In Response: Cathryn Sloane’s Social Media Article
This afternoon I was perusing my Twitter feed when I came across Noah Malin’s Paper-li The Social Media Thinkers Daily.…
Everyone is talking about Pinterest! Are you on it? Have you heard of it?
Chances are, your customers have! And they may be on there pinning your company, looking for your products, or recommending…
‘Ted’ Punch Line is Offensive to Those Living with Lou Gherig’s Disease (ALS)
Today I read something that has me troubled. According to an article penned by Katie Moisse of ABC News -…
One Dollar Difference: Donate Today to Support Adrian Dessi, and the Fight Against ALS
This fall I’m running in the ING NYC Marathon. My first marathon! I’m running to raise money to support the…
The Good, The Bad, & The Sometimes Ugly Side of Social Media
Last night my wife and I were jolted awake by a cacophony of metal on metal. Laura shouted “what was…
Social Media is Appropriate for Every Business …Period.
About 6 months ago my Father hesitantly asked me a favor. He’d scheduled an appointment with his friends and long-time…
In Business, Hugs Matter. Seriously.
I love to hug. Really, I do. I’m pretty good at it too- at least my daughters seem to think…
5 Sure-fire Ways to Get Your Boss to Pay More Attention to Social Media
I once heard Gary Vaynerchuk answer the question “What’s the ROI of social media.” His response was partially dismissive, mostly…
The Power of Reputation: The Brian Solis Effect
My mind has just been blown. First let me start by saying this – I think Brian Solis is brilliant.…
The Secret to Getting a Job in Social Media
A few months ago I was invited to visit my Alma mater Loyola University in Baltimore to lecture about how…
3 Pieces of Good News for Not-for-Profits Engaging in Social Media
Nearly two years ago I started to work with my business partner Anthony Zarro at Drive Action Digital. Anthony had…
Shawn Anchor: The Happy Secret to Better Work – 21 Days of Happy
Oh mamma – I’m motivated. I love when I feel this way. Scratch that, I A-D-O-R-E when I feel this…
Your World is Exploding: How Social Media is Changing Everything-and How you Need to Change with it.
Since the publication of Your World is Exploding on Amazon, last Tuesday – I’ve been a wreck. Suffice to say…
Social media is a spiritual awakening, not a technological one.
I’ve been writing a book for the past five months. The book was called “Start Now” and offered detailed accounts…
10 Years Later: Remembering Sean Lugano on September 11th
This time of year, I have an ugly habit to obsessively review video of the terrorist attacks of September 11th,…
Jeter Gets 3,000th Hit…goes 5 for 5 in Yankees’ win
Some days are better than others. Some days stick with you. Some days, you can’t wrap your head around events…
Father’s Day
When I was in 8th grade I barked at my Dad over something foolish, ran to my room, and locked…
Daniel Barrett, Rubicon Artist Development, & His Revolutionary “Remembering” Technique
This week I was schooled on a theory by dear friend Daniel Barrett Sumber. Dan is changing the game of…
Happy Mother’s Day to My Mother Pat Dessi
Mother’s Day just came to a close (phew). After spending the day with my gorgeous wife, two beautiful little girls,…
A Mother’s Day Tribute
As I write this, I’m sitting on the floor in JFK airport. Oddly enough, I’m not traveling anywhere. I’m here…
Marist College Has Changed My Life Forever
On March 9th my life was changed forever. I was invited to speak at Marist College to discuss how social…
Transcript:Your15minutes Radio on Blog Talk Radio
Tomorrow evening I’ll be participating once again in Blog Talk Radio’s – Your15MinutesRadio show. I’ve been piecing together the transcript…
If You Wished Me a Happy Birthday on Facebook, This is a MUST READ: Birthday Wish Superlatives
Yesterday I received an amazing amount of warm Birthday wishes from friends via Facebook. So, as the week winds down,…
What I’ve Learned:
In Esquire magazine they have a section dedicated to something called “What I’ve Learned“. This is my favorite section of…
The Super Bowl, Social Media, & Darth Vader: How Volkswagen Won My Heart
Yesterday, like every other red-blooded American male, I sat my lazy backside down with a drink in one hand, and…
The Charismatic Personal Brand: Be Discoverable
When I was about 10 years old I played on a baseball team. I was a shy kid (we all…
The Charistmatic Personal Brand: Case Study Richard Branson CEO of Virgin
This is the third installment regarding the charismatic personal brand, and how elevating your personal brand can help you and…
The Charismatic Personal Brand: Change “Me” to “We”
If you’re reading this post in succession from yesterday’s post, you’ll remember our example of Joe:
The Charismatic Personal Brand: Issue and Solution
Lately at Drive Action Digital we’ve have the good pleasure of speaking with individuals that are very interested in social…
Teaching, Giving Back, and Why My Mother Pat Dessi is the Best Human Being I know
This is a monumental year for our family. This year, my mother Pat Dessi will retire from her chosen profession…
Are We Too Obsessed with Facebook?
Yesterday, Mashable posted a phenomenal info-graphic that I thought I’d share with you. What’s fascinating to me isn’t just the…
More Social Media for Beginners: 4 Tips on Blogging
After a phenomenal response from last week series regarding social media for beginners, I thought I’d take the next step…
Social Media for Beginners: What to Blog About?
After receiving such amazing feedback regarding last weeks five part series for beginners in social media, I felt that I…
Social Media for Beginners: Ten Tips to Get Started
Happy Friday everyone! This is the fifth and final installment of a week long tutorial on the basics of social…
An Open Letter to My Unborn Daughter
Dear Olivia, Tomorrow we finally get to meet you. I want you to know a few things before we meet: