunate enough to sit down with successful leaders on a regular basis.  From VPs and Directors in Fortune 500 companies, to CEOs of start ups to mid-sized companies, to coaches, and more.  We are seeking out the mentors you want to hear from.  We pass the advice they give us on to you in our "Sit in the Chair" segments.

Introducing GYL - Start Here

Today we launch GYL!  We have been waiting for the right moment, and after a few days of watching the Japan disaster, we knew now was the time to introduce Generation Young Leaders and encourage all young people to get involved.  We are Inspired to Action and we hope you are too.



See the next posting to see how you get help Japan.

Inspired to Action: Ways Young Leaders Can Help Japan - an Overview

Inspired to Action: Ways You, as a Young Leader can help Japan

We here at GYL (Generation Young Leaders) have been planning for a late-April launch.  However, after {sitting} and watching the devastation in Japan unravel for several hours over the last 2 days, we feel we must take action and help get people involved in relief efforts.  As you probably know by now, #Japan was rocked by a massive 8.9 earthquake (5th strongest in history) on Friday followed by a brutal #tsunami that has left hundreds dead, thousands homeless, and an unknown number of missing people.  At times like this, we may feel powerless.  Together though, we can unite to support those in desperate need.  GYL is all about inspiring young people to action.  Large or small, community action joined together creates a powerful force.

Learning to Be a Leader, even when you're not in a "Leadership Position" - Community-Driven Leadership

I am a strong believer that anyone has the capability of being a “leader.”  In everything a person does, he or she has the ability to create and manifest a vision and put action behind it to achieve a better result. From the clerk to the executive, from the analyst to the partner, we all have the capacity of “leadership” within our own little realm of responsibility.

Follow GYL on Twitter - @GYLtweets

Who loves Twitter?  GYL does!  We are growing and expanding this "leadership movement" to provide you with the most up-to-date info on how to have extreme success and happiness in your new ventures.  Not everything we find out there will be posted here.  So follow us @DwightBraswell as we tweet and retweet all the cool and relevant news and awesomeness for young leaders.  From articles to events, to tips and best practices, we'll find it, you enjoy it.

BE AWESOME - CLICK HERE & FOLLOW @DwightBraswell

Sit in the Chair #1 - Invite Those You Admire Out for Coffee & a Chat

I'm all about learning from my elders: those who have gone before me to pave a way to success.  That is why we are starting a new segment here at GYL called "Sit in the Chair."

My dad, a retired full Colonel in the Air Force recommended this simple action when I entered the workforce.  See, what we don't realize is that people want to be approached, they love to give advice and guidance to those who share the same passion.  So don't be afraid to reach out to the leaders you admire and invite them for a coffee and a chat.  At the beginning you may be like me...shaking like a little wet dog and spilling coffee all over your brand new suit.  I sure as hell hope not, but...

Interview #17: Stephanie Kaplan - Harvard Grad helps College Women find their Voice - Co-Founder of Her Campus

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Blogger at The Huffinton Post

Co-Founder, CEO, & Editor-in-Chief of www.HerCampus.com

Inc. Magazine’s “30 Under 30” - Coolest Young Entrepreneurs

Glamour Magazine’s 20 Amazing Young Women

The Boston Globe’s 25 Most Stylish Bostonians

Current Harvard MBA student

Connect with Stephanie:

Twitter @stephaniekaplan

LinkedIn

Website: www.HerCampus.com

Stephanie is the co-founder of the massively popular and ever growing online magazine Her Campus.  From the moment she met her co-founders, Windsor Hanger and Annie Wang, she knew they were going to do something special together.  While working for Harvard’s online mag, Freeze, the three saw the potential for so much more.  With the motivation of Harvard’s business plan competition, i3 Innovation Challenge, Stephanie, Windsor, and Annie, put ideas to paper and eventually won the competition.  This opened many doors for them and helped them land their first advertising client, Juicy Couture.  Since then they have worked with Loft, Self Magazine, Elizabeth Arden, New Balance and many other brands.  Stephanie notes the collaborative effort of her team as a main component of their success.  Stephanie is the Editor-in-Chief and focuses her energy on her strengths, which include writing and journalism.  Annie is the CIO and tech genius.  She learned Drupal on her own and build the entire HerCampus.com site.  Windsor is the sales guru and is a master with marketing and engaging new clients.  These 3 separate entities unite for a powerhouse of forward-moving action.  Stephanie believes in progressing with ideas quickly and implementing before thinking too much about the consequences.  Repeatedly, HerCampus has been successful due to this simple principle.  One such idea has expanded their business model exponentially.  HerCampus offered colleges around the country to create their very own local HerCampus magazine.  This inspires rising entrepreneurs to create content that will be broadcasted globally through a recognized brand.  This also helps Her Campus grow it’s own brand by connecting with universities across the nation and around the world.  Now Her Campus has the advantage of being nationally and locally relevant at the same time.  A simple idea that has exploded their growth.  They are now at over 1000 active contributors on 120+ campuses.  With a clear vision, consistent focus and teamwork, the Her Campus team has shown us what being young leaders is all about.  Stephanie has a unique view on leadership that is of great value to all young professionals.  Click “read more” to watch the full interview and read our 

Top Ten Take-aways from our interview with Stephanie

Behaviorgraphics: Discovering the “Me” in Social Media

Behaviorgraphics: Discovering the “Me” in Social Media -originally published by Brian Solis on February 25, 2011 

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Social media is a deeply personal ecosystem that I lovingly refer to as the EGOsystem. As such, there is a “me” in social media for a reason. It is quite literally a world in which we are at the center of our online experiences, a place where everything and everyone revolves around us.

Placing ourselves in the role of this emerging social consumer for a moment, brands, businesses, and media aren’t sure how to see or reach us directly yet. We’re lured through creative attempts to follow them on Twitter or “Like” them on Facebook. But for the most part in social media, we are faceless consumers brought only to life through avatars, bios and a history of our online activities and connections.

Social Media Trends for 2011

By Nancy Lazarus (PR Newser) on January 20, 2011 12:42 PM

At the MPA Digital: Social Media conference in New York on Wednesday, trend watchers offered predictions for 2011 and publishing executives discussed how they
are responding.

Debra Aho Williamson, social media principal analyst at eMarketer, outlined key trends to watch for this year based on the firm’s data and other sources. While many of these trends represent continuations of patterns already observed in 2010, they provide a reference in terms of how far social media has evolved in the past few years. They also offer clues regarding the audience, where to reach them, and

March is SOCIAL MEDIA Month!

We are excited to announce our GYL themes!  Each month we will have a specific theme to make it easier to get the most out of the content we provide. 

*March is SOCIAL MEDIA month* 

All posts will be focused on making you more effective as a leader in your social network.  We will go after social media experts and get their insights and tips on creating a powerful personal brand.

We are dedicated to your success as a young leader. 

March Challenge: Comment and Share...

• What is working for you in social media?
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  Which social media expert are you following these days?
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  Any specific questions, issues, or ideas you have regarding social media.

Thanks for sharing.  Here’s to your success!