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May 18, 2010, 16:39
Learn about Michael R.H. Stewart Jericho Technology's web presence is not "just another pretty face." It is a model for how we believe websites in the…
- About Michael R.H. Stewart
May 31, 2010, 13:09
WHO I AM I believe strongly in my personal motto which describes my world view: As Guy Kawasaki, one of the foremost thought leaders in the Internet…
- Location of Twitter Followers
November 23, 2011, 08:43
Where Strategy Begins The beginnings of an intelligent Social Media strategy require two pieces of information: Where you are Where you intend to…
- Social Media Salary Guide
February 12, 2012, 13:46
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October 17, 2010, 14:32
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- About Michael R.H. Stewart
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February 25, 2011, 14:43
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October 5, 2011, 12:38
Welcome to Trajectory Online! I am honored that you would take the time to purchase and read Trajectory. With that honor comes great responsibility. As…
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- Let's Work Together
June 12, 2011, 15:05
Thank you for your interest in my services. I am honored that you have chosen to investigate how I might serve you. All of our proposals are drafted by me…
- Twitter Statistics and New Pricing Model
July 25, 2011, 14:12
The Results Speak For Themselves The graph below represents the actual results for the Jericho Technology Twitter account during the period November 29,…
- The E13 Strategy (Updated 10-30-11)
July 16, 2010, 10:18
The E13 Strategy applies to every aspect of your business, including but not limited to Social Media. It should be the entry point of the business…
- Twitter Statistics and New Pricing Model
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- Trajectory Chapter 10. SUPER Motivation - The Desire to Feed Our Families by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 10, 2011, 17:33
(This is Chapter 3 of Trajectory, the forthcoming book by Michael R.H. Stewart) CHAPTER 10: SUPER MOTIVATION There is an overarching objective in…
- For Whom the Bell Tolls - Tragedy in Tucson by: Michael R.H. Stewart
January 12, 2011, 11:56
As citizens of Arizona, as Americans and as a members of the larger human family, we must all take this opportunity to pause and reflect on the unspeakable…
- Gone in a Flash ? - A Tribute and Eulogy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 1, 2010, 12:39
This brief posting is my honest tribute to, and possible eulogy for, the pioneering world of Adobe Flash. For many years, especially when Jericho Technology'…
- Ford Is The Leader in Social Media by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 28, 2010, 08:41
I have remarked in this space before that the Ford Motor Company is doing a masterful job in Social Media. A brief visit to their Ford Story website stakes…
- Incubating Entrepreneurial Ideas by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 27, 2010, 13:49
The time has come to resurrect a business model that has been missing from the growing edge of the Internet for several years: the Incubator for Entrepreneuri…
- CMOs Map of the Social Media Landscape by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 27, 2010, 11:59
Occasionally throughout the history of the Internet, the web has created new and exciting career paths inside of major corporations. When this type of…
- In Pursuit of the Small Idea by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 26, 2010, 11:02
For two decades, I have spent a few moments every day indulging myself by being purely creative. On those occasions, I would shut out the rest of the world,…
- IPM - Innovate, Populate, Monetize by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 25, 2010, 16:30
IPM Many years ago, Danny DeVito popularized the term OPM ("Other People's Money") in a movie by the same name. It was a comedy, albeit a little dark,…
- The Puzzle of Doing Business Overseas by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 24, 2010, 12:39
For many years in the 1980's & 1990's, I was a Senior Vice President at AIGM, the marketing arm of the American International Group. Among other things,…
- Customers Are Where You TWEET Them by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 23, 2010, 17:24
. According to Inc. Magazine, Twitter Works! It pays off in actual business, not just buzz, according to Inc. and marketing expert Michael Stelzner, founder…
- Remember the Productivity Ratio by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 25, 2009, 14:55
Here is a tremendously useful experiment: The next time you attend a business conference, or have the opportunity to brainstorm with extremely successful…
- Trajectory Chapter 10. SUPER Motivation - The Desire to Feed Our Families by: Michael R.H. Stewart
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- The 7 Indispensable Links to Twitter Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
January 1, 2012, 11:20
This is Chapter 56 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory. It is the last chapter that will be made available prior to publication later this month. Indisp…
- Four Success Lessons from Humpty-Dumpty by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 31, 2011, 07:18
This is Chapter 10 from the forthcoming book, Trajectory. 1. Don’t Be Hard-Boiled Humpty-Dumpty is most remembered for falling off the wall, of…
- The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 23, 2011, 07:11
The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy Women in the executive workforce are finding themselves at the epicenter of a shockwave that is changing…
- The One Secret to Winning at Twitter by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 1, 2011, 12:34
This is an excerpt from Chapter 29 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory. Consistency Everyone has their pet theory regarding the secrets to winning at…
- Aggregate Positive Exposure - Return on Involvement by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 24, 2011, 12:46
Chapter 27 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory Aggregate Positive Exposure We are all familiar with the notion of encouraging "eyes on your website."…
- The "Show Me" Factor - Demonstrable Value by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 21, 2011, 04:52
Please note: This is Part 1 of Chapter 26 from the forthcoming book, Trajectory. The "Show Me" Factor Among entrepreneurs, the most common…
- How to Achieve Escape Velocity by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 20, 2011, 08:52
This concept is a vital part of the Trajectory Formula, as it appears in my forthcoming book. Escape Velocity In physics, escape velocity is “the…
- Trajectory Selling - It's Not Your Father's Bottle-Rocket by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 14, 2011, 11:00
Leaving the Bonds of Earth This post introduces the exciting last element of the Trajectory Formula as provided in my forthcoming book. Called Trajectory…
- Trajectory Chapter 9 - Make An Irrevocable Commitment by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 4, 2011, 12:56
This is a continuation of the Strategy chapter in Trajectory. Effective Strategy Requires An Irrevocable Commitment You may remember from the…
- Trajectory Chapter 77. Finding Motivated Followers by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 22, 2011, 09:13
DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH Diamonds are created naturally under extreme pressure, usually 100 miles or more below the surface of the earth. When they are…
- Trajectory Chapter 10. SUPER Motivation - The Desire to Feed Our Families by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 10, 2011, 17:33
(This is Chapter 3 of Trajectory, the forthcoming book by Michael R.H. Stewart) CHAPTER 10: SUPER MOTIVATION There is an overarching objective in…
- 25 Secrets For Solving BIG Problems In Your Business by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 2, 2011, 05:08
How To Solve Your BIG Problems Some problems you face in business are small ones that can easily be solved. You've seen them before and you have ready-made…
- Steve Jobs – The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 28, 2011, 15:50
The Wisdom of Steve Jobs This article is -- unashamedly -- a tribute to the wisdom of Steve Jobs. His is not the kind of ephemeral wisdom you learn at…
- Steve Jobs – The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 27, 2011, 14:16
IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCE This is Part 2 in a brief story of Steve Jobs -- a truly remarkable man. There can be no doubt that he has had a material impact on…
- Steve Jobs - The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 26, 2011, 15:59
The Perfect Example An enormous amount of digital ink has covered the Internet in the last few days -- about Steve Jobs. It is rare that one individual…
- Fascinating New Women Entrepreneurs - April Morris by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 23, 2011, 13:43
The Race To Prominence It has been over twenty years since Congress passed the Women’s Business Ownership Act, legislation that was enacted to give women…
- Trajectory Chapter 1 - "The Perfect Trajectory" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 9, 2011, 17:16
Launch Countdown Chapter 1 - The Perfect Trajectory Many years ago, I was invited by NASA to the launch of the Space Shuttle. I stood…
- Economic Storm Clouds Ahead - Finding Opportunity by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 5, 2011, 16:45
Ad Utrumque Paratus As we struggle through these incredibly turbulent economic times, only two outcomes are possible: Either things will get…
- Jericho's Actual Twitter Results - Recession Pricing by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 25, 2011, 17:17
Attention: New Recession Pricing, at 70% off our normal rate, goes into effect Monday, August 8, 2011. Click here to learn more, The Results Speak For…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs – Lisa Bruckner by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 21, 2011, 15:59
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Social Media to further their ambitions and their…
- Social Media Has Become A Force Of Nature by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 29, 2011, 15:20
A Force of Nature The electrifying growth of Social Media continues to amaze, as it impacts every area of our lives. Once thought to be a mere technologic…
- Twitter is Not for Twits! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 17, 2011, 12:21
Twitter is Not Monkey Business My mother, God rest her soul, is now just a memory. But an amusing one. Occasionally, like for example when the meatloaf…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs – Liz Strauss by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 7, 2011, 10:06
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Twitter to further their ambitions and their…
- Hidden Keys To Ultimate Success - That Most Entrepreneurs Miss by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 3, 2011, 15:36
The Struggle To The Top Countless articles have been written about the entrepreneurial climb to success. What have we learned, exactly? The climb is…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs - Alexandra Levit by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 26, 2011, 14:01
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Twitter to further their ambitions and their…
- Soft Power In Women's Hands - The Key to Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 19, 2011, 14:22
Women and Soft Power In a recent blog posting on the Harvard Business Review, (January 19, 2011), Vineet Nayar made the following important comment: "The…
- Social Media - Time Is The Wisest Counselor Of All by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 16, 2011, 16:26
It's All Greek To Me How many times have you heard a frustrated businessperson exclaim, "Social Media, it's all Greek to me?" As it turns out, that's at…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories – Disney and Anne Sweeney by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 11, 2011, 15:53
This is the 3rd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Is Twitter a Failed Business Strategy? The Overweight Doctor Dilemma by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 9, 2011, 17:33
Have you ever had this experience? You move into a new community and you are looking for a new doctor. Having no one to give you expert guidance, you…
- Women's Social Media Success Stories - PepsiCo and Indra Nooyi by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 4, 2011, 15:35
This is the 2nd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories - Kraft Foods and Irene Rosenfeld by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 3, 2011, 06:43
Background & Apologies Cataloging the Social Media successes attributable to women is a daunting task. Not because of limited numbers, but instead…
- In Social Media, Women May Be the Dominant Sex - Brain Map (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 29, 2011, 17:40
In Social Media, Women May Have the Advantage. Historically, the differences between men and women in business have been the subject of debate, not to mention…
- Brain Map To Success In Social Media (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 28, 2011, 17:50
What's the Problem? Social Media is a profoundly important innovation in the way the world does business. But with a few notable exceptions, it is not…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Social Media Strategies for Seniors (Pt. 3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 22, 2011, 12:47
Background Are Seniors a prime mover in the modern march toward entrepreneurship? Yes, they are. Will they play an increasingly larger role? Yes,…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Is Age Discrimination a Blessing in Disguise? (Pt. 2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 21, 2011, 12:07
In the introduction to his recently published book Encore! Encore! Joe Wasylyk makes the following observation: "Many Seniors have elected to become…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Where's the Fire? (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 19, 2011, 17:21
The Slow Journey When I was a teenager, I would watch my father shuffling from his bedroom to the breakfast table on Saturday mornings. You know the shuffle…
- E13 Social Media Strategy - The Vanguard Approach by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 18, 2011, 14:30
For those of you who have been associated with me for an extended period of time, (some for more than 20 years), you know that my online business strategy…
- Focusing on the Future - and Winning Today (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2011, 16:09
This is the first in a series of articles on companies that are not racing to keep up with Social Media. In fact they are focusing on the future, while…
- Behind On Technology? Don't Worry. You're In Very Good Company. by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2011, 11:29
Do you feel like your company's a little behind on current technology? Are you racing to catch up with all the tools and techniques? Well, don't feel…
- Corporate Leader or Entrepreneur: Which Road Should You Travel? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 13, 2011, 16:43
If you are investing the time to read this lengthy article, you are serious about your future and determined to be successful. And perhaps you are asking…
- Bruce Springsteen and Social Media - "Nobody Wins Unless Everybody Wins" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 12, 2011, 16:39
I was reminded today by Bill Taylor, (the prolific writer and co-founder of Fast Company Magazine), of a small but important slice of Americana -- that…
- 2 Essential Keys To Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 11, 2011, 18:30
Over the last year, with the meteoric rise in Social Media entrepreneurship, volumes have been written about the keys to success. Recommended strategies,…
- How to Devour the Competition: The ONE Big Idea by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 10, 2011, 19:44
Do you want to beat the competition? Why stop there? This article will teach you how to devour the competition -- with the unequaled ferocity of a…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.9) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2011, 15:47
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.8) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 5, 2011, 17:13
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.7) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 4, 2011, 17:40
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.6) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 3, 2011, 07:53
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.5) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 1, 2011, 15:08
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Social Media Flight Operations: The View From 6 Miles High by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 31, 2011, 14:46
Many years before I began my online career, it was my honor to serve in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972. Not surprisingly, there is much…
- If You're an Entrepreneur, You MUST Watch This Video by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 17:22
If you are an entrepreneur, or you wish you were, this video is a must see. If you ever wake up in the morning wondering what to do next to be successful,…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.4) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 15:08
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 11:48
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals and Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 29, 2011, 13:41
Step 2. Carpe Diem: Seize the day ... every day ... to advance your Social Media goals. Social Media is an amazing business and culture-altering…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 28, 2011, 13:03
1. THE PROPER WAY TO SET GOALS Setting goals has been a central tenet of human accomplishment since Noah built the Ark. But even Noah had it wrong. His…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 26, 2011, 12:52
This is Part 2 in a series ... to read Part 1 click here. To read Part 3 click here. To recap from the previous article, the first five Secrets to Success…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 25, 2011, 18:01
First the bad news. We live in a broken world. Recession, foreclosures, business bailouts and outright failures scream from the headlines every day --…
- 6 Reasons to Take Your Online Business Global by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 24, 2011, 15:36
Looking back over the last two decades of online business, there have been many paradigm-shifting events: Email, the World Wide Web, E-Commerce, and most…
- 5 Questions to Ask So You Won't Fail at Social Media by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 23, 2011, 10:05
On the road to Social Media success, there ought to be an "Oops!!" sign. For far too many entrepreneurs, with or without Social Media expertise, business…
- Work Hard & Leave Your Ruby Slippers At Home by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 21, 2011, 13:48
Earlier today, I stumbled upon a profound posting that speaks to the traps a new blogger should avoid. It is sage advice. Because I believe it deserves to…
- Show Me, Don't Tell Me - 10 Astonishing Videos & the Strategy Behind Them by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 18, 2011, 15:19
It is axiomatic on the Internet, that if you want to succeed in marketing, and you have something compelling to say, it is infinitely more powerful to "show"…
- 10 Steps to Become a Social Media Power User - Part 2 by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 10, 2011, 12:49
This is Part 2 in a Series. To view Part 1 click here. Looking back over time, Social Media is a relatively new yet powerful way to do business. …
- 10 Steps to Become a Social Media Power User - Part 1 by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 9, 2011, 16:13
Looking back over time, Social Media is a relatively new yet powerful way to do business. From its infancy when MySpace was all the rage, but mostly derided…
- Attention Entrepreneurs - Why and How You Should Use Social Media by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 4, 2011, 15:10
On March 3, 2011, the SmartBlog on Social Media expressed the view that "entrepreneurs dread Social Media." This assertion, taken from a poll of 258 of…
- 27 Facts - Social Media is the New Industrial Revolution by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 3, 2011, 15:28
Here are the important, even staggering highlights, from the YouTube Video below: 50% of world's population is under 30 96% of Millenials have joined a…
- 23 Steps for Building a Sizable and Engaged Twitter Following (Updated 01/18/12) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 3, 2011, 12:40
Updated Stats as of January 18, 2012: Twitter Followers (@jerichotech) 70,031 Tweeted Updates 22,882 Twitter Lists 2,378 My new…
- Social Media for Business | The Most Watched Slideshare Presentation of the Year by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 30, 2010, 10:18
If you found this presentation on Social Media for Business (by Presentation Advisors) useful, please watch Jericho's two recent presentations on the same…
- The 7 Reasons for Lackluster Social Media Results (Video) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 23, 2010, 02:43
-------------------------------------------------------- If you believe your company can benefit from a robust and highly professional Social Media…
- Top 7 Reasons for Lackluster Social Media Results by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 13, 2010, 10:59
According to an important study of the largest 100 companies in the Fortune Global 500 index, conducted by the Altimeter Group, 79% of corporations have…
- The Ultimate Social Media Innovation by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 25, 2010, 15:19
At this advanced stage of Social Media development, most would agree that major companies have embraced the new opportunities with gusto and success. Few…
- What Does Your Website Say About You? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 22, 2010, 18:33
What does your website say about you? It sounds like a simple question, but it is not. There are important strategic factors surrounding every aspect…
- The Social Media CEO by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 3, 2010, 14:04
In his 1999 bestseller of the same name, Bill Gates referred to our rapidly evolving business climate as "Business @ The Speed of Thought." Like many of his…
- The Social Media Superhighway by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 24, 2010, 14:50
One fundamental question that remains to be answered about Social Media, is whether it is primarily an instrument for change, or a catalyst for action? …
- Never Give Up! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 21, 2010, 01:42
For the millions of entrepreneurs worldwide, who are struggling through this economic winter, here are three simple words that will change your life: …
- Social Media: Nothing Succeeds Like Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 9, 2010, 19:33
Alexandre Dumas, the French dramatist, originally penned the exclamation "Nothing succeeds like success" over 200 years ago. Since then it has been repeated…
- The Art of the Elevator Pitch by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 6, 2010, 14:47
Success or failure sometimes depends upon verbal agility in the moment. Whether you're building your own business, seeking investors, or simply trying to…
- Social Media Strategy: It Is Simple But It Isn't Easy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 5, 2010, 09:59
Chess is an intricate game of strategy, and precise execution. The basics can be learned in an hour, but the subtleties necessary to win, with regularity and…
- Venture Capital and Social Media: A New Numbers Game by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 2, 2010, 17:12
As recently reported in the Harvard Business Review, there is a new and unlikely entrant into the emerging Social Media arena: The venture capital…
- Competition: Death Knell or Dinner Bell by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 13, 2010, 10:28
Some entrepreneurs believe you should run from competition; others believe you should run toward it. A few misguided souls believe that their idea is so…
- Twitter: Reading The Tea Leaves by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 11, 2010, 12:55
In October, 2007, Tom Davenport, a noted technology author and holder of the President’s Chair in Information Technology and Management at Babson College,…
- Big Ideas for Small Businesses by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 28, 2010, 08:16
It was almost 50 years ago that the philosopher Thomas Kuhn coined the term paradigm shift -- the moment when our worldview fundamentally changes because…
- Olivier Blanchard: A True Professional by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 9, 2010, 11:46
Wisdom ... (not unlike love, friendship, happiness, beauty, inspiration and many other worthwhile characteristics) ... is where you find it. Like any serious…
- Learn Continually, or Fail Ultimately. by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 2, 2010, 13:49
For those of us who can remember a time when the World Wide Web was a new concept, the Internet once seemed adventurous and exciting. Not much was at stake in…
- Social Media Perspective - Without It You Are Blind by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 25, 2010, 14:00
THE PROBLEM Why do so many online businesses fail? In today's unpredictable environment, you could certainly argue that factors such as the unavailability…
- Social Media Explosion Continues by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 19, 2010, 08:00
Well, it's official: Social Media is an explosion and Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn have not only survived, they have transformed the way we communicate. In…
- The Social Media Explosion by Michael Stewart by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 13, 2010, 14:53
Michael Stewart has edited a comprehensive new book on the exciting world of social media marketing: The Social Media Explosion. Our purpose in making this…
- Websites and The Mousetrap Mythology by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 6, 2010, 17:00
Like any new and powerful cultural phenomena, the Internet and the World Wide Web have been breeding grounds for myth. Our desire to explain this…
- You Always Need A Plan by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 30, 2010, 13:25
There is a scene in "Alice in Wonderland" where the following conversation takes place between Alice and the Cheshire Cat: Alice: "I was just wondering if…
- Is Blogging Worth the Immense Extra Effort? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 29, 2010, 07:22
What is the difference in outcome between a compelling website, and that same website attached to a popular blog? Is blogging worth the immense extra…
- Incubating Entrepreneurial Ideas by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 27, 2010, 13:49
The time has come to resurrect a business model that has been missing from the growing edge of the Internet for several years: the Incubator for Entrepreneuri…
- Going International by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 27, 2010, 09:04
As a service to our clients who often ask about the possibility of "Going International," and as a resource for our fellow members of international trade…
- Seth Godin: Small is the New Big by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 26, 2010, 17:09
Seth Godin is an individual upon whose shoulders we stand as we expand our reach beyond our grasp. In the world of online business his is a very important…
- Dunkin Donuts, Ford Motor Company and Mountain Dew by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 20, 2010, 11:15
Here is a multiple choice question, taken from current headlines. Which of the following characteristics do Dunkin' Donuts, Ford Motor Company and…
- On the Field of Battle by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2010, 10:49
As we role forward into the 21st century, we are destined to witness a war of enormous import, played out on a world-wide stage. Three formidable armies are…
- It is QUALITY not QUANTITY that counts by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 15, 2010, 15:48
Ben Straley, the CEO of Meteor Solutions, really understands the old adage, "It's quality not quantity that counts..." (a concept infinitely more important in…
- Twitter on Paper - Congratulations! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 15, 2010, 15:00
Our thanks go out to Twitter's co-founder, Ev Williams, and his designer, Gerardo Obieta, who together have increased our knowledge of his remarkable brainchild…
- Insurance and Social Media: The Perfect Storms Collide (Part 2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 15, 2010, 13:31
The Chart above illustrates the Top Ten Stock Property & Casualty Companies, from the Fortune 100, in 2009. The question this article will raise is whether…
- Insurance and Social Media: The Perfect Storms Collide (Part 1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 13, 2010, 17:31
The Insurance Industry and Social Media: One has been a mainstay of our economy since its birth; one is a newborn with enormous potential. What would…
- A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Hours by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 11, 2010, 10:48
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. In the case of the image to the left, which illustrates the Demographics of all the top Social Media…
- If you build it, they will come! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2010, 10:37
(Social Media Basics, Part Two) Every work of timeless art begins with a blank canvas. In the case of successful Internet initiatives, and the websites…
- If you build it, they will come! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2010, 10:37
(Social Media Basics, Part Two) Every work of timeless art begins with a blank canvas. In the case of successful Internet initiatives, and the websites…
- This is a Football...The Social Media Basics by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 6, 2010, 12:47
Anyone who is familiar with football, knows the famous story of Vince Lombardi when he was hired to coach the failing Green Bay Packers. After ten years of…
- The New Marketing by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 6, 2009, 17:06
Guy Kawasaki and Brian Halligan, founder of Hubspot, two of the leading voices in the particulars of Social Media and its corresponding marketing strategies,…
- Twitter: Myths and Opportunities (Part 1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 3, 2009, 11:04
Part 1 of 6: In our previous post, "TwitterTown USA - Is It Worth The Trip?" we presented two cogent articles, both from the Harvard Business Review,…
- The 7 Indispensable Links to Twitter Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
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- The 7 Indispensable Links to Twitter Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
January 1, 2012, 11:20
This is Chapter 56 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory. It is the last chapter that will be made available prior to publication later this month. Indisp…
- The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 23, 2011, 07:11
The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy Women in the executive workforce are finding themselves at the epicenter of a shockwave that is changing…
- Trajectory Selling - It's Not Your Father's Bottle-Rocket by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 14, 2011, 11:00
Leaving the Bonds of Earth This post introduces the exciting last element of the Trajectory Formula as provided in my forthcoming book. Called Trajectory…
- Social Media Has Become A Force Of Nature by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 29, 2011, 15:20
A Force of Nature The electrifying growth of Social Media continues to amaze, as it impacts every area of our lives. Once thought to be a mere technologic…
- Will the Web Rule the World? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 11, 2011, 13:12
A New Chapter Begins No sentient human would argue that the Web has not changed the world. In the 22 years since Tim Berners-Lee invented the World-Wide…
- Is Twitter a Failed Business Strategy? The Overweight Doctor Dilemma by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 9, 2011, 17:33
Have you ever had this experience? You move into a new community and you are looking for a new doctor. Having no one to give you expert guidance, you…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 26, 2011, 18:53
This is Part 3 in a series … to read Part 1 click here. To read Part 2 click here. To recap from the previous articles, the first ten Secrets to Success…
- Oscars 2011 - A Huge Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
February 28, 2011, 19:12
The media has pronounced the 2011 Oscars dead-on-arrival. How wrong they are. In terms of its true audience impact, this may be the most successful…
- How To Maximize, Measure and Manage Social Media Influence (Video) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 15, 2010, 15:42
"How to Maximize, Measure and Manage Social Media Influence" is a Brainshark Video. The purpose of this presentation is to help you evaluate your level of…
- Twitter Influence in Technology – History (Part4) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 27, 2010, 12:56
As has been said many times by many people, a picture is often worth a thousand words, (or Tweets in this instance.) Accolades to Information Architects…
- Twitter Influence in Technology – History (Part3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 26, 2010, 10:04
As has been said many times by many people, a picture is often worth a thousand words, (or Tweets in this instance.) Accolades to Information Architects…
- Twitter Influence In Technology – History (Part2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 25, 2010, 12:11
As has been said many times by many people, a picture is often worth a thousand words, (or Tweets in this instance.) Accolades to Information Architects…
- 25 Top Entrepreneurs & Businesses to Follow on Twitter (and Why We Should Care?) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 21, 2009, 15:12
Our thanks to the oDesk Blog for this compilation of stellar performers we may wish to emulate on Twitter. The opinions expressed below are oDesk's, but we…
- The 7 Indispensable Links to Twitter Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
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- Four Success Lessons from Humpty-Dumpty by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 31, 2011, 07:18
This is Chapter 10 from the forthcoming book, Trajectory. 1. Don’t Be Hard-Boiled Humpty-Dumpty is most remembered for falling off the wall, of…
- The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 23, 2011, 07:11
The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy Women in the executive workforce are finding themselves at the epicenter of a shockwave that is changing…
- The One Secret to Winning at Twitter by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 1, 2011, 12:34
This is an excerpt from Chapter 29 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory. Consistency Everyone has their pet theory regarding the secrets to winning at…
- Aggregate Positive Exposure - Return on Involvement by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 24, 2011, 12:46
Chapter 27 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory Aggregate Positive Exposure We are all familiar with the notion of encouraging "eyes on your website."…
- The "Show Me" Factor - Demonstrable Value by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 21, 2011, 04:52
Please note: This is Part 1 of Chapter 26 from the forthcoming book, Trajectory. The "Show Me" Factor Among entrepreneurs, the most common…
- How to Achieve Escape Velocity by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 20, 2011, 08:52
This concept is a vital part of the Trajectory Formula, as it appears in my forthcoming book. Escape Velocity In physics, escape velocity is “the…
- Trajectory Selling - It's Not Your Father's Bottle-Rocket by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 14, 2011, 11:00
Leaving the Bonds of Earth This post introduces the exciting last element of the Trajectory Formula as provided in my forthcoming book. Called Trajectory…
- Trajectory Chapter 9 - Make An Irrevocable Commitment by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 4, 2011, 12:56
This is a continuation of the Strategy chapter in Trajectory. Effective Strategy Requires An Irrevocable Commitment You may remember from the…
- The Secret to Innovation: Looking Inside Yourself by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 27, 2011, 11:19
When All Else Fails Use The Mud What can entrepreneurs learn from the legends of the oil industry? What was the secret to their success? …
- The Runaway Stage and A New Kind of American Hero by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 25, 2011, 12:04
A New Kind of Hero It was 1860 and America had moved west. Unbroken wilderness was challenging Americans to adapt. Indian paths had become…
- Trajectory Chapter 77. Finding Motivated Followers by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 22, 2011, 09:13
DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH Diamonds are created naturally under extreme pressure, usually 100 miles or more below the surface of the earth. When they are…
- Trajectory Chapter 10. SUPER Motivation - The Desire to Feed Our Families by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 10, 2011, 17:33
(This is Chapter 3 of Trajectory, the forthcoming book by Michael R.H. Stewart) CHAPTER 10: SUPER MOTIVATION There is an overarching objective in…
- 25 Secrets For Solving BIG Problems In Your Business by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 2, 2011, 05:08
How To Solve Your BIG Problems Some problems you face in business are small ones that can easily be solved. You've seen them before and you have ready-made…
- Steve Jobs – The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 27, 2011, 14:16
IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCE This is Part 2 in a brief story of Steve Jobs -- a truly remarkable man. There can be no doubt that he has had a material impact on…
- Steve Jobs - The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 26, 2011, 15:59
The Perfect Example An enormous amount of digital ink has covered the Internet in the last few days -- about Steve Jobs. It is rare that one individual…
- Trajectory Chapter 1 - "The Perfect Trajectory" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 9, 2011, 17:16
Launch Countdown Chapter 1 - The Perfect Trajectory Many years ago, I was invited by NASA to the launch of the Space Shuttle. I stood…
- Economic Storm Clouds Ahead - Finding Opportunity by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 5, 2011, 16:45
Ad Utrumque Paratus As we struggle through these incredibly turbulent economic times, only two outcomes are possible: Either things will get…
- Jericho's Actual Twitter Results - Recession Pricing by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 25, 2011, 17:17
Attention: New Recession Pricing, at 70% off our normal rate, goes into effect Monday, August 8, 2011. Click here to learn more, The Results Speak For…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs – Lisa Bruckner by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 21, 2011, 15:59
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Social Media to further their ambitions and their…
- The Secret To Finding Money For Your Business by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 30, 2011, 16:02
What Is The Secret To Finding Money? What is the secret to finding money for your business? You must ask for it. Sounds simple, right? But it isn't. …
- Twitter is Not for Twits! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 17, 2011, 12:21
Twitter is Not Monkey Business My mother, God rest her soul, is now just a memory. But an amusing one. Occasionally, like for example when the meatloaf…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs – Liz Strauss by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 7, 2011, 10:06
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Twitter to further their ambitions and their…
- Hidden Keys To Ultimate Success - That Most Entrepreneurs Miss by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 3, 2011, 15:36
The Struggle To The Top Countless articles have been written about the entrepreneurial climb to success. What have we learned, exactly? The climb is…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs - Alexandra Levit by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 26, 2011, 14:01
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Twitter to further their ambitions and their…
- Soft Power In Women's Hands - The Key to Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 19, 2011, 14:22
Women and Soft Power In a recent blog posting on the Harvard Business Review, (January 19, 2011), Vineet Nayar made the following important comment: "The…
- Social Media - Time Is The Wisest Counselor Of All by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 16, 2011, 16:26
It's All Greek To Me How many times have you heard a frustrated businessperson exclaim, "Social Media, it's all Greek to me?" As it turns out, that's at…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories – Disney and Anne Sweeney by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 11, 2011, 15:53
This is the 3rd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Is Twitter a Failed Business Strategy? The Overweight Doctor Dilemma by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 9, 2011, 17:33
Have you ever had this experience? You move into a new community and you are looking for a new doctor. Having no one to give you expert guidance, you…
- Women's Social Media Success Stories - PepsiCo and Indra Nooyi by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 4, 2011, 15:35
This is the 2nd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories - Kraft Foods and Irene Rosenfeld by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 3, 2011, 06:43
Background & Apologies Cataloging the Social Media successes attributable to women is a daunting task. Not because of limited numbers, but instead…
- In Social Media, Women May Be the Dominant Sex - Brain Map (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 29, 2011, 17:40
In Social Media, Women May Have the Advantage. Historically, the differences between men and women in business have been the subject of debate, not to mention…
- Brain Map To Success In Social Media (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 28, 2011, 17:50
What's the Problem? Social Media is a profoundly important innovation in the way the world does business. But with a few notable exceptions, it is not…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Social Media Strategies for Seniors (Pt. 3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 22, 2011, 12:47
Background Are Seniors a prime mover in the modern march toward entrepreneurship? Yes, they are. Will they play an increasingly larger role? Yes,…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Is Age Discrimination a Blessing in Disguise? (Pt. 2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 21, 2011, 12:07
In the introduction to his recently published book Encore! Encore! Joe Wasylyk makes the following observation: "Many Seniors have elected to become…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Where's the Fire? (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 19, 2011, 17:21
The Slow Journey When I was a teenager, I would watch my father shuffling from his bedroom to the breakfast table on Saturday mornings. You know the shuffle…
- E13 Social Media Strategy - The Vanguard Approach by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 18, 2011, 14:30
For those of you who have been associated with me for an extended period of time, (some for more than 20 years), you know that my online business strategy…
- Focusing on the Future - and Winning Today (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2011, 16:09
This is the first in a series of articles on companies that are not racing to keep up with Social Media. In fact they are focusing on the future, while…
- Behind On Technology? Don't Worry. You're In Very Good Company. by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2011, 11:29
Do you feel like your company's a little behind on current technology? Are you racing to catch up with all the tools and techniques? Well, don't feel…
- Bruce Springsteen and Social Media - "Nobody Wins Unless Everybody Wins" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 12, 2011, 16:39
I was reminded today by Bill Taylor, (the prolific writer and co-founder of Fast Company Magazine), of a small but important slice of Americana -- that…
- 2 Essential Keys To Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 11, 2011, 18:30
Over the last year, with the meteoric rise in Social Media entrepreneurship, volumes have been written about the keys to success. Recommended strategies,…
- How to Devour the Competition: The ONE Big Idea by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 10, 2011, 19:44
Do you want to beat the competition? Why stop there? This article will teach you how to devour the competition -- with the unequaled ferocity of a…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.9) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2011, 15:47
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.8) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 5, 2011, 17:13
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.7) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 4, 2011, 17:40
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.6) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 3, 2011, 07:53
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.5) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 1, 2011, 15:08
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Social Media Flight Operations: The View From 6 Miles High by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 31, 2011, 14:46
Many years before I began my online career, it was my honor to serve in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972. Not surprisingly, there is much…
- If You're an Entrepreneur, You MUST Watch This Video by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 17:22
If you are an entrepreneur, or you wish you were, this video is a must see. If you ever wake up in the morning wondering what to do next to be successful,…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.4) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 15:08
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 11:48
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals and Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 29, 2011, 13:41
Step 2. Carpe Diem: Seize the day ... every day ... to advance your Social Media goals. Social Media is an amazing business and culture-altering…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 28, 2011, 13:03
1. THE PROPER WAY TO SET GOALS Setting goals has been a central tenet of human accomplishment since Noah built the Ark. But even Noah had it wrong. His…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 26, 2011, 18:53
This is Part 3 in a series … to read Part 1 click here. To read Part 2 click here. To recap from the previous articles, the first ten Secrets to Success…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 26, 2011, 12:52
This is Part 2 in a series ... to read Part 1 click here. To read Part 3 click here. To recap from the previous article, the first five Secrets to Success…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 25, 2011, 18:01
First the bad news. We live in a broken world. Recession, foreclosures, business bailouts and outright failures scream from the headlines every day --…
- 6 Reasons to Take Your Online Business Global by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 24, 2011, 15:36
Looking back over the last two decades of online business, there have been many paradigm-shifting events: Email, the World Wide Web, E-Commerce, and most…
- 5 Questions to Ask So You Won't Fail at Social Media by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 23, 2011, 10:05
On the road to Social Media success, there ought to be an "Oops!!" sign. For far too many entrepreneurs, with or without Social Media expertise, business…
- Work Hard & Leave Your Ruby Slippers At Home by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 21, 2011, 13:48
Earlier today, I stumbled upon a profound posting that speaks to the traps a new blogger should avoid. It is sage advice. Because I believe it deserves to…
- Show Me, Don't Tell Me - 10 Astonishing Videos & the Strategy Behind Them by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 18, 2011, 15:19
It is axiomatic on the Internet, that if you want to succeed in marketing, and you have something compelling to say, it is infinitely more powerful to "show"…
- 10 Steps to Become a Social Media Power User - Part 1 by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 9, 2011, 16:13
Looking back over time, Social Media is a relatively new yet powerful way to do business. From its infancy when MySpace was all the rage, but mostly derided…
- Attention Entrepreneurs - Why and How You Should Use Social Media by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 4, 2011, 15:10
On March 3, 2011, the SmartBlog on Social Media expressed the view that "entrepreneurs dread Social Media." This assertion, taken from a poll of 258 of…
- 27 Facts - Social Media is the New Industrial Revolution by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 3, 2011, 15:28
Here are the important, even staggering highlights, from the YouTube Video below: 50% of world's population is under 30 96% of Millenials have joined a…
- 23 Steps for Building a Sizable and Engaged Twitter Following (Updated 01/18/12) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 3, 2011, 12:40
Updated Stats as of January 18, 2012: Twitter Followers (@jerichotech) 70,031 Tweeted Updates 22,882 Twitter Lists 2,378 My new…
- Social Media for Business | The Most Watched Slideshare Presentation of the Year by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 30, 2010, 10:18
If you found this presentation on Social Media for Business (by Presentation Advisors) useful, please watch Jericho's two recent presentations on the same…
- The 7 Reasons for Lackluster Social Media Results (Video) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 23, 2010, 02:43
-------------------------------------------------------- If you believe your company can benefit from a robust and highly professional Social Media…
- Top 7 Reasons for Lackluster Social Media Results by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 13, 2010, 10:59
According to an important study of the largest 100 companies in the Fortune Global 500 index, conducted by the Altimeter Group, 79% of corporations have…
- The Ultimate Social Media Innovation by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 25, 2010, 15:19
At this advanced stage of Social Media development, most would agree that major companies have embraced the new opportunities with gusto and success. Few…
- The Social Media CEO by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 3, 2010, 14:04
In his 1999 bestseller of the same name, Bill Gates referred to our rapidly evolving business climate as "Business @ The Speed of Thought." Like many of his…
- The Social Media Superhighway by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 24, 2010, 14:50
One fundamental question that remains to be answered about Social Media, is whether it is primarily an instrument for change, or a catalyst for action? …
- Never Give Up! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 21, 2010, 01:42
For the millions of entrepreneurs worldwide, who are struggling through this economic winter, here are three simple words that will change your life: …
- Serial Entrepreneurship: The Medici Success Formula by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 17, 2010, 09:25
The daily tedium, stress and uncertainty of being an entrepreneur is a malady most of us are familiar with. For entrepreneurs generally, the most common…
- The Art of the Elevator Pitch by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 6, 2010, 14:47
Success or failure sometimes depends upon verbal agility in the moment. Whether you're building your own business, seeking investors, or simply trying to…
- Social Media Strategy: It Is Simple But It Isn't Easy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 5, 2010, 09:59
Chess is an intricate game of strategy, and precise execution. The basics can be learned in an hour, but the subtleties necessary to win, with regularity and…
- Venture Capital and Social Media: A New Numbers Game by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 2, 2010, 17:12
As recently reported in the Harvard Business Review, there is a new and unlikely entrant into the emerging Social Media arena: The venture capital…
- Competition: Death Knell or Dinner Bell by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 13, 2010, 10:28
Some entrepreneurs believe you should run from competition; others believe you should run toward it. A few misguided souls believe that their idea is so…
- Twitter: Reading The Tea Leaves by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 11, 2010, 12:55
In October, 2007, Tom Davenport, a noted technology author and holder of the President’s Chair in Information Technology and Management at Babson College,…
- Strategy Is More Than Analysis by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 10, 2010, 14:45
We are all familiar with the scene: A group of presumably brilliant strategy consultants, perched around a conference table in a spacious Board Room, are…
- Bellwether Leadership by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 8, 2010, 10:13
What is bellwether leadership? According to Wikipedia, a bellwether is "any entity in a given arena that serves to create or influence trends or to presage…
- Big Ideas for Small Businesses by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 28, 2010, 08:16
It was almost 50 years ago that the philosopher Thomas Kuhn coined the term paradigm shift -- the moment when our worldview fundamentally changes because…
- Social Media Metrics by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 13, 2010, 08:51
The vanguard of Social Media thought and practice is the development of metrics to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of your company's effort. A…
- Social Media: Vladimir And The Dancing Poodles by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 8, 2010, 14:44
With Social Media being one of the fastest growing specialties in business, (a Google search for "social media experts" returns 9.4 million results), why are…
- Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 7, 2010, 12:50
In "Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT1)", I asked my readers how many times they had heard the expression “thinking outside the box?” …
- Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 6, 2010, 17:55
How many times have we heard the expression "thinking outside the box?" A Google search for the phrase results in 597,000 websites, so it is safe to say…
- Learn Continually, or Fail Ultimately. by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 2, 2010, 13:49
For those of us who can remember a time when the World Wide Web was a new concept, the Internet once seemed adventurous and exciting. Not much was at stake in…
- Twitter Influence in Technology – History (Part4) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 27, 2010, 12:56
As has been said many times by many people, a picture is often worth a thousand words, (or Tweets in this instance.) Accolades to Information Architects…
- Social Media Perspective - Without It You Are Blind by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 25, 2010, 14:00
THE PROBLEM Why do so many online businesses fail? In today's unpredictable environment, you could certainly argue that factors such as the unavailability…
- What is Leadership? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 7, 2010, 13:00
WHAT IS LEADERSHIP? Leadership is a powerful and relentless combination of strategy, execution and inspiration. To lead you must know where you are, where…
- Websites and The Mousetrap Mythology by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 6, 2010, 17:00
Like any new and powerful cultural phenomena, the Internet and the World Wide Web have been breeding grounds for myth. Our desire to explain this…
- Social Media: Is The Medium the Message? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 4, 2010, 09:19
However we define it, Social Media is a harbinger of crucial things to come. It has increasing impact on how we view the world, how we can make a difference…
- iPhone Market Share Is Immense by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 3, 2010, 14:36
The Apple iPhone is having a growing impact on how we receive information over the Internet. Apple is being repaid for their preeminence by an immense market…
- You Always Need A Plan by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 30, 2010, 13:25
There is a scene in "Alice in Wonderland" where the following conversation takes place between Alice and the Cheshire Cat: Alice: "I was just wondering if…
- Is Blogging Worth the Immense Extra Effort? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 29, 2010, 07:22
What is the difference in outcome between a compelling website, and that same website attached to a popular blog? Is blogging worth the immense extra…
- Incubating Entrepreneurial Ideas by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 27, 2010, 13:49
The time has come to resurrect a business model that has been missing from the growing edge of the Internet for several years: the Incubator for Entrepreneuri…
- Going International by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 27, 2010, 09:04
As a service to our clients who often ask about the possibility of "Going International," and as a resource for our fellow members of international trade…
- Seth Godin: Small is the New Big by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 26, 2010, 17:09
Seth Godin is an individual upon whose shoulders we stand as we expand our reach beyond our grasp. In the world of online business his is a very important…
- Angel$ Are Where You Find Them by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 21, 2010, 14:21
For those of you who lived through the dot.com bubble, (covering roughly 1995–2000, with a climax on March 10, 2000 with the NASDAQ peaking at 5132.52), you…
- Dunkin Donuts, Ford Motor Company and Mountain Dew by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 20, 2010, 11:15
Here is a multiple choice question, taken from current headlines. Which of the following characteristics do Dunkin' Donuts, Ford Motor Company and…
- Necessity is the Mother of ... Innovation by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 19, 2010, 11:41
We have all heard the expression, originally penned by Plato in his timeless classic Republic: "Necessity is the mother of invention." That same idea,…
- Making Good on Our Promise - Thanks Myrna by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 17, 2010, 14:49
When we started this new series of Twitter articles, we promised to give you the "best thinking of Internet visionaries." Myrna Bard, a very accomplished…
- On the Field of Battle by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2010, 10:49
As we role forward into the 21st century, we are destined to witness a war of enormous import, played out on a world-wide stage. Three formidable armies are…
- It is QUALITY not QUANTITY that counts by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 15, 2010, 15:48
Ben Straley, the CEO of Meteor Solutions, really understands the old adage, "It's quality not quantity that counts..." (a concept infinitely more important in…
- Twitter on Paper - Congratulations! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 15, 2010, 15:00
Our thanks go out to Twitter's co-founder, Ev Williams, and his designer, Gerardo Obieta, who together have increased our knowledge of his remarkable brainchild…
- Insurance and Social Media: The Perfect Storms Collide (Part 2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 15, 2010, 13:31
The Chart above illustrates the Top Ten Stock Property & Casualty Companies, from the Fortune 100, in 2009. The question this article will raise is whether…
- Insurance and Social Media: The Perfect Storms Collide (Part 1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 13, 2010, 17:31
The Insurance Industry and Social Media: One has been a mainstay of our economy since its birth; one is a newborn with enormous potential. What would…
- A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Hours by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 11, 2010, 10:48
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. In the case of the image to the left, which illustrates the Demographics of all the top Social Media…
- If you build it, they will come! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2010, 10:37
(Social Media Basics, Part Two) Every work of timeless art begins with a blank canvas. In the case of successful Internet initiatives, and the websites…
- If you build it, they will come! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2010, 10:37
(Social Media Basics, Part Two) Every work of timeless art begins with a blank canvas. In the case of successful Internet initiatives, and the websites…
- This is a Football...The Social Media Basics by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 6, 2010, 12:47
Anyone who is familiar with football, knows the famous story of Vince Lombardi when he was hired to coach the failing Green Bay Packers. After ten years of…
- Answers to Mistakes, Before They Happen by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 5, 2010, 10:13
Have you ever asked yourself, immediately after making a significant business mistake, "I wonder if any other entrepreneur has ever had this problem?" …
- The Ten Suggestions by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 2, 2010, 12:27
In these difficult days or recession, unpredictable business trends and unforeseen business challenges, every creative idea has even greater value. The…
- Executing Your Strategic Plan by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 18, 2009, 12:18
The most important aspect of your Social Media-related business plan, (or any business plan for that matter), is not the plan itself ... it's the execution of…
- The New Marketing by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 6, 2009, 17:06
Guy Kawasaki and Brian Halligan, founder of Hubspot, two of the leading voices in the particulars of Social Media and its corresponding marketing strategies,…
- Twitter: Myths and Opportunities (Part 1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 3, 2009, 11:04
Part 1 of 6: In our previous post, "TwitterTown USA - Is It Worth The Trip?" we presented two cogent articles, both from the Harvard Business Review,…
- Four Success Lessons from Humpty-Dumpty by: Michael R.H. Stewart
- Category: Success Stories (64)
- The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 23, 2011, 07:11
The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy Women in the executive workforce are finding themselves at the epicenter of a shockwave that is changing…
- The One Secret to Winning at Twitter by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 1, 2011, 12:34
This is an excerpt from Chapter 29 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory. Consistency Everyone has their pet theory regarding the secrets to winning at…
- Steve Jobs - The True Measure of the Man by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 7, 2011, 13:05
A Man of Consequence Steve Jobs was indeed a man of consequence. He was the quintessential entrepreneur. But above all, he was remarkably human. He has…
- Trajectory Selling - It's Not Your Father's Bottle-Rocket by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 14, 2011, 11:00
Leaving the Bonds of Earth This post introduces the exciting last element of the Trajectory Formula as provided in my forthcoming book. Called Trajectory…
- Steve Jobs - In Memoriam by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 5, 2011, 18:19
The Bell Tolls For All Of Us When John Dunne penned his immortal words, "Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee," he must have had men…
- The Secret to Innovation: Looking Inside Yourself by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 27, 2011, 11:19
When All Else Fails Use The Mud What can entrepreneurs learn from the legends of the oil industry? What was the secret to their success? …
- The Runaway Stage and A New Kind of American Hero by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 25, 2011, 12:04
A New Kind of Hero It was 1860 and America had moved west. Unbroken wilderness was challenging Americans to adapt. Indian paths had become…
- Inspirational American Entrepreneurs (Part 1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 24, 2011, 15:19
The Light of America In the early 1880's, America was reeling from an economic catastrophe called the Panic of 1873 -- an event that triggered a…
- Trajectory Chapter 10. SUPER Motivation - The Desire to Feed Our Families by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 10, 2011, 17:33
(This is Chapter 3 of Trajectory, the forthcoming book by Michael R.H. Stewart) CHAPTER 10: SUPER MOTIVATION There is an overarching objective in…
- 25 Secrets For Solving BIG Problems In Your Business by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 2, 2011, 05:08
How To Solve Your BIG Problems Some problems you face in business are small ones that can easily be solved. You've seen them before and you have ready-made…
- Steve Jobs – The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 28, 2011, 15:50
The Wisdom of Steve Jobs This article is -- unashamedly -- a tribute to the wisdom of Steve Jobs. His is not the kind of ephemeral wisdom you learn at…
- Steve Jobs – The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 27, 2011, 14:16
IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCE This is Part 2 in a brief story of Steve Jobs -- a truly remarkable man. There can be no doubt that he has had a material impact on…
- Steve Jobs - The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 26, 2011, 15:59
The Perfect Example An enormous amount of digital ink has covered the Internet in the last few days -- about Steve Jobs. It is rare that one individual…
- Fascinating New Women Entrepreneurs - April Morris by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 23, 2011, 13:43
The Race To Prominence It has been over twenty years since Congress passed the Women’s Business Ownership Act, legislation that was enacted to give women…
- Trajectory Chapter 1 - "The Perfect Trajectory" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 9, 2011, 17:16
Launch Countdown Chapter 1 - The Perfect Trajectory Many years ago, I was invited by NASA to the launch of the Space Shuttle. I stood…
- Economic Storm Clouds Ahead - Finding Opportunity by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 5, 2011, 16:45
Ad Utrumque Paratus As we struggle through these incredibly turbulent economic times, only two outcomes are possible: Either things will get…
- Gabby Giffords - A Miracle Within A Miracle by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 2, 2011, 09:50
Like so many other Americans, I sat transfixed over the weekend watching democracy in action as our elected representatives began confronting our national…
- Jericho's Actual Twitter Results - Recession Pricing by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 25, 2011, 17:17
Attention: New Recession Pricing, at 70% off our normal rate, goes into effect Monday, August 8, 2011. Click here to learn more, The Results Speak For…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs – Lisa Bruckner by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 21, 2011, 15:59
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Social Media to further their ambitions and their…
- Social Media Has Become A Force Of Nature by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 29, 2011, 15:20
A Force of Nature The electrifying growth of Social Media continues to amaze, as it impacts every area of our lives. Once thought to be a mere technologic…
- Fascinating New Women Entrepreneurs by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 10, 2011, 14:57
The Race To Prominence It has been over twenty years since Congress passed the Women’s Business Ownership Act, legislation that was enacted to give women…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs – Liz Strauss by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 7, 2011, 10:06
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Twitter to further their ambitions and their…
- Hidden Keys To Ultimate Success - That Most Entrepreneurs Miss by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 3, 2011, 15:36
The Struggle To The Top Countless articles have been written about the entrepreneurial climb to success. What have we learned, exactly? The climb is…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs - Alexandra Levit by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 26, 2011, 14:01
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Twitter to further their ambitions and their…
- Soft Power In Women's Hands - The Key to Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 19, 2011, 14:22
Women and Soft Power In a recent blog posting on the Harvard Business Review, (January 19, 2011), Vineet Nayar made the following important comment: "The…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories – Disney and Anne Sweeney by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 11, 2011, 15:53
This is the 3rd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Women's Social Media Success Stories - PepsiCo and Indra Nooyi by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 4, 2011, 15:35
This is the 2nd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories - Kraft Foods and Irene Rosenfeld by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 3, 2011, 06:43
Background & Apologies Cataloging the Social Media successes attributable to women is a daunting task. Not because of limited numbers, but instead…
- In Social Media, Women May Be the Dominant Sex - Brain Map (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 29, 2011, 17:40
In Social Media, Women May Have the Advantage. Historically, the differences between men and women in business have been the subject of debate, not to mention…
- Brain Map To Success In Social Media (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 28, 2011, 17:50
What's the Problem? Social Media is a profoundly important innovation in the way the world does business. But with a few notable exceptions, it is not…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Social Media Strategies for Seniors (Pt. 3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 22, 2011, 12:47
Background Are Seniors a prime mover in the modern march toward entrepreneurship? Yes, they are. Will they play an increasingly larger role? Yes,…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Is Age Discrimination a Blessing in Disguise? (Pt. 2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 21, 2011, 12:07
In the introduction to his recently published book Encore! Encore! Joe Wasylyk makes the following observation: "Many Seniors have elected to become…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Where's the Fire? (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 19, 2011, 17:21
The Slow Journey When I was a teenager, I would watch my father shuffling from his bedroom to the breakfast table on Saturday mornings. You know the shuffle…
- Focusing on the Future - and Winning Today (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2011, 16:09
This is the first in a series of articles on companies that are not racing to keep up with Social Media. In fact they are focusing on the future, while…
- Bruce Springsteen and Social Media - "Nobody Wins Unless Everybody Wins" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 12, 2011, 16:39
I was reminded today by Bill Taylor, (the prolific writer and co-founder of Fast Company Magazine), of a small but important slice of Americana -- that…
- If You're an Entrepreneur, You MUST Watch This Video by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 17:22
If you are an entrepreneur, or you wish you were, this video is a must see. If you ever wake up in the morning wondering what to do next to be successful,…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 28, 2011, 13:03
1. THE PROPER WAY TO SET GOALS Setting goals has been a central tenet of human accomplishment since Noah built the Ark. But even Noah had it wrong. His…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 26, 2011, 18:53
This is Part 3 in a series … to read Part 1 click here. To read Part 2 click here. To recap from the previous articles, the first ten Secrets to Success…
- Show Me, Don't Tell Me - 10 Astonishing Videos & the Strategy Behind Them by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 18, 2011, 15:19
It is axiomatic on the Internet, that if you want to succeed in marketing, and you have something compelling to say, it is infinitely more powerful to "show"…
- 27 Facts - Social Media is the New Industrial Revolution by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 3, 2011, 15:28
Here are the important, even staggering highlights, from the YouTube Video below: 50% of world's population is under 30 96% of Millenials have joined a…
- 23 Steps for Building a Sizable and Engaged Twitter Following (Updated 01/18/12) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 3, 2011, 12:40
Updated Stats as of January 18, 2012: Twitter Followers (@jerichotech) 70,031 Tweeted Updates 22,882 Twitter Lists 2,378 My new…
- Facebook Domination (Infographic) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
January 13, 2011, 11:47
Getting in touch with me is very easy Have a question? Or just want to chat about your business? Simply call the number below. During normal business…
- Ted Williams: Social Media's Cinderella Story by: Michael R.H. Stewart
January 6, 2011, 11:47
In recent days, the awesome power of Social Media has proven once again that it can change lives in miraculous ways. Ted Williams, a charming and faithful…
- Never Give Up! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 21, 2010, 01:42
For the millions of entrepreneurs worldwide, who are struggling through this economic winter, here are three simple words that will change your life: …
- Social Media: Nothing Succeeds Like Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 9, 2010, 19:33
Alexandre Dumas, the French dramatist, originally penned the exclamation "Nothing succeeds like success" over 200 years ago. Since then it has been repeated…
- Big Ideas for Small Businesses by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 28, 2010, 08:16
It was almost 50 years ago that the philosopher Thomas Kuhn coined the term paradigm shift -- the moment when our worldview fundamentally changes because…
- Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 7, 2010, 12:50
In "Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT1)", I asked my readers how many times they had heard the expression “thinking outside the box?” …
- Learn Continually, or Fail Ultimately. by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 2, 2010, 13:49
For those of us who can remember a time when the World Wide Web was a new concept, the Internet once seemed adventurous and exciting. Not much was at stake in…
- Twitter Influence in Technology – History (Part4) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 27, 2010, 12:56
As has been said many times by many people, a picture is often worth a thousand words, (or Tweets in this instance.) Accolades to Information Architects…
- Twitter Influence in Technology – History (Part3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 26, 2010, 10:04
As has been said many times by many people, a picture is often worth a thousand words, (or Tweets in this instance.) Accolades to Information Architects…
- Twitter Influence In Technology – History (Part2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 25, 2010, 12:11
As has been said many times by many people, a picture is often worth a thousand words, (or Tweets in this instance.) Accolades to Information Architects…
- Twitter Influence in Technology - History (Part1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 24, 2010, 14:09
As has been said many times by many people, a picture is often worth a thousand words, (or Tweets in this instance.) Accolades to Information Architects who…
- Social Media Explosion Continues by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 19, 2010, 08:00
Well, it's official: Social Media is an explosion and Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn have not only survived, they have transformed the way we communicate. In…
- iPhone Market Share Is Immense by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 3, 2010, 14:36
The Apple iPhone is having a growing impact on how we receive information over the Internet. Apple is being repaid for their preeminence by an immense market…
- Incubating Entrepreneurial Ideas by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 27, 2010, 13:49
The time has come to resurrect a business model that has been missing from the growing edge of the Internet for several years: the Incubator for Entrepreneuri…
- Seth Godin: Small is the New Big by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 26, 2010, 17:09
Seth Godin is an individual upon whose shoulders we stand as we expand our reach beyond our grasp. In the world of online business his is a very important…
- Dunkin Donuts, Ford Motor Company and Mountain Dew by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 20, 2010, 11:15
Here is a multiple choice question, taken from current headlines. Which of the following characteristics do Dunkin' Donuts, Ford Motor Company and…
- Necessity is the Mother of ... Innovation by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 19, 2010, 11:41
We have all heard the expression, originally penned by Plato in his timeless classic Republic: "Necessity is the mother of invention." That same idea,…
- It is QUALITY not QUANTITY that counts by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 15, 2010, 15:48
Ben Straley, the CEO of Meteor Solutions, really understands the old adage, "It's quality not quantity that counts..." (a concept infinitely more important in…
- Twitter on Paper - Congratulations! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 15, 2010, 15:00
Our thanks go out to Twitter's co-founder, Ev Williams, and his designer, Gerardo Obieta, who together have increased our knowledge of his remarkable brainchild…
- If you build it, they will come! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2010, 10:37
(Social Media Basics, Part Two) Every work of timeless art begins with a blank canvas. In the case of successful Internet initiatives, and the websites…
- If you build it, they will come! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2010, 10:37
(Social Media Basics, Part Two) Every work of timeless art begins with a blank canvas. In the case of successful Internet initiatives, and the websites…
- The New Uncharted Territory by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 4, 2010, 11:39
CONGRATULATIONS: Jericho Technology would like to send this well-deserved accolade to Scott Monty at Ford Motor Company. He is a man whose time has…
- Twitter: Myths and Opportunities (Part 1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 3, 2009, 11:04
Part 1 of 6: In our previous post, "TwitterTown USA - Is It Worth The Trip?" we presented two cogent articles, both from the Harvard Business Review,…
- The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
- Category: General Business (124)
- The 7 Indispensable Links to Twitter Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
January 1, 2012, 11:20
This is Chapter 56 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory. It is the last chapter that will be made available prior to publication later this month. Indisp…
- Four Success Lessons from Humpty-Dumpty by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 31, 2011, 07:18
This is Chapter 10 from the forthcoming book, Trajectory. 1. Don’t Be Hard-Boiled Humpty-Dumpty is most remembered for falling off the wall, of…
- The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 23, 2011, 07:11
The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy Women in the executive workforce are finding themselves at the epicenter of a shockwave that is changing…
- The One Secret to Winning at Twitter by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 1, 2011, 12:34
This is an excerpt from Chapter 29 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory. Consistency Everyone has their pet theory regarding the secrets to winning at…
- Aggregate Positive Exposure - Return on Involvement by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 24, 2011, 12:46
Chapter 27 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory Aggregate Positive Exposure We are all familiar with the notion of encouraging "eyes on your website."…
- The "Show Me" Factor - Demonstrable Value by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 21, 2011, 04:52
Please note: This is Part 1 of Chapter 26 from the forthcoming book, Trajectory. The "Show Me" Factor Among entrepreneurs, the most common…
- Crucial Awareness: More Likely to Win by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 9, 2011, 16:02
Crucial Awareness What is one obvious difference between a long-term success and a failure? What causes a remarkable company to become a memory long before…
- Steve Jobs - The True Measure of the Man by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 7, 2011, 13:05
A Man of Consequence Steve Jobs was indeed a man of consequence. He was the quintessential entrepreneur. But above all, he was remarkably human. He has…
- How to Achieve Escape Velocity by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 20, 2011, 08:52
This concept is a vital part of the Trajectory Formula, as it appears in my forthcoming book. Escape Velocity In physics, escape velocity is “the…
- Trajectory Selling - It's Not Your Father's Bottle-Rocket by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 14, 2011, 11:00
Leaving the Bonds of Earth This post introduces the exciting last element of the Trajectory Formula as provided in my forthcoming book. Called Trajectory…
- Trajectory Chapter 9 - Make An Irrevocable Commitment by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 4, 2011, 12:56
This is a continuation of the Strategy chapter in Trajectory. Effective Strategy Requires An Irrevocable Commitment You may remember from the…
- The Secret to Innovation: Looking Inside Yourself by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 27, 2011, 11:19
When All Else Fails Use The Mud What can entrepreneurs learn from the legends of the oil industry? What was the secret to their success? …
- The Runaway Stage and A New Kind of American Hero by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 25, 2011, 12:04
A New Kind of Hero It was 1860 and America had moved west. Unbroken wilderness was challenging Americans to adapt. Indian paths had become…
- Inspirational American Entrepreneurs (Part 1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 24, 2011, 15:19
The Light of America In the early 1880's, America was reeling from an economic catastrophe called the Panic of 1873 -- an event that triggered a…
- Trajectory Chapter 77. Finding Motivated Followers by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 22, 2011, 09:13
DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH Diamonds are created naturally under extreme pressure, usually 100 miles or more below the surface of the earth. When they are…
- Entrepreneurs and Politics: Get Real, Get Informed and Get Involved by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 17, 2011, 13:55
What Can We Agree On? As online professionals, (those who look to online business as a full-time profession, expecting it to make a profit), we are told to…
- Trajectory Chapter 10. SUPER Motivation - The Desire to Feed Our Families by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 10, 2011, 17:33
(This is Chapter 3 of Trajectory, the forthcoming book by Michael R.H. Stewart) CHAPTER 10: SUPER MOTIVATION There is an overarching objective in…
- 25 Secrets For Solving BIG Problems In Your Business by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 2, 2011, 05:08
How To Solve Your BIG Problems Some problems you face in business are small ones that can easily be solved. You've seen them before and you have ready-made…
- Steve Jobs – The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 28, 2011, 15:50
The Wisdom of Steve Jobs This article is -- unashamedly -- a tribute to the wisdom of Steve Jobs. His is not the kind of ephemeral wisdom you learn at…
- Steve Jobs – The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 27, 2011, 14:16
IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCE This is Part 2 in a brief story of Steve Jobs -- a truly remarkable man. There can be no doubt that he has had a material impact on…
- Steve Jobs - The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 26, 2011, 15:59
The Perfect Example An enormous amount of digital ink has covered the Internet in the last few days -- about Steve Jobs. It is rare that one individual…
- Fascinating New Women Entrepreneurs - April Morris by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 23, 2011, 13:43
The Race To Prominence It has been over twenty years since Congress passed the Women’s Business Ownership Act, legislation that was enacted to give women…
- Trajectory Chapter 1 - "The Perfect Trajectory" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 9, 2011, 17:16
Launch Countdown Chapter 1 - The Perfect Trajectory Many years ago, I was invited by NASA to the launch of the Space Shuttle. I stood…
- Economic Storm Clouds Ahead - Finding Opportunity by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 5, 2011, 16:45
Ad Utrumque Paratus As we struggle through these incredibly turbulent economic times, only two outcomes are possible: Either things will get…
- Jericho's Actual Twitter Results - Recession Pricing by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 25, 2011, 17:17
Attention: New Recession Pricing, at 70% off our normal rate, goes into effect Monday, August 8, 2011. Click here to learn more, The Results Speak For…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs – Lisa Bruckner by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 21, 2011, 15:59
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Social Media to further their ambitions and their…
- The Secret To Finding Money For Your Business by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 30, 2011, 16:02
What Is The Secret To Finding Money? What is the secret to finding money for your business? You must ask for it. Sounds simple, right? But it isn't. …
- Social Media Has Become A Force Of Nature by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 29, 2011, 15:20
A Force of Nature The electrifying growth of Social Media continues to amaze, as it impacts every area of our lives. Once thought to be a mere technologic…
- Twitter is Not for Twits! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 17, 2011, 12:21
Twitter is Not Monkey Business My mother, God rest her soul, is now just a memory. But an amusing one. Occasionally, like for example when the meatloaf…
- Fascinating New Women Entrepreneurs by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 10, 2011, 14:57
The Race To Prominence It has been over twenty years since Congress passed the Women’s Business Ownership Act, legislation that was enacted to give women…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs – Liz Strauss by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 7, 2011, 10:06
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Twitter to further their ambitions and their…
- Hidden Keys To Ultimate Success - That Most Entrepreneurs Miss by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 3, 2011, 15:36
The Struggle To The Top Countless articles have been written about the entrepreneurial climb to success. What have we learned, exactly? The climb is…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs - Alexandra Levit by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 26, 2011, 14:01
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Twitter to further their ambitions and their…
- Soft Power In Women's Hands - The Key to Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 19, 2011, 14:22
Women and Soft Power In a recent blog posting on the Harvard Business Review, (January 19, 2011), Vineet Nayar made the following important comment: "The…
- Social Media - Time Is The Wisest Counselor Of All by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 16, 2011, 16:26
It's All Greek To Me How many times have you heard a frustrated businessperson exclaim, "Social Media, it's all Greek to me?" As it turns out, that's at…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories – Disney and Anne Sweeney by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 11, 2011, 15:53
This is the 3rd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Is Twitter a Failed Business Strategy? The Overweight Doctor Dilemma by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 9, 2011, 17:33
Have you ever had this experience? You move into a new community and you are looking for a new doctor. Having no one to give you expert guidance, you…
- Women's Social Media Success Stories - PepsiCo and Indra Nooyi by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 4, 2011, 15:35
This is the 2nd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories - Kraft Foods and Irene Rosenfeld by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 3, 2011, 06:43
Background & Apologies Cataloging the Social Media successes attributable to women is a daunting task. Not because of limited numbers, but instead…
- In Social Media, Women May Be the Dominant Sex - Brain Map (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 29, 2011, 17:40
In Social Media, Women May Have the Advantage. Historically, the differences between men and women in business have been the subject of debate, not to mention…
- Brain Map To Success In Social Media (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 28, 2011, 17:50
What's the Problem? Social Media is a profoundly important innovation in the way the world does business. But with a few notable exceptions, it is not…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Social Media Strategies for Seniors (Pt. 3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 22, 2011, 12:47
Background Are Seniors a prime mover in the modern march toward entrepreneurship? Yes, they are. Will they play an increasingly larger role? Yes,…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Is Age Discrimination a Blessing in Disguise? (Pt. 2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 21, 2011, 12:07
In the introduction to his recently published book Encore! Encore! Joe Wasylyk makes the following observation: "Many Seniors have elected to become…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Where's the Fire? (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 19, 2011, 17:21
The Slow Journey When I was a teenager, I would watch my father shuffling from his bedroom to the breakfast table on Saturday mornings. You know the shuffle…
- E13 Social Media Strategy - The Vanguard Approach by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 18, 2011, 14:30
For those of you who have been associated with me for an extended period of time, (some for more than 20 years), you know that my online business strategy…
- Focusing on the Future - and Winning Today (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2011, 16:09
This is the first in a series of articles on companies that are not racing to keep up with Social Media. In fact they are focusing on the future, while…
- Behind On Technology? Don't Worry. You're In Very Good Company. by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2011, 11:29
Do you feel like your company's a little behind on current technology? Are you racing to catch up with all the tools and techniques? Well, don't feel…
- Corporate Leader or Entrepreneur: Which Road Should You Travel? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 13, 2011, 16:43
If you are investing the time to read this lengthy article, you are serious about your future and determined to be successful. And perhaps you are asking…
- Bruce Springsteen and Social Media - "Nobody Wins Unless Everybody Wins" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 12, 2011, 16:39
I was reminded today by Bill Taylor, (the prolific writer and co-founder of Fast Company Magazine), of a small but important slice of Americana -- that…
- 2 Essential Keys To Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 11, 2011, 18:30
Over the last year, with the meteoric rise in Social Media entrepreneurship, volumes have been written about the keys to success. Recommended strategies,…
- How to Devour the Competition: The ONE Big Idea by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 10, 2011, 19:44
Do you want to beat the competition? Why stop there? This article will teach you how to devour the competition -- with the unequaled ferocity of a…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.9) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2011, 15:47
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.8) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 5, 2011, 17:13
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.7) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 4, 2011, 17:40
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.6) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 3, 2011, 07:53
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.5) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 1, 2011, 15:08
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Social Media Flight Operations: The View From 6 Miles High by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 31, 2011, 14:46
Many years before I began my online career, it was my honor to serve in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972. Not surprisingly, there is much…
- If You're an Entrepreneur, You MUST Watch This Video by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 17:22
If you are an entrepreneur, or you wish you were, this video is a must see. If you ever wake up in the morning wondering what to do next to be successful,…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.4) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 15:08
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 11:48
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals and Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 29, 2011, 13:41
Step 2. Carpe Diem: Seize the day ... every day ... to advance your Social Media goals. Social Media is an amazing business and culture-altering…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 28, 2011, 13:03
1. THE PROPER WAY TO SET GOALS Setting goals has been a central tenet of human accomplishment since Noah built the Ark. But even Noah had it wrong. His…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 26, 2011, 18:53
This is Part 3 in a series … to read Part 1 click here. To read Part 2 click here. To recap from the previous articles, the first ten Secrets to Success…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 26, 2011, 12:52
This is Part 2 in a series ... to read Part 1 click here. To read Part 3 click here. To recap from the previous article, the first five Secrets to Success…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 25, 2011, 18:01
First the bad news. We live in a broken world. Recession, foreclosures, business bailouts and outright failures scream from the headlines every day --…
- 6 Reasons to Take Your Online Business Global by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 24, 2011, 15:36
Looking back over the last two decades of online business, there have been many paradigm-shifting events: Email, the World Wide Web, E-Commerce, and most…
- 5 Questions to Ask So You Won't Fail at Social Media by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 23, 2011, 10:05
On the road to Social Media success, there ought to be an "Oops!!" sign. For far too many entrepreneurs, with or without Social Media expertise, business…
- Work Hard & Leave Your Ruby Slippers At Home by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 21, 2011, 13:48
Earlier today, I stumbled upon a profound posting that speaks to the traps a new blogger should avoid. It is sage advice. Because I believe it deserves to…
- Show Me, Don't Tell Me - 10 Astonishing Videos & the Strategy Behind Them by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 18, 2011, 15:19
It is axiomatic on the Internet, that if you want to succeed in marketing, and you have something compelling to say, it is infinitely more powerful to "show"…
- 10 Steps to Become a Social Media Power User - Part 2 by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 10, 2011, 12:49
This is Part 2 in a Series. To view Part 1 click here. Looking back over time, Social Media is a relatively new yet powerful way to do business. …
- 10 Steps to Become a Social Media Power User - Part 1 by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 9, 2011, 16:13
Looking back over time, Social Media is a relatively new yet powerful way to do business. From its infancy when MySpace was all the rage, but mostly derided…
- Attention Entrepreneurs - Why and How You Should Use Social Media by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 4, 2011, 15:10
On March 3, 2011, the SmartBlog on Social Media expressed the view that "entrepreneurs dread Social Media." This assertion, taken from a poll of 258 of…
- 27 Facts - Social Media is the New Industrial Revolution by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 3, 2011, 15:28
Here are the important, even staggering highlights, from the YouTube Video below: 50% of world's population is under 30 96% of Millenials have joined a…
- Social Media is Driving the Auto Industry - Chevrolet - Part 2 by: Michael R.H. Stewart
February 21, 2011, 11:39
This posting is Part 2 in the series. To recap the impetus for this series: In a recent article on Mashable, the following conclusion was drawn from a…
- Social Media is Driving the Auto Industry - Part 1 by: Michael R.H. Stewart
February 19, 2011, 14:50
In a recent article on Mashable, the following conclusion was drawn from a study of the automobile industry: The auto industry "... is known for its glitzy…
- Social Media for Business | The Most Watched Slideshare Presentation of the Year by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 30, 2010, 10:18
If you found this presentation on Social Media for Business (by Presentation Advisors) useful, please watch Jericho's two recent presentations on the same…
- The 7 Reasons for Lackluster Social Media Results (Video) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 23, 2010, 02:43
-------------------------------------------------------- If you believe your company can benefit from a robust and highly professional Social Media…
- Top 7 Reasons for Lackluster Social Media Results by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 13, 2010, 10:59
According to an important study of the largest 100 companies in the Fortune Global 500 index, conducted by the Altimeter Group, 79% of corporations have…
- The Social Media CEO by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 3, 2010, 14:04
In his 1999 bestseller of the same name, Bill Gates referred to our rapidly evolving business climate as "Business @ The Speed of Thought." Like many of his…
- The Social Media Superhighway by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 24, 2010, 14:50
One fundamental question that remains to be answered about Social Media, is whether it is primarily an instrument for change, or a catalyst for action? …
- Never Give Up! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 21, 2010, 01:42
For the millions of entrepreneurs worldwide, who are struggling through this economic winter, here are three simple words that will change your life: …
- Serial Entrepreneurship: The Medici Success Formula by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 17, 2010, 09:25
The daily tedium, stress and uncertainty of being an entrepreneur is a malady most of us are familiar with. For entrepreneurs generally, the most common…
- Social Media: Nothing Succeeds Like Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 9, 2010, 19:33
Alexandre Dumas, the French dramatist, originally penned the exclamation "Nothing succeeds like success" over 200 years ago. Since then it has been repeated…
- The Art of the Elevator Pitch by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 6, 2010, 14:47
Success or failure sometimes depends upon verbal agility in the moment. Whether you're building your own business, seeking investors, or simply trying to…
- Social Media Strategy: It Is Simple But It Isn't Easy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 5, 2010, 09:59
Chess is an intricate game of strategy, and precise execution. The basics can be learned in an hour, but the subtleties necessary to win, with regularity and…
- Venture Capital and Social Media: A New Numbers Game by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 2, 2010, 17:12
As recently reported in the Harvard Business Review, there is a new and unlikely entrant into the emerging Social Media arena: The venture capital…
- What Kind of Entrepreneur Are You? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 2, 2010, 13:38
Recently, two widely divergent articles appeared in the Harvard Business Review, both attempting to outline those characteristics necessary in entrepreneurs. …
- Bellwether Leadership by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 8, 2010, 10:13
What is bellwether leadership? According to Wikipedia, a bellwether is "any entity in a given arena that serves to create or influence trends or to presage…
- Big Ideas for Small Businesses by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 28, 2010, 08:16
It was almost 50 years ago that the philosopher Thomas Kuhn coined the term paradigm shift -- the moment when our worldview fundamentally changes because…
- Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 7, 2010, 12:50
In "Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT1)", I asked my readers how many times they had heard the expression “thinking outside the box?” …
- Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 6, 2010, 17:55
How many times have we heard the expression "thinking outside the box?" A Google search for the phrase results in 597,000 websites, so it is safe to say…
- Learn Continually, or Fail Ultimately. by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 2, 2010, 13:49
For those of us who can remember a time when the World Wide Web was a new concept, the Internet once seemed adventurous and exciting. Not much was at stake in…
- Social Media Explosion Continues by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 19, 2010, 08:00
Well, it's official: Social Media is an explosion and Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn have not only survived, they have transformed the way we communicate. In…
- The Social Media Explosion by Michael Stewart by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 13, 2010, 14:53
Michael Stewart has edited a comprehensive new book on the exciting world of social media marketing: The Social Media Explosion. Our purpose in making this…
- What is Leadership? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 7, 2010, 13:00
WHAT IS LEADERSHIP? Leadership is a powerful and relentless combination of strategy, execution and inspiration. To lead you must know where you are, where…
- Websites and The Mousetrap Mythology by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 6, 2010, 17:00
Like any new and powerful cultural phenomena, the Internet and the World Wide Web have been breeding grounds for myth. Our desire to explain this…
- Social Media: Is The Medium the Message? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 4, 2010, 09:19
However we define it, Social Media is a harbinger of crucial things to come. It has increasing impact on how we view the world, how we can make a difference…
- iPhone Market Share Is Immense by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 3, 2010, 14:36
The Apple iPhone is having a growing impact on how we receive information over the Internet. Apple is being repaid for their preeminence by an immense market…
- You Always Need A Plan by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 30, 2010, 13:25
There is a scene in "Alice in Wonderland" where the following conversation takes place between Alice and the Cheshire Cat: Alice: "I was just wondering if…
- Is Blogging Worth the Immense Extra Effort? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 29, 2010, 07:22
What is the difference in outcome between a compelling website, and that same website attached to a popular blog? Is blogging worth the immense extra…
- Incubating Entrepreneurial Ideas by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 27, 2010, 13:49
The time has come to resurrect a business model that has been missing from the growing edge of the Internet for several years: the Incubator for Entrepreneuri…
- Going International by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 27, 2010, 09:04
As a service to our clients who often ask about the possibility of "Going International," and as a resource for our fellow members of international trade…
- Seth Godin: Small is the New Big by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 26, 2010, 17:09
Seth Godin is an individual upon whose shoulders we stand as we expand our reach beyond our grasp. In the world of online business his is a very important…
- Angel$ Are Where You Find Them by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 21, 2010, 14:21
For those of you who lived through the dot.com bubble, (covering roughly 1995–2000, with a climax on March 10, 2000 with the NASDAQ peaking at 5132.52), you…
- Dunkin Donuts, Ford Motor Company and Mountain Dew by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 20, 2010, 11:15
Here is a multiple choice question, taken from current headlines. Which of the following characteristics do Dunkin' Donuts, Ford Motor Company and…
- Necessity is the Mother of ... Innovation by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 19, 2010, 11:41
We have all heard the expression, originally penned by Plato in his timeless classic Republic: "Necessity is the mother of invention." That same idea,…
- Armed for Recession: Where Best to Work by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2010, 14:27
No one is talking, but everyone is worrying. Top executives and recent college graduates alike, are all perplexed and concerned about their immediate job…
- On the Field of Battle by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2010, 10:49
As we role forward into the 21st century, we are destined to witness a war of enormous import, played out on a world-wide stage. Three formidable armies are…
- It is QUALITY not QUANTITY that counts by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 15, 2010, 15:48
Ben Straley, the CEO of Meteor Solutions, really understands the old adage, "It's quality not quantity that counts..." (a concept infinitely more important in…
- Insurance and Social Media: The Perfect Storms Collide (Part 2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 15, 2010, 13:31
The Chart above illustrates the Top Ten Stock Property & Casualty Companies, from the Fortune 100, in 2009. The question this article will raise is whether…
- Insurance and Social Media: The Perfect Storms Collide (Part 1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 13, 2010, 17:31
The Insurance Industry and Social Media: One has been a mainstay of our economy since its birth; one is a newborn with enormous potential. What would…
- A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Hours by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 11, 2010, 10:48
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. In the case of the image to the left, which illustrates the Demographics of all the top Social Media…
- If you build it, they will come! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2010, 10:37
(Social Media Basics, Part Two) Every work of timeless art begins with a blank canvas. In the case of successful Internet initiatives, and the websites…
- If you build it, they will come! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2010, 10:37
(Social Media Basics, Part Two) Every work of timeless art begins with a blank canvas. In the case of successful Internet initiatives, and the websites…
- This is a Football...The Social Media Basics by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 6, 2010, 12:47
Anyone who is familiar with football, knows the famous story of Vince Lombardi when he was hired to coach the failing Green Bay Packers. After ten years of…
- Answers to Mistakes, Before They Happen by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 5, 2010, 10:13
Have you ever asked yourself, immediately after making a significant business mistake, "I wonder if any other entrepreneur has ever had this problem?" …
- The New Uncharted Territory by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 4, 2010, 11:39
CONGRATULATIONS: Jericho Technology would like to send this well-deserved accolade to Scott Monty at Ford Motor Company. He is a man whose time has…
- The Ten Suggestions by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 2, 2010, 12:27
In these difficult days or recession, unpredictable business trends and unforeseen business challenges, every creative idea has even greater value. The…
- Technology Marketing as a Foreign Language by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 8, 2009, 14:38
In 2006, John Dodds wrote an article called "Geek Marketing 101." It's points are equally well taken in 2009, and in fact are even more relevant in the era of…
- Procrastinator's Inoculation by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 21, 2009, 09:56
You know what you need to do. You know why you need to do it. You even know what steps you must take to get it done. But there’s one small problem: you…
- What Lessons to Be Learned? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 8, 2009, 19:31
Here are two brief articles: the first from Forrester Research and Shop.org published about a year ago, and the second more recent article published by…
- "Prenez le gâteau au chocolat à la banque" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 25, 2009, 10:00
For many of you, our company motto seems incomprehensible … even, or perhaps especially, if you are fluent in French. It's been fun, and a dalliance that…
- Is It Time To Get Serious? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 8, 2009, 11:01
Taking your company online is serious business. It's no place for the inexperienced. Nowadays, it’s no longer about whether you have a website but rather how…
- Effective and Efficient by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 5, 2009, 06:47
There is a huge difference between being effective and being efficient
- The 7 Indispensable Links to Twitter Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
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- The 7 Indispensable Links to Twitter Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
January 1, 2012, 11:20
This is Chapter 56 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory. It is the last chapter that will be made available prior to publication later this month. Indisp…
- Four Success Lessons from Humpty-Dumpty by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 31, 2011, 07:18
This is Chapter 10 from the forthcoming book, Trajectory. 1. Don’t Be Hard-Boiled Humpty-Dumpty is most remembered for falling off the wall, of…
- The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 23, 2011, 07:11
The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy Women in the executive workforce are finding themselves at the epicenter of a shockwave that is changing…
- The One Secret to Winning at Twitter by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 1, 2011, 12:34
This is an excerpt from Chapter 29 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory. Consistency Everyone has their pet theory regarding the secrets to winning at…
- Aggregate Positive Exposure - Return on Involvement by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 24, 2011, 12:46
Chapter 27 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory Aggregate Positive Exposure We are all familiar with the notion of encouraging "eyes on your website."…
- The "Show Me" Factor - Demonstrable Value by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 21, 2011, 04:52
Please note: This is Part 1 of Chapter 26 from the forthcoming book, Trajectory. The "Show Me" Factor Among entrepreneurs, the most common…
- Crucial Awareness: More Likely to Win by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 9, 2011, 16:02
Crucial Awareness What is one obvious difference between a long-term success and a failure? What causes a remarkable company to become a memory long before…
- How to Achieve Escape Velocity by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 20, 2011, 08:52
This concept is a vital part of the Trajectory Formula, as it appears in my forthcoming book. Escape Velocity In physics, escape velocity is “the…
- Trajectory Selling - It's Not Your Father's Bottle-Rocket by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 14, 2011, 11:00
Leaving the Bonds of Earth This post introduces the exciting last element of the Trajectory Formula as provided in my forthcoming book. Called Trajectory…
- Trajectory Chapter 9 - Make An Irrevocable Commitment by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 4, 2011, 12:56
This is a continuation of the Strategy chapter in Trajectory. Effective Strategy Requires An Irrevocable Commitment You may remember from the…
- The Secret to Innovation: Looking Inside Yourself by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 27, 2011, 11:19
When All Else Fails Use The Mud What can entrepreneurs learn from the legends of the oil industry? What was the secret to their success? …
- Trajectory Chapter 77. Finding Motivated Followers by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 22, 2011, 09:13
DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH Diamonds are created naturally under extreme pressure, usually 100 miles or more below the surface of the earth. When they are…
- Trajectory Chapter 10. SUPER Motivation - The Desire to Feed Our Families by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 10, 2011, 17:33
(This is Chapter 3 of Trajectory, the forthcoming book by Michael R.H. Stewart) CHAPTER 10: SUPER MOTIVATION There is an overarching objective in…
- 25 Secrets For Solving BIG Problems In Your Business by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 2, 2011, 05:08
How To Solve Your BIG Problems Some problems you face in business are small ones that can easily be solved. You've seen them before and you have ready-made…
- Trajectory Chapter 1 - "The Perfect Trajectory" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 9, 2011, 17:16
Launch Countdown Chapter 1 - The Perfect Trajectory Many years ago, I was invited by NASA to the launch of the Space Shuttle. I stood…
- Economic Storm Clouds Ahead - Finding Opportunity by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 5, 2011, 16:45
Ad Utrumque Paratus As we struggle through these incredibly turbulent economic times, only two outcomes are possible: Either things will get…
- Jericho's Actual Twitter Results - Recession Pricing by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 25, 2011, 17:17
Attention: New Recession Pricing, at 70% off our normal rate, goes into effect Monday, August 8, 2011. Click here to learn more, The Results Speak For…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs – Lisa Bruckner by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 21, 2011, 15:59
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Social Media to further their ambitions and their…
- Social Media Has Become A Force Of Nature by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 29, 2011, 15:20
A Force of Nature The electrifying growth of Social Media continues to amaze, as it impacts every area of our lives. Once thought to be a mere technologic…
- Twitter is Not for Twits! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 17, 2011, 12:21
Twitter is Not Monkey Business My mother, God rest her soul, is now just a memory. But an amusing one. Occasionally, like for example when the meatloaf…
- Will the Web Rule the World? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 11, 2011, 13:12
A New Chapter Begins No sentient human would argue that the Web has not changed the world. In the 22 years since Tim Berners-Lee invented the World-Wide…
- Fascinating New Women Entrepreneurs by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 10, 2011, 14:57
The Race To Prominence It has been over twenty years since Congress passed the Women’s Business Ownership Act, legislation that was enacted to give women…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs – Liz Strauss by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 7, 2011, 10:06
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Twitter to further their ambitions and their…
- Hidden Keys To Ultimate Success - That Most Entrepreneurs Miss by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 3, 2011, 15:36
The Struggle To The Top Countless articles have been written about the entrepreneurial climb to success. What have we learned, exactly? The climb is…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs - Alexandra Levit by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 26, 2011, 14:01
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Twitter to further their ambitions and their…
- Soft Power In Women's Hands - The Key to Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 19, 2011, 14:22
Women and Soft Power In a recent blog posting on the Harvard Business Review, (January 19, 2011), Vineet Nayar made the following important comment: "The…
- Social Media - Time Is The Wisest Counselor Of All by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 16, 2011, 16:26
It's All Greek To Me How many times have you heard a frustrated businessperson exclaim, "Social Media, it's all Greek to me?" As it turns out, that's at…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories – Disney and Anne Sweeney by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 11, 2011, 15:53
This is the 3rd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Is Twitter a Failed Business Strategy? The Overweight Doctor Dilemma by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 9, 2011, 17:33
Have you ever had this experience? You move into a new community and you are looking for a new doctor. Having no one to give you expert guidance, you…
- Women's Social Media Success Stories - PepsiCo and Indra Nooyi by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 4, 2011, 15:35
This is the 2nd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories - Kraft Foods and Irene Rosenfeld by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 3, 2011, 06:43
Background & Apologies Cataloging the Social Media successes attributable to women is a daunting task. Not because of limited numbers, but instead…
- In Social Media, Women May Be the Dominant Sex - Brain Map (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 29, 2011, 17:40
In Social Media, Women May Have the Advantage. Historically, the differences between men and women in business have been the subject of debate, not to mention…
- Brain Map To Success In Social Media (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 28, 2011, 17:50
What's the Problem? Social Media is a profoundly important innovation in the way the world does business. But with a few notable exceptions, it is not…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Social Media Strategies for Seniors (Pt. 3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 22, 2011, 12:47
Background Are Seniors a prime mover in the modern march toward entrepreneurship? Yes, they are. Will they play an increasingly larger role? Yes,…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Is Age Discrimination a Blessing in Disguise? (Pt. 2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 21, 2011, 12:07
In the introduction to his recently published book Encore! Encore! Joe Wasylyk makes the following observation: "Many Seniors have elected to become…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Where's the Fire? (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 19, 2011, 17:21
The Slow Journey When I was a teenager, I would watch my father shuffling from his bedroom to the breakfast table on Saturday mornings. You know the shuffle…
- E13 Social Media Strategy - The Vanguard Approach by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 18, 2011, 14:30
For those of you who have been associated with me for an extended period of time, (some for more than 20 years), you know that my online business strategy…
- Focusing on the Future - and Winning Today (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2011, 16:09
This is the first in a series of articles on companies that are not racing to keep up with Social Media. In fact they are focusing on the future, while…
- Behind On Technology? Don't Worry. You're In Very Good Company. by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2011, 11:29
Do you feel like your company's a little behind on current technology? Are you racing to catch up with all the tools and techniques? Well, don't feel…
- Corporate Leader or Entrepreneur: Which Road Should You Travel? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 13, 2011, 16:43
If you are investing the time to read this lengthy article, you are serious about your future and determined to be successful. And perhaps you are asking…
- Bruce Springsteen and Social Media - "Nobody Wins Unless Everybody Wins" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 12, 2011, 16:39
I was reminded today by Bill Taylor, (the prolific writer and co-founder of Fast Company Magazine), of a small but important slice of Americana -- that…
- 2 Essential Keys To Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 11, 2011, 18:30
Over the last year, with the meteoric rise in Social Media entrepreneurship, volumes have been written about the keys to success. Recommended strategies,…
- How to Devour the Competition: The ONE Big Idea by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 10, 2011, 19:44
Do you want to beat the competition? Why stop there? This article will teach you how to devour the competition -- with the unequaled ferocity of a…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.9) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2011, 15:47
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.8) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 5, 2011, 17:13
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.7) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 4, 2011, 17:40
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.6) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 3, 2011, 07:53
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.5) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 1, 2011, 15:08
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Social Media Flight Operations: The View From 6 Miles High by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 31, 2011, 14:46
Many years before I began my online career, it was my honor to serve in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972. Not surprisingly, there is much…
- If You're an Entrepreneur, You MUST Watch This Video by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 17:22
If you are an entrepreneur, or you wish you were, this video is a must see. If you ever wake up in the morning wondering what to do next to be successful,…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.4) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 15:08
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 11:48
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals and Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 29, 2011, 13:41
Step 2. Carpe Diem: Seize the day ... every day ... to advance your Social Media goals. Social Media is an amazing business and culture-altering…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 28, 2011, 13:03
1. THE PROPER WAY TO SET GOALS Setting goals has been a central tenet of human accomplishment since Noah built the Ark. But even Noah had it wrong. His…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 26, 2011, 12:52
This is Part 2 in a series ... to read Part 1 click here. To read Part 3 click here. To recap from the previous article, the first five Secrets to Success…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 25, 2011, 18:01
First the bad news. We live in a broken world. Recession, foreclosures, business bailouts and outright failures scream from the headlines every day --…
- 6 Reasons to Take Your Online Business Global by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 24, 2011, 15:36
Looking back over the last two decades of online business, there have been many paradigm-shifting events: Email, the World Wide Web, E-Commerce, and most…
- 5 Questions to Ask So You Won't Fail at Social Media by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 23, 2011, 10:05
On the road to Social Media success, there ought to be an "Oops!!" sign. For far too many entrepreneurs, with or without Social Media expertise, business…
- Work Hard & Leave Your Ruby Slippers At Home by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 21, 2011, 13:48
Earlier today, I stumbled upon a profound posting that speaks to the traps a new blogger should avoid. It is sage advice. Because I believe it deserves to…
- Show Me, Don't Tell Me - 10 Astonishing Videos & the Strategy Behind Them by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 18, 2011, 15:19
It is axiomatic on the Internet, that if you want to succeed in marketing, and you have something compelling to say, it is infinitely more powerful to "show"…
- 10 Steps to Become a Social Media Power User - Part 2 by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 10, 2011, 12:49
This is Part 2 in a Series. To view Part 1 click here. Looking back over time, Social Media is a relatively new yet powerful way to do business. …
- 10 Steps to Become a Social Media Power User - Part 1 by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 9, 2011, 16:13
Looking back over time, Social Media is a relatively new yet powerful way to do business. From its infancy when MySpace was all the rage, but mostly derided…
- Attention Entrepreneurs - Why and How You Should Use Social Media by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 4, 2011, 15:10
On March 3, 2011, the SmartBlog on Social Media expressed the view that "entrepreneurs dread Social Media." This assertion, taken from a poll of 258 of…
- 27 Facts - Social Media is the New Industrial Revolution by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 3, 2011, 15:28
Here are the important, even staggering highlights, from the YouTube Video below: 50% of world's population is under 30 96% of Millenials have joined a…
- 23 Steps for Building a Sizable and Engaged Twitter Following (Updated 01/18/12) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 3, 2011, 12:40
Updated Stats as of January 18, 2012: Twitter Followers (@jerichotech) 70,031 Tweeted Updates 22,882 Twitter Lists 2,378 My new…
- Oscars 2011 - A Huge Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
February 28, 2011, 19:12
The media has pronounced the 2011 Oscars dead-on-arrival. How wrong they are. In terms of its true audience impact, this may be the most successful…
- Social Media is Driving the Auto Industry - Chevrolet - Part 2 by: Michael R.H. Stewart
February 21, 2011, 11:39
This posting is Part 2 in the series. To recap the impetus for this series: In a recent article on Mashable, the following conclusion was drawn from a…
- Social Media is Driving the Auto Industry - Part 1 by: Michael R.H. Stewart
February 19, 2011, 14:50
In a recent article on Mashable, the following conclusion was drawn from a study of the automobile industry: The auto industry "... is known for its glitzy…
- Facebook Domination (Infographic) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
January 13, 2011, 11:47
Getting in touch with me is very easy Have a question? Or just want to chat about your business? Simply call the number below. During normal business…
- Ted Williams: Social Media's Cinderella Story by: Michael R.H. Stewart
January 6, 2011, 11:47
In recent days, the awesome power of Social Media has proven once again that it can change lives in miraculous ways. Ted Williams, a charming and faithful…
- Social Media for Business | The Most Watched Slideshare Presentation of the Year by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 30, 2010, 10:18
If you found this presentation on Social Media for Business (by Presentation Advisors) useful, please watch Jericho's two recent presentations on the same…
- The 7 Reasons for Lackluster Social Media Results (Video) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 23, 2010, 02:43
-------------------------------------------------------- If you believe your company can benefit from a robust and highly professional Social Media…
- Top 7 Reasons for Lackluster Social Media Results by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 13, 2010, 10:59
According to an important study of the largest 100 companies in the Fortune Global 500 index, conducted by the Altimeter Group, 79% of corporations have…
- The Ultimate Social Media Innovation by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 25, 2010, 15:19
At this advanced stage of Social Media development, most would agree that major companies have embraced the new opportunities with gusto and success. Few…
- The Social Media CEO by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 3, 2010, 14:04
In his 1999 bestseller of the same name, Bill Gates referred to our rapidly evolving business climate as "Business @ The Speed of Thought." Like many of his…
- The Social Media Superhighway by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 24, 2010, 14:50
One fundamental question that remains to be answered about Social Media, is whether it is primarily an instrument for change, or a catalyst for action? …
- Never Give Up! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 21, 2010, 01:42
For the millions of entrepreneurs worldwide, who are struggling through this economic winter, here are three simple words that will change your life: …
- Serial Entrepreneurship: The Medici Success Formula by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 17, 2010, 09:25
The daily tedium, stress and uncertainty of being an entrepreneur is a malady most of us are familiar with. For entrepreneurs generally, the most common…
- Social Media: Nothing Succeeds Like Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 9, 2010, 19:33
Alexandre Dumas, the French dramatist, originally penned the exclamation "Nothing succeeds like success" over 200 years ago. Since then it has been repeated…
- The Art of the Elevator Pitch by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 6, 2010, 14:47
Success or failure sometimes depends upon verbal agility in the moment. Whether you're building your own business, seeking investors, or simply trying to…
- Social Media Strategy: It Is Simple But It Isn't Easy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 5, 2010, 09:59
Chess is an intricate game of strategy, and precise execution. The basics can be learned in an hour, but the subtleties necessary to win, with regularity and…
- Venture Capital and Social Media: A New Numbers Game by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 2, 2010, 17:12
As recently reported in the Harvard Business Review, there is a new and unlikely entrant into the emerging Social Media arena: The venture capital…
- Competition: Death Knell or Dinner Bell by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 13, 2010, 10:28
Some entrepreneurs believe you should run from competition; others believe you should run toward it. A few misguided souls believe that their idea is so…
- Twitter: Reading The Tea Leaves by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 11, 2010, 12:55
In October, 2007, Tom Davenport, a noted technology author and holder of the President’s Chair in Information Technology and Management at Babson College,…
- Bellwether Leadership by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 8, 2010, 10:13
What is bellwether leadership? According to Wikipedia, a bellwether is "any entity in a given arena that serves to create or influence trends or to presage…
- Social Media Metrics by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 13, 2010, 08:51
The vanguard of Social Media thought and practice is the development of metrics to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of your company's effort. A…
- Olivier Blanchard: A True Professional by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 9, 2010, 11:46
Wisdom ... (not unlike love, friendship, happiness, beauty, inspiration and many other worthwhile characteristics) ... is where you find it. Like any serious…
- Social Media: Vladimir And The Dancing Poodles by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 8, 2010, 14:44
With Social Media being one of the fastest growing specialties in business, (a Google search for "social media experts" returns 9.4 million results), why are…
- Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 7, 2010, 12:50
In "Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT1)", I asked my readers how many times they had heard the expression “thinking outside the box?” …
- Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 6, 2010, 17:55
How many times have we heard the expression "thinking outside the box?" A Google search for the phrase results in 597,000 websites, so it is safe to say…
- Learn Continually, or Fail Ultimately. by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 2, 2010, 13:49
For those of us who can remember a time when the World Wide Web was a new concept, the Internet once seemed adventurous and exciting. Not much was at stake in…
- Twitter Influence in Technology – History (Part4) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 27, 2010, 12:56
As has been said many times by many people, a picture is often worth a thousand words, (or Tweets in this instance.) Accolades to Information Architects…
- Twitter Influence in Technology – History (Part3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 26, 2010, 10:04
As has been said many times by many people, a picture is often worth a thousand words, (or Tweets in this instance.) Accolades to Information Architects…
- Twitter Influence In Technology – History (Part2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 25, 2010, 12:11
As has been said many times by many people, a picture is often worth a thousand words, (or Tweets in this instance.) Accolades to Information Architects…
- Twitter Influence in Technology - History (Part1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 24, 2010, 14:09
As has been said many times by many people, a picture is often worth a thousand words, (or Tweets in this instance.) Accolades to Information Architects who…
- Social Media Explosion Continues by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 19, 2010, 08:00
Well, it's official: Social Media is an explosion and Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn have not only survived, they have transformed the way we communicate. In…
- The Social Media Explosion by Michael Stewart by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 13, 2010, 14:53
Michael Stewart has edited a comprehensive new book on the exciting world of social media marketing: The Social Media Explosion. Our purpose in making this…
- Social Media: Is The Medium the Message? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 4, 2010, 09:19
However we define it, Social Media is a harbinger of crucial things to come. It has increasing impact on how we view the world, how we can make a difference…
- You Always Need A Plan by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 30, 2010, 13:25
There is a scene in "Alice in Wonderland" where the following conversation takes place between Alice and the Cheshire Cat: Alice: "I was just wondering if…
- Is Blogging Worth the Immense Extra Effort? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 29, 2010, 07:22
What is the difference in outcome between a compelling website, and that same website attached to a popular blog? Is blogging worth the immense extra…
- Incubating Entrepreneurial Ideas by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 27, 2010, 13:49
The time has come to resurrect a business model that has been missing from the growing edge of the Internet for several years: the Incubator for Entrepreneuri…
- Dunkin Donuts, Ford Motor Company and Mountain Dew by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 20, 2010, 11:15
Here is a multiple choice question, taken from current headlines. Which of the following characteristics do Dunkin' Donuts, Ford Motor Company and…
- Necessity is the Mother of ... Innovation by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 19, 2010, 11:41
We have all heard the expression, originally penned by Plato in his timeless classic Republic: "Necessity is the mother of invention." That same idea,…
- Making Good on Our Promise - Thanks Myrna by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 17, 2010, 14:49
When we started this new series of Twitter articles, we promised to give you the "best thinking of Internet visionaries." Myrna Bard, a very accomplished…
- It is QUALITY not QUANTITY that counts by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 15, 2010, 15:48
Ben Straley, the CEO of Meteor Solutions, really understands the old adage, "It's quality not quantity that counts..." (a concept infinitely more important in…
- Twitter on Paper - Congratulations! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 15, 2010, 15:00
Our thanks go out to Twitter's co-founder, Ev Williams, and his designer, Gerardo Obieta, who together have increased our knowledge of his remarkable brainchild…
- Insurance and Social Media: The Perfect Storms Collide (Part 2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 15, 2010, 13:31
The Chart above illustrates the Top Ten Stock Property & Casualty Companies, from the Fortune 100, in 2009. The question this article will raise is whether…
- Insurance and Social Media: The Perfect Storms Collide (Part 1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 13, 2010, 17:31
The Insurance Industry and Social Media: One has been a mainstay of our economy since its birth; one is a newborn with enormous potential. What would…
- A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Hours by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 11, 2010, 10:48
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. In the case of the image to the left, which illustrates the Demographics of all the top Social Media…
- If you build it, they will come! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2010, 10:37
(Social Media Basics, Part Two) Every work of timeless art begins with a blank canvas. In the case of successful Internet initiatives, and the websites…
- If you build it, they will come! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2010, 10:37
(Social Media Basics, Part Two) Every work of timeless art begins with a blank canvas. In the case of successful Internet initiatives, and the websites…
- This is a Football...The Social Media Basics by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 6, 2010, 12:47
Anyone who is familiar with football, knows the famous story of Vince Lombardi when he was hired to coach the failing Green Bay Packers. After ten years of…
- The New Uncharted Territory by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 4, 2010, 11:39
CONGRATULATIONS: Jericho Technology would like to send this well-deserved accolade to Scott Monty at Ford Motor Company. He is a man whose time has…
- Executing Your Strategic Plan by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 18, 2009, 12:18
The most important aspect of your Social Media-related business plan, (or any business plan for that matter), is not the plan itself ... it's the execution of…
- The New Marketing by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 6, 2009, 17:06
Guy Kawasaki and Brian Halligan, founder of Hubspot, two of the leading voices in the particulars of Social Media and its corresponding marketing strategies,…
- Twitter: Myths and Opportunities (Part 1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 3, 2009, 11:04
Part 1 of 6: In our previous post, "TwitterTown USA - Is It Worth The Trip?" we presented two cogent articles, both from the Harvard Business Review,…
- TwitterTown USA - Is It Worth The Trip? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 3, 2009, 09:12
Imagine traveling across the plains in a Conestoga Wagon, en route to the imaginary settlement of TwitterTown USA, circa 1860. You're heading off into…
- The Main Guy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 9, 2009, 14:54
Guy Kawasaki is a positively fascinating man. Brilliant, intuitive, evangelistic about the business power of the Internet, and remarkable in so many ways, he…
- Social Media: The New Industrial Revolution by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 21, 2009, 04:22
Bill Gates once instructed a key player at Microsoft, or so the story goes, to research the invention of the airplane and to determine retroactively how its…
- Under the Oak Tree - A Journey by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 15, 2009, 12:53
PART ONE Life is a journey, not a destination. Since that fact is startlingly clear to me this morning, I would like to invite you along for a few moments. F…
- 25 Top Entrepreneurs & Businesses to Follow on Twitter (and Why We Should Care?) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 21, 2009, 15:12
Our thanks to the oDesk Blog for this compilation of stellar performers we may wish to emulate on Twitter. The opinions expressed below are oDesk's, but we…
- The Perfect Storm of Entrepreneurial Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 6, 2009, 21:07
When I was a corporate Senior Vice President in New York City, it took several years and millions of dollars to bring a new idea to market. And if you…
- Social Networking Web Portals: The New Gold Rush by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 17, 2009, 12:59
Roughly 150 years ago, when gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill, a unique event occurred in American history: 300,000 men, women and children–bonded…
- How Should a Business Use Twitter to Advantage? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 10, 2009, 14:05
As a lifelong marketing executive with many years of senior officer experience, and an Internet marketing observer for nearly two decades, I am asked this or…
- Social Networking Software - When You Wish Upon A Star by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 13, 2009, 08:18
Michael R. Stewart Michael R. Stewart If you have ever spent an evening in the country, miles from the nearest streetlight, you know how amazing and…
- The 7 Indispensable Links to Twitter Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
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- The 7 Indispensable Links to Twitter Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
January 1, 2012, 11:20
This is Chapter 56 of the forthcoming book, Trajectory. It is the last chapter that will be made available prior to publication later this month. Indisp…
- The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 23, 2011, 07:11
The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy Women in the executive workforce are finding themselves at the epicenter of a shockwave that is changing…
- Crucial Awareness: More Likely to Win by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 9, 2011, 16:02
Crucial Awareness What is one obvious difference between a long-term success and a failure? What causes a remarkable company to become a memory long before…
- Steve Jobs - The True Measure of the Man by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 7, 2011, 13:05
A Man of Consequence Steve Jobs was indeed a man of consequence. He was the quintessential entrepreneur. But above all, he was remarkably human. He has…
- Trajectory Selling - It's Not Your Father's Bottle-Rocket by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 14, 2011, 11:00
Leaving the Bonds of Earth This post introduces the exciting last element of the Trajectory Formula as provided in my forthcoming book. Called Trajectory…
- Steve Jobs - In Memoriam by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 5, 2011, 18:19
The Bell Tolls For All Of Us When John Dunne penned his immortal words, "Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee," he must have had men…
- Trajectory Chapter 9 - Make An Irrevocable Commitment by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 4, 2011, 12:56
This is a continuation of the Strategy chapter in Trajectory. Effective Strategy Requires An Irrevocable Commitment You may remember from the…
- The Runaway Stage and A New Kind of American Hero by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 25, 2011, 12:04
A New Kind of Hero It was 1860 and America had moved west. Unbroken wilderness was challenging Americans to adapt. Indian paths had become…
- Inspirational American Entrepreneurs (Part 1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 24, 2011, 15:19
The Light of America In the early 1880's, America was reeling from an economic catastrophe called the Panic of 1873 -- an event that triggered a…
- Entrepreneurs and Politics: Get Real, Get Informed and Get Involved by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 17, 2011, 13:55
What Can We Agree On? As online professionals, (those who look to online business as a full-time profession, expecting it to make a profit), we are told to…
- Trajectory Chapter 10. SUPER Motivation - The Desire to Feed Our Families by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 10, 2011, 17:33
(This is Chapter 3 of Trajectory, the forthcoming book by Michael R.H. Stewart) CHAPTER 10: SUPER MOTIVATION There is an overarching objective in…
- 25 Secrets For Solving BIG Problems In Your Business by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 2, 2011, 05:08
How To Solve Your BIG Problems Some problems you face in business are small ones that can easily be solved. You've seen them before and you have ready-made…
- Steve Jobs – The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 28, 2011, 15:50
The Wisdom of Steve Jobs This article is -- unashamedly -- a tribute to the wisdom of Steve Jobs. His is not the kind of ephemeral wisdom you learn at…
- Steve Jobs – The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 27, 2011, 14:16
IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCE This is Part 2 in a brief story of Steve Jobs -- a truly remarkable man. There can be no doubt that he has had a material impact on…
- Steve Jobs - The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 26, 2011, 15:59
The Perfect Example An enormous amount of digital ink has covered the Internet in the last few days -- about Steve Jobs. It is rare that one individual…
- Trajectory Chapter 1 - "The Perfect Trajectory" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 9, 2011, 17:16
Launch Countdown Chapter 1 - The Perfect Trajectory Many years ago, I was invited by NASA to the launch of the Space Shuttle. I stood…
- Economic Storm Clouds Ahead - Finding Opportunity by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 5, 2011, 16:45
Ad Utrumque Paratus As we struggle through these incredibly turbulent economic times, only two outcomes are possible: Either things will get…
- Gabby Giffords - A Miracle Within A Miracle by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 2, 2011, 09:50
Like so many other Americans, I sat transfixed over the weekend watching democracy in action as our elected representatives began confronting our national…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs – Lisa Bruckner by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 21, 2011, 15:59
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Social Media to further their ambitions and their…
- Twitter is Not for Twits! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 17, 2011, 12:21
Twitter is Not Monkey Business My mother, God rest her soul, is now just a memory. But an amusing one. Occasionally, like for example when the meatloaf…
- Will the Web Rule the World? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 11, 2011, 13:12
A New Chapter Begins No sentient human would argue that the Web has not changed the world. In the 22 years since Tim Berners-Lee invented the World-Wide…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs – Liz Strauss by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 7, 2011, 10:06
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Twitter to further their ambitions and their…
- Hidden Keys To Ultimate Success - That Most Entrepreneurs Miss by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 3, 2011, 15:36
The Struggle To The Top Countless articles have been written about the entrepreneurial climb to success. What have we learned, exactly? The climb is…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs - Alexandra Levit by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 26, 2011, 14:01
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Twitter to further their ambitions and their…
- Soft Power In Women's Hands - The Key to Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 19, 2011, 14:22
Women and Soft Power In a recent blog posting on the Harvard Business Review, (January 19, 2011), Vineet Nayar made the following important comment: "The…
- Social Media - Time Is The Wisest Counselor Of All by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 16, 2011, 16:26
It's All Greek To Me How many times have you heard a frustrated businessperson exclaim, "Social Media, it's all Greek to me?" As it turns out, that's at…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories – Disney and Anne Sweeney by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 11, 2011, 15:53
This is the 3rd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Women's Social Media Success Stories - PepsiCo and Indra Nooyi by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 4, 2011, 15:35
This is the 2nd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories - Kraft Foods and Irene Rosenfeld by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 3, 2011, 06:43
Background & Apologies Cataloging the Social Media successes attributable to women is a daunting task. Not because of limited numbers, but instead…
- In Social Media, Women May Be the Dominant Sex - Brain Map (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 29, 2011, 17:40
In Social Media, Women May Have the Advantage. Historically, the differences between men and women in business have been the subject of debate, not to mention…
- Brain Map To Success In Social Media (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 28, 2011, 17:50
What's the Problem? Social Media is a profoundly important innovation in the way the world does business. But with a few notable exceptions, it is not…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Social Media Strategies for Seniors (Pt. 3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 22, 2011, 12:47
Background Are Seniors a prime mover in the modern march toward entrepreneurship? Yes, they are. Will they play an increasingly larger role? Yes,…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Is Age Discrimination a Blessing in Disguise? (Pt. 2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 21, 2011, 12:07
In the introduction to his recently published book Encore! Encore! Joe Wasylyk makes the following observation: "Many Seniors have elected to become…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Where's the Fire? (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 19, 2011, 17:21
The Slow Journey When I was a teenager, I would watch my father shuffling from his bedroom to the breakfast table on Saturday mornings. You know the shuffle…
- Behind On Technology? Don't Worry. You're In Very Good Company. by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 16, 2011, 11:29
Do you feel like your company's a little behind on current technology? Are you racing to catch up with all the tools and techniques? Well, don't feel…
- Corporate Leader or Entrepreneur: Which Road Should You Travel? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 13, 2011, 16:43
If you are investing the time to read this lengthy article, you are serious about your future and determined to be successful. And perhaps you are asking…
- Bruce Springsteen and Social Media - "Nobody Wins Unless Everybody Wins" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 12, 2011, 16:39
I was reminded today by Bill Taylor, (the prolific writer and co-founder of Fast Company Magazine), of a small but important slice of Americana -- that…
- 2 Essential Keys To Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 11, 2011, 18:30
Over the last year, with the meteoric rise in Social Media entrepreneurship, volumes have been written about the keys to success. Recommended strategies,…
- How to Devour the Competition: The ONE Big Idea by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 10, 2011, 19:44
Do you want to beat the competition? Why stop there? This article will teach you how to devour the competition -- with the unequaled ferocity of a…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.8) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 5, 2011, 17:13
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.7) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 4, 2011, 17:40
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.6) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 3, 2011, 07:53
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.5) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 1, 2011, 15:08
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Social Media Flight Operations: The View From 6 Miles High by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 31, 2011, 14:46
Many years before I began my online career, it was my honor to serve in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972. Not surprisingly, there is much…
- If You're an Entrepreneur, You MUST Watch This Video by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 17:22
If you are an entrepreneur, or you wish you were, this video is a must see. If you ever wake up in the morning wondering what to do next to be successful,…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.4) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 15:08
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 11:48
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals and Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 29, 2011, 13:41
Step 2. Carpe Diem: Seize the day ... every day ... to advance your Social Media goals. Social Media is an amazing business and culture-altering…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 28, 2011, 13:03
1. THE PROPER WAY TO SET GOALS Setting goals has been a central tenet of human accomplishment since Noah built the Ark. But even Noah had it wrong. His…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 26, 2011, 18:53
This is Part 3 in a series … to read Part 1 click here. To read Part 2 click here. To recap from the previous articles, the first ten Secrets to Success…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 26, 2011, 12:52
This is Part 2 in a series ... to read Part 1 click here. To read Part 3 click here. To recap from the previous article, the first five Secrets to Success…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 25, 2011, 18:01
First the bad news. We live in a broken world. Recession, foreclosures, business bailouts and outright failures scream from the headlines every day --…
- Top 7 Reasons for Lackluster Social Media Results by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 13, 2010, 10:59
According to an important study of the largest 100 companies in the Fortune Global 500 index, conducted by the Altimeter Group, 79% of corporations have…
- The Social Media CEO by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 3, 2010, 14:04
In his 1999 bestseller of the same name, Bill Gates referred to our rapidly evolving business climate as "Business @ The Speed of Thought." Like many of his…
- The Social Media Superhighway by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 24, 2010, 14:50
One fundamental question that remains to be answered about Social Media, is whether it is primarily an instrument for change, or a catalyst for action? …
- Never Give Up! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 21, 2010, 01:42
For the millions of entrepreneurs worldwide, who are struggling through this economic winter, here are three simple words that will change your life: …
- Serial Entrepreneurship: The Medici Success Formula by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 17, 2010, 09:25
The daily tedium, stress and uncertainty of being an entrepreneur is a malady most of us are familiar with. For entrepreneurs generally, the most common…
- Social Media Strategy: It Is Simple But It Isn't Easy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 5, 2010, 09:59
Chess is an intricate game of strategy, and precise execution. The basics can be learned in an hour, but the subtleties necessary to win, with regularity and…
- Strategy Is More Than Analysis by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 10, 2010, 14:45
We are all familiar with the scene: A group of presumably brilliant strategy consultants, perched around a conference table in a spacious Board Room, are…
- Become A Leader: Understand Your Life Story by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 9, 2010, 15:57
Over the last decade, the myriad problems in U.S. business suggest that a new type of leader may be needed. Clearly, the problems can be dramatic, long-lastin…
- Bellwether Leadership by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 8, 2010, 10:13
What is bellwether leadership? According to Wikipedia, a bellwether is "any entity in a given arena that serves to create or influence trends or to presage…
- Big Ideas for Small Businesses by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 28, 2010, 08:16
It was almost 50 years ago that the philosopher Thomas Kuhn coined the term paradigm shift -- the moment when our worldview fundamentally changes because…
- Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 7, 2010, 12:50
In "Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT1)", I asked my readers how many times they had heard the expression “thinking outside the box?” …
- Learn Continually, or Fail Ultimately. by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 2, 2010, 13:49
For those of us who can remember a time when the World Wide Web was a new concept, the Internet once seemed adventurous and exciting. Not much was at stake in…
- Social Media Perspective - Without It You Are Blind by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 25, 2010, 14:00
THE PROBLEM Why do so many online businesses fail? In today's unpredictable environment, you could certainly argue that factors such as the unavailability…
- What is Leadership? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 7, 2010, 13:00
WHAT IS LEADERSHIP? Leadership is a powerful and relentless combination of strategy, execution and inspiration. To lead you must know where you are, where…
- The 7 Indispensable Links to Twitter Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
- Category: Search Engine Optimization (4)
- Twitter Influence in Technology – History (Part4) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 27, 2010, 12:56
As has been said many times by many people, a picture is often worth a thousand words, (or Tweets in this instance.) Accolades to Information Architects…
- Is Blogging Worth the Immense Extra Effort? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 29, 2010, 07:22
What is the difference in outcome between a compelling website, and that same website attached to a popular blog? Is blogging worth the immense extra…
- Incubating Entrepreneurial Ideas by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 27, 2010, 13:49
The time has come to resurrect a business model that has been missing from the growing edge of the Internet for several years: the Incubator for Entrepreneuri…
- Insurance and Social Media: The Perfect Storms Collide (Part 1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 13, 2010, 17:31
The Insurance Industry and Social Media: One has been a mainstay of our economy since its birth; one is a newborn with enormous potential. What would…
- Twitter Influence in Technology – History (Part4) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
- Category: Doing What Matters (57)
- The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
December 23, 2011, 07:11
The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy Women in the executive workforce are finding themselves at the epicenter of a shockwave that is changing…
- Steve Jobs - The True Measure of the Man by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 7, 2011, 13:05
A Man of Consequence Steve Jobs was indeed a man of consequence. He was the quintessential entrepreneur. But above all, he was remarkably human. He has…
- Trajectory Selling - It's Not Your Father's Bottle-Rocket by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 14, 2011, 11:00
Leaving the Bonds of Earth This post introduces the exciting last element of the Trajectory Formula as provided in my forthcoming book. Called Trajectory…
- Steve Jobs - In Memoriam by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 5, 2011, 18:19
The Bell Tolls For All Of Us When John Dunne penned his immortal words, "Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee," he must have had men…
- Trajectory Chapter 9 - Make An Irrevocable Commitment by: Michael R.H. Stewart
October 4, 2011, 12:56
This is a continuation of the Strategy chapter in Trajectory. Effective Strategy Requires An Irrevocable Commitment You may remember from the…
- The Runaway Stage and A New Kind of American Hero by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 25, 2011, 12:04
A New Kind of Hero It was 1860 and America had moved west. Unbroken wilderness was challenging Americans to adapt. Indian paths had become…
- Inspirational American Entrepreneurs (Part 1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 24, 2011, 15:19
The Light of America In the early 1880's, America was reeling from an economic catastrophe called the Panic of 1873 -- an event that triggered a…
- Entrepreneurs and Politics: Get Real, Get Informed and Get Involved by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 17, 2011, 13:55
What Can We Agree On? As online professionals, (those who look to online business as a full-time profession, expecting it to make a profit), we are told to…
- Trajectory Chapter 10. SUPER Motivation - The Desire to Feed Our Families by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 10, 2011, 17:33
(This is Chapter 3 of Trajectory, the forthcoming book by Michael R.H. Stewart) CHAPTER 10: SUPER MOTIVATION There is an overarching objective in…
- 25 Secrets For Solving BIG Problems In Your Business by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 2, 2011, 05:08
How To Solve Your BIG Problems Some problems you face in business are small ones that can easily be solved. You've seen them before and you have ready-made…
- Steve Jobs – The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 28, 2011, 15:50
The Wisdom of Steve Jobs This article is -- unashamedly -- a tribute to the wisdom of Steve Jobs. His is not the kind of ephemeral wisdom you learn at…
- Steve Jobs – The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 27, 2011, 14:16
IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCE This is Part 2 in a brief story of Steve Jobs -- a truly remarkable man. There can be no doubt that he has had a material impact on…
- Steve Jobs - The Quintessential Entrepreneur (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 26, 2011, 15:59
The Perfect Example An enormous amount of digital ink has covered the Internet in the last few days -- about Steve Jobs. It is rare that one individual…
- Fascinating New Women Entrepreneurs - April Morris by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 23, 2011, 13:43
The Race To Prominence It has been over twenty years since Congress passed the Women’s Business Ownership Act, legislation that was enacted to give women…
- Gabby Giffords - A Miracle Within A Miracle by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 2, 2011, 09:50
Like so many other Americans, I sat transfixed over the weekend watching democracy in action as our elected representatives began confronting our national…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs – Lisa Bruckner by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 21, 2011, 15:59
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Social Media to further their ambitions and their…
- Twitter is Not for Twits! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 17, 2011, 12:21
Twitter is Not Monkey Business My mother, God rest her soul, is now just a memory. But an amusing one. Occasionally, like for example when the meatloaf…
- Hidden Keys To Ultimate Success - That Most Entrepreneurs Miss by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 3, 2011, 15:36
The Struggle To The Top Countless articles have been written about the entrepreneurial climb to success. What have we learned, exactly? The climb is…
- Powerful Women Entrepreneurs - Alexandra Levit by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 26, 2011, 14:01
A Powerful Army of Women There is a veritable army of powerful women, who have chosen entrepreneurship and Twitter to further their ambitions and their…
- Soft Power In Women's Hands - The Key to Social Media Success by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 19, 2011, 14:22
Women and Soft Power In a recent blog posting on the Harvard Business Review, (January 19, 2011), Vineet Nayar made the following important comment: "The…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories – Disney and Anne Sweeney by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 11, 2011, 15:53
This is the 3rd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Women's Social Media Success Stories - PepsiCo and Indra Nooyi by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 4, 2011, 15:35
This is the 2nd installment of Women's Social Media Success Stories. To read the first installment regarding Kraft Foods and its prominent leader Ms. Irene…
- Women’s Social Media Success Stories - Kraft Foods and Irene Rosenfeld by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 3, 2011, 06:43
Background & Apologies Cataloging the Social Media successes attributable to women is a daunting task. Not because of limited numbers, but instead…
- Brain Map To Success In Social Media (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 28, 2011, 17:50
What's the Problem? Social Media is a profoundly important innovation in the way the world does business. But with a few notable exceptions, it is not…
- Is Easter Too Fragile To Survive? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 23, 2011, 11:26
The fragile beauty of Easter Eggs, the gossamer thin wings of a butterfly and our commitment to good around the world: These are the things we try to…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Social Media Strategies for Seniors (Pt. 3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 22, 2011, 12:47
Background Are Seniors a prime mover in the modern march toward entrepreneurship? Yes, they are. Will they play an increasingly larger role? Yes,…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Is Age Discrimination a Blessing in Disguise? (Pt. 2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 21, 2011, 12:07
In the introduction to his recently published book Encore! Encore! Joe Wasylyk makes the following observation: "Many Seniors have elected to become…
- Senior Entrepreneurship - Where's the Fire? (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 19, 2011, 17:21
The Slow Journey When I was a teenager, I would watch my father shuffling from his bedroom to the breakfast table on Saturday mornings. You know the shuffle…
- Corporate Leader or Entrepreneur: Which Road Should You Travel? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 13, 2011, 16:43
If you are investing the time to read this lengthy article, you are serious about your future and determined to be successful. And perhaps you are asking…
- Bruce Springsteen and Social Media - "Nobody Wins Unless Everybody Wins" by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 12, 2011, 16:39
I was reminded today by Bill Taylor, (the prolific writer and co-founder of Fast Company Magazine), of a small but important slice of Americana -- that…
- How to Devour the Competition: The ONE Big Idea by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 10, 2011, 19:44
Do you want to beat the competition? Why stop there? This article will teach you how to devour the competition -- with the unequaled ferocity of a…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.9) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 8, 2011, 15:47
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.8) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 5, 2011, 17:13
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.7) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 4, 2011, 17:40
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.6) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 3, 2011, 07:53
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.5) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
April 1, 2011, 15:08
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Social Media Flight Operations: The View From 6 Miles High by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 31, 2011, 14:46
Many years before I began my online career, it was my honor to serve in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972. Not surprisingly, there is much…
- If You're an Entrepreneur, You MUST Watch This Video by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 17:22
If you are an entrepreneur, or you wish you were, this video is a must see. If you ever wake up in the morning wondering what to do next to be successful,…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.4) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 15:08
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals, Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your Social…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 30, 2011, 11:48
In previous articles we have discussed Step 1. The Proper Way to Set Goals and Step 2. The Importance of Seizing the Day ... Every Day ... to Advance Your…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 29, 2011, 13:41
Step 2. Carpe Diem: Seize the day ... every day ... to advance your Social Media goals. Social Media is an amazing business and culture-altering…
- Want to be Successful at Social Media? Here are 13 Steps You Probably Missed (Pt.1) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 28, 2011, 13:03
1. THE PROPER WAY TO SET GOALS Setting goals has been a central tenet of human accomplishment since Noah built the Ark. But even Noah had it wrong. His…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.3) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 26, 2011, 18:53
This is Part 3 in a series … to read Part 1 click here. To read Part 2 click here. To recap from the previous articles, the first ten Secrets to Success…
- Cautious Optimism: 17 Secrets to Success in a Broken World (Pt.2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 26, 2011, 12:52
This is Part 2 in a series ... to read Part 1 click here. To read Part 3 click here. To recap from the previous article, the first five Secrets to Success…
- Show Me, Don't Tell Me - 10 Astonishing Videos & the Strategy Behind Them by: Michael R.H. Stewart
March 18, 2011, 15:19
It is axiomatic on the Internet, that if you want to succeed in marketing, and you have something compelling to say, it is infinitely more powerful to "show"…
- Top 7 Reasons for Lackluster Social Media Results by: Michael R.H. Stewart
November 13, 2010, 10:59
According to an important study of the largest 100 companies in the Fortune Global 500 index, conducted by the Altimeter Group, 79% of corporations have…
- The Social Media CEO by: Michael R.H. Stewart
September 3, 2010, 14:04
In his 1999 bestseller of the same name, Bill Gates referred to our rapidly evolving business climate as "Business @ The Speed of Thought." Like many of his…
- The Social Media Superhighway by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 24, 2010, 14:50
One fundamental question that remains to be answered about Social Media, is whether it is primarily an instrument for change, or a catalyst for action? …
- Never Give Up! by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 21, 2010, 01:42
For the millions of entrepreneurs worldwide, who are struggling through this economic winter, here are three simple words that will change your life: …
- Social Media Strategy: It Is Simple But It Isn't Easy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
August 5, 2010, 09:59
Chess is an intricate game of strategy, and precise execution. The basics can be learned in an hour, but the subtleties necessary to win, with regularity and…
- Bellwether Leadership by: Michael R.H. Stewart
July 8, 2010, 10:13
What is bellwether leadership? According to Wikipedia, a bellwether is "any entity in a given arena that serves to create or influence trends or to presage…
- Big Ideas for Small Businesses by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 28, 2010, 08:16
It was almost 50 years ago that the philosopher Thomas Kuhn coined the term paradigm shift -- the moment when our worldview fundamentally changes because…
- You Are Fortunate by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 8, 2010, 07:35
In these perilous times, there is always something to worry about, but you must not. If you are doubting this advice, carefully read the infographic below. …
- Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT2) by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 7, 2010, 12:50
In "Thinking Outside the Box In A Suffering World (PT1)", I asked my readers how many times they had heard the expression “thinking outside the box?” …
- Learn Continually, or Fail Ultimately. by: Michael R.H. Stewart
June 2, 2010, 13:49
For those of us who can remember a time when the World Wide Web was a new concept, the Internet once seemed adventurous and exciting. Not much was at stake in…
- Before Asking How, Ask Why? by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 27, 2010, 18:55
How can we best accomplish our business objectives? It's a simple question and one of the oldest. The possible answers have filled countless books,…
- Doing What Matters - Living By Panera Bread Alone by: Michael R.H. Stewart
May 18, 2010, 23:14
Guy Kawasaki, one of the acknowledged thought leaders in the vanguard of the New Media, has often said that a primary goal for all businesses should be to…
- The Third Billion - Women are the Next Global Economy by: Michael R.H. Stewart
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