The first verb in the mission statement for the Leading Edge is Inspire.
Inspiring my clients -by giving them a fresh perspective on the Raiser’s Edge and by reminding them how much I respect their work-is an integral part of my message and efforts. To that end, I’ve launched a new blog category-Inspriation Found- to share other posts that I’ve found inspiring in the hope that they may inspire you, too. This category has evolved unexpectedly on it’s own-presenting itself to me with hand raised, asking to be used. I guess you could say I was inspired to use it:) It actually began with my earlier post citing Lori Jacobwith’s inspirational piece.
Today, I’m particularly taken with a post on the American Express Open Forum by Chris Brogan. His post speaks directly to the “interactive” nature of social media, which is an aspect I think far too many people overlook-in other words, they don’t “get it”. It’s not all about you (or me). If we follow Chris’s suggestions for how to become a “Go To Guy” online, we will, in fact, become interactive, civic-minded, helpful members of this online community. He states, “Your goal must be to serve as a key person with the goal of being helpful.” Now, that is a mouthful! Thanks, Chris, for some inspiring tips and reminders!
Personally, I’d rather be seen (and heard), whether in life or online, as a responsive, helping hand than a constant self-promoter. How about you?
