Third Tuesday Ottawa, a gathering of social media enthusiasts (creator, consumers and observers), rarely happens on Tuesdays. Case in point, last week’s Thursday gathering to hear Dave Fleet speak about the 2010 social media ecosystem.
Knowing Dave to be a natural in front of a mic, I cornered him at the bar (he was ordering a Red Bull) before his session to ask him about his session and its significance for communication professionals and the organizations they serve.
The attached podcast is the result of our brief conversation about the 2010 social media ecosystem, communication culture and integration, integration, integration.
I had the honour of being one of the speakers at TEDx Ottawa in December. I delivered a presentation called Our future depends on children’s books in which I share insights and passion cultivated from Just One More Book, a community founded by my wife, Andrea Ross, to promote children’s literature and a love of reading.
In the presentation I explored three primary qualities we obtain from children’s books — context, character and cargo — and the role these qualities play in our development as children and adults. I called out some amazing books that showcase the impact 32 pages of carefully chosen words, creatively crafted stories and incredible illustrations, and I made the case for introducing children (and adults) to a rich library; not just the books that make you laugh but the books that teach you about people, places and events in a way that prepares us for the evolving world.
Most importantly, I explain that reading a children’s book is not a race or competition. Reading a book with someone and taking the time to enjoy and understand the book with them says they are important enough to spend time with. And each time we equip a child or an adult with a children’s book experience — not just the book, but the whole experience – we equip the world with a new thinker, leader or doer… perhaps all. That makes the future a good place to be.
Third Tuesday Ottawa, a gathering of social media enthusiasts (creator, consumers and observers), rarely happens on Tuesdays. Case in point, last week’s Thursday gathering to hear Dave Fleet speak about the 2010 social media ecosystem.
