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Social Media: Welcome to Hotel California

We Are All Just Prisoners Here of Our Own Device(s)

"This Could be Heaven..."

You may enjoy contributing to communities like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, where you can expand your network, share information, and raise your visibility. Or maybe it’s a love-hate thing -- with the ever-increasing options, the need to keep all your profiles up to date, and all the strangers angling to be your "friend." Brings to mind the line from "Hotel California" by the 70s pop band The Eagles: "You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave." Not to mention: "We are all just prisoners here of our own device." Make that devices!

Patrice-Anne Rutledge, a communication consultant and author of Teach Yourself LinkedIn in 10 Minutes and several other business and technology books, will share her insights about social media trends.

 

  • Nancy Ancowitz

    Nancy Ancowitz is a business communication coach specializing in career advancement and presentation skills. She is the author of Self-Promotion for Introverts(R): The Quiet Guide to Getting Ahead, a Publishers Weekly "best book" selection. Read more...