How visionary of your client to see that he could redefine where his profession is in relation to social media. His result is that his LinkedIn and Twitter networks are rapidly growing in conjunction with his efforts!

As well, he articulates the value of expanding the “world he once played in” to be much broader and more global now, versus a localized networking approach. I love this takeaway, as I have found Twitter, in particular, to be a monumental resource by which to multiply (throughout the globe), meaningful business (and personal) relationships!

Excellent, value-add post!

Jacqui

Tom – A great analogy…Companies and people need to stay ahead of the curve. That’s a good blog post in itself! Thank you!

Thanks, Walter! I like that – “leading is standing up…” I’m glad you agree that Brett’s story is important for people to know!

Having been in financial services, and currently working with Partners in a Big Four firm, I know that social media is still outside-the-box thinking. So, I absolutely loved what Brett has to say.

And I gotta tell ya, I absolutely loved this: “When a profession is not at the same place that you want to be or see yourself you have two choices: 1. Conform to the profession’s expectations. 2. Redefine it. I am choosing option 2.”

This is advice many people need to hear. Conforming to perceived expectations is a head-down mentality. Leading is standing up!

Great post!

Thanks, Hannah! I was hoping it would be helpful for non-Twitter users. I think Brett is really ahead of his time, and it will pay off for him in the long run!

Thanks, Rosalind! I agree – leadership and networking should go hand-in-hand.

You constantly inspire! Thank you!

Thanks, Gayle! I know what you mean…I remember being obsessed with reviewing everything in my Twitter stream in case someone had mentioned me or asked a question. Now, I know I could have just clicked a link to see all of my mentions easily. Tools like Twitter are tricky, because they are easy to use, but still require certain knowledge and skills to use them well and efficiently! Keeps things interesting!