Comments on: How to Be a Social Media Expert: Chop Lettuce http://www.mediaemerging.com/2009/03/24/how-to-be-a-social-media-expert-chop-lettuce/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:41:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mengel Musings » Blog Archive » Don’t let the “experts” intimidate you http://www.mediaemerging.com/2009/03/24/how-to-be-a-social-media-expert-chop-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-676 Mengel Musings » Blog Archive » Don’t let the “experts” intimidate you Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:52:47 +0000 http://mediaemerging.com/?p=971#comment-676 [...] knowledgeable about a particular topic than the average Joe or Jane. As Scott Hepburn said, “They chop lettuce.” The people I listed above are social media experts to me, and I have a huge amount of [...] [...] knowledgeable about a particular topic than the average Joe or Jane. As Scott Hepburn said, “They chop lettuce.” The people I listed above are social media experts to me, and I have a huge amount of [...]

]]> By: Scott Hepburn http://www.mediaemerging.com/2009/03/24/how-to-be-a-social-media-expert-chop-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-677 Scott Hepburn Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:32:40 +0000 http://mediaemerging.com/?p=971#comment-677 Most of the time I'm with ya, Tim: "Expert" used to suggest a higher level of expertise, a greater degree of experience. But I'm toying with this new idea of "expert" as a measure of helpfulness. After all, an expert who doesn't share his expertise isn't of much use. Most of the time I'm with ya, Tim: “Expert” used to suggest a higher level of expertise, a greater degree of experience. But I'm toying with this new idea of “expert” as a measure of helpfulness. After all, an expert who doesn't share his expertise isn't of much use.

]]> By: Scott Hepburn http://www.mediaemerging.com/2009/03/24/how-to-be-a-social-media-expert-chop-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-1882 Scott Hepburn Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:32:40 +0000 http://mediaemerging.com/?p=971#comment-1882 Most of the time I'm with ya, Tim: "Expert" used to suggest a higher level of expertise, a greater degree of experience. But I'm toying with this new idea of "expert" as a measure of helpfulness. After all, an expert who doesn't share his expertise isn't of much use. Most of the time I'm with ya, Tim: “Expert” used to suggest a higher level of expertise, a greater degree of experience. But I'm toying with this new idea of “expert” as a measure of helpfulness. After all, an expert who doesn't share his expertise isn't of much use.

]]> By: Scott Hepburn http://www.mediaemerging.com/2009/03/24/how-to-be-a-social-media-expert-chop-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-675 Scott Hepburn Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:32:40 +0000 http://mediaemerging.com/?p=971#comment-675 Most of the time I'm with ya, Tim: "Expert" used to suggest a higher level of expertise, a greater degree of experience. But I'm toying with this new idea of "expert" as a measure of helpfulness. After all, an expert who doesn't share his expertise isn't of much use. Most of the time I'm with ya, Tim: “Expert” used to suggest a higher level of expertise, a greater degree of experience. But I'm toying with this new idea of “expert” as a measure of helpfulness. After all, an expert who doesn't share his expertise isn't of much use.

]]> By: Marcelle http://www.mediaemerging.com/2009/03/24/how-to-be-a-social-media-expert-chop-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-1880 Marcelle Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:10:56 +0000 http://mediaemerging.com/?p=971#comment-1880 Scott - I agree whole heartedly. Any Tom, Dick or Harry lettuce chopper who knows more than those who don't know how to chop lettuce can call themselves an expert, a master or any title they want. (Personally, I'm always a fan of the "magical fairy wizard of social media" type titles.) I think that's why there are so many consultants out there in niche markets...some sell lettuce, others sell tomatoes.<br><br>I'm an avid reader and a loyal fan of a genuinely brilliant mind--whatever their specialty. With all of the experts of this, that, and the other out there I'll tell you who I'm really interested in listen to (and hiring): someone who can make me a great tasting, nutritious and interesting salad! Scott – I agree whole heartedly. Any Tom, Dick or Harry lettuce chopper who knows more than those who don't know how to chop lettuce can call themselves an expert, a master or any title they want. (Personally, I'm always a fan of the “magical fairy wizard of social media” type titles.) I think that's why there are so many consultants out there in niche markets…some sell lettuce, others sell tomatoes.

I'm an avid reader and a loyal fan of a genuinely brilliant mind–whatever their specialty. With all of the experts of this, that, and the other out there I'll tell you who I'm really interested in listen to (and hiring): someone who can make me a great tasting, nutritious and interesting salad!

]]> By: Marcelle http://www.mediaemerging.com/2009/03/24/how-to-be-a-social-media-expert-chop-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-674 Marcelle Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:10:56 +0000 http://mediaemerging.com/?p=971#comment-674 Scott - I agree whole heartedly. Any Tom, Dick or Harry lettuce chopper who knows more than those who don't know how to chop lettuce can call themselves an expert, a master or any title they want. (Personally, I'm always a fan of the "magical fairy wizard of social media" type titles.) I think that's why there are so many consultants out there in niche markets...some sell lettuce, others sell tomatoes.<br><br>I'm an avid reader and a loyal fan of a genuinely brilliant mind--whatever their specialty. With all of the experts of this, that, and the other out there I'll tell you who I'm really interested in listen to (and hiring): someone who can make me a great tasting, nutritious and interesting salad! Scott – I agree whole heartedly. Any Tom, Dick or Harry lettuce chopper who knows more than those who don't know how to chop lettuce can call themselves an expert, a master or any title they want. (Personally, I'm always a fan of the “magical fairy wizard of social media” type titles.) I think that's why there are so many consultants out there in niche markets…some sell lettuce, others sell tomatoes.

I'm an avid reader and a loyal fan of a genuinely brilliant mind–whatever their specialty. With all of the experts of this, that, and the other out there I'll tell you who I'm really interested in listen to (and hiring): someone who can make me a great tasting, nutritious and interesting salad!

]]> By: Tim Jahn http://www.mediaemerging.com/2009/03/24/how-to-be-a-social-media-expert-chop-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-1881 Tim Jahn Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:34:20 +0000 http://mediaemerging.com/?p=971#comment-1881 I am really not a fan of everyone calling themselves experts these days. But you have put things in perspective here and I must say, it's the first time I am actually ok with the idea of "experts". You're exactly right - people will always go for the chopped lettuce.<br><br>The idea of an expert doesn't necessarily mean you know it all but you know how to help well. Thanks for opening my eyes to the other side of this idea! I am really not a fan of everyone calling themselves experts these days. But you have put things in perspective here and I must say, it's the first time I am actually ok with the idea of “experts”. You're exactly right – people will always go for the chopped lettuce.

The idea of an expert doesn't necessarily mean you know it all but you know how to help well. Thanks for opening my eyes to the other side of this idea!

]]> By: mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside http://www.mediaemerging.com/2009/03/24/how-to-be-a-social-media-expert-chop-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-1883 mcwflint MaryannChickWhiteside Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:17:26 +0000 http://mediaemerging.com/?p=971#comment-1883 loved the lettuce example and down-to-earth ideas of how to be an expert loved the lettuce example and down-to-earth ideas of how to be an expert

]]> By: Tim Jahn http://www.mediaemerging.com/2009/03/24/how-to-be-a-social-media-expert-chop-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-673 Tim Jahn Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:34:20 +0000 http://mediaemerging.com/?p=971#comment-673 I am really not a fan of everyone calling themselves experts these days. But you have put things in perspective here and I must say, it's the first time I am actually ok with the idea of "experts". You're exactly right - people will always go for the chopped lettuce.<br><br>The idea of an expert doesn't necessarily mean you know it all but you know how to help well. Thanks for opening my eyes to the other side of this idea! I am really not a fan of everyone calling themselves experts these days. But you have put things in perspective here and I must say, it's the first time I am actually ok with the idea of “experts”. You're exactly right – people will always go for the chopped lettuce.

The idea of an expert doesn't necessarily mean you know it all but you know how to help well. Thanks for opening my eyes to the other side of this idea!

]]> By: mcwflint http://www.mediaemerging.com/2009/03/24/how-to-be-a-social-media-expert-chop-lettuce/comment-page-1/#comment-672 mcwflint Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:17:26 +0000 http://mediaemerging.com/?p=971#comment-672 loved the lettuce example and down-to-earth ideas of how to be an expert loved the lettuce example and down-to-earth ideas of how to be an expert

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