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Mentoring and Coaching February 18 #DigiBlogChat

February 13, 2025 By Leave a Comment

 

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February 18 Today’s #DigiBlogChat topic: Mentoring and Coaching

Let’s talk about Mentoring and Coaching on our next #DigiBlogChat of 2025 on BlueSky! At one time or another, we’ve all needed a mentor or a coach. Maybe you had a soccer or swim coach in high school or college. And maybe you used a mentor during your work years. If those years are behind you, have you considered getting a mentor or coach now?

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, February 18th to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NEW TIME: at 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Questions

Q1. What are the key differences between mentoring and coaching and when would you use one or the other? #digiblogchat

Q2. Please share an experience when mentoring or coaching made a significant impact on your life. #digiblogchat

Q3. What qualities would make someone an effective coach? A mentor? #digiblogchat

Q4. How would you as a coach build trust with someone you mentored? #digiblogchat

Q5. What challenges do mentors/coaches face and how best to overcome them? #digiblogchat

But wait! There’s more questions about mentoring and coaching!

Q6. How would you measure success in a mentor/coach relationship? Is it all emotional? #digiblogchat

Q7. How can organizations create cultures where mentoring/coaching can thrive? #digiblogchat

Q8. How can mentors and coaches customize their approaches to their clients? #digiblogchat

Q9. What role does feedback play in mentoring or coaching? #digiblogchat

Q10. What role does AI and technology play in the future of mentoring and coaching? #digiblogchat

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Growing Your Bluesky Network February 11 #DigiBlogChat

February 6, 2025 By Leave a Comment
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February 11 Today’s #DigiBlogChat topic: Growing Your Bluesky Network~a Netiquette Update

Let’s talk about Growing Your Bluesky Network on our fifth #DigiBlogChat of 2025 and also our fifth chat entirely on BlueSky! The topic and questions are by @LazBlazter. Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics and guests!

January blew by us, and now we’re squarely in February. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, February 11th to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NEW TIME: at 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Questions

Q1. Bluesky emphasizes user control. How does this principle apply to interacting with others’ content, like reposting or quoting? #DigiBlogChat.

Q2. What unique netiquette considerations arise for content moderation and community standards given the decentralized @Bluesky.app model? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. How should Users approach participating in or creating custom feeds on Bluesky, given the potential for echo chambers and the importance of respectful discourse? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. Please share best practices for engaging in constructive conversations on @Bluesky.app, particularly for sensitive or controversial topics; how can users avoid contributing to negativity or harassment? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. @Bluesky.app allows for a high degree of customization. How does this influence user responsibility in creating a positive and inclusive environment, and what are the netiquette implications of using features like blocking or muting? #DigiBlogChat

But wait! There’s more–questions, that is. 

Q6. What are some of the unique features or functionalities that Bluesky offers to content creators and users? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. What are the key strategies for building a following on Bluesky, considering its decentralized nature and focus on user control? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. What role do “labels” and “moderation lists” play in shaping the Bluesky experience, and how can users leverage them? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. How does Bluesky’s approach to data ownership and portability compare to that of centralized social media platforms? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What are some of the potential challenges or limitations that Bluesky might face in its mission to create a more open and user-centric social network? #DigiBlogChat 

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Getting Things Done (David Allen’s Book) February 4 #DigiBlogChat

January 31, 2025 By Leave a Comment
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February 4 Today’s #DigiBlogChat topic: Getting Things Done (David Allen’s book) 

Let’s talk about Getting Things Done on our fourth #DigiBlogChat of 2025 and also our fourth chat entirely on BlueSky! Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics and guests! Here’s a YouTube video of David Allen speaking at TedX.

January is over now and we’re going full steam ahead into February. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, February 4th to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NEW TIME: at 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Questions

Q1. How is “Getting Things Done” really not about Getting Things Done? #digiblogchat

Q2. What is appropriate engagement? #digiblogchat

Q3. What core principles do you need to get things done? #digiblogchat

Q4. How difficult is it to keep nothing in your head about what you need to get done? #digiblogchat

Q5. How comfortable are you with paradoxes? #digiblogchat

Q6. How have you given yourself room to think? #digiblogchat

Q7. When are you free to be yourself creatively? Also, how free do you want to be? #digiblogchat

Q8. How sustainable is your work and lifestyle right now? #digiblogchat

Q9. Are you able to shift your focus quickly? How so? #digiblogchat

Q10. Have you built maps of all your projects and how to get them done? #digiblogchat

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One Big Change January 28 #Digiblogchat

January 24, 2025 By Leave a Comment
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One Big Change is our third #DigiBlogChat topic of 2025!

Let’s talk about how you made one big change on our third #DigiBlogChat of 2025 and also our third chat entirely on BlueSky! Exciting times are ahead of us and we hope you’ll stick with us!

January is an exciting time because there’s a lot of change–whether we want it or not. We all see a lot of it, don’t we? Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, January 28th to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NEW TIME: at 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Questions

Q1. What is the one big change you believe our society needs most right now, and what evidence might support this? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. How can individuals come together to help achieve this change? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. What role do governments play in facilitating this major societal change? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. How can businesses and corporations support and drive major change? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. Are there historical examples of similar big change  that we can learn from? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. What are the main obstacles to achieving this change, can they be overcome? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. How can technology and innovation help us reach this goal? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. What are the risks that could derail making this change, and how can they be mitigated? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. How would you measure progress towards achieving this change? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What role does public awareness and education play in achieving this change, and how can we raise it? #DigiBlogChat 

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Getting the News January 21 #DigiBlogChat

January 19, 2025 By Leave a Comment
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Getting the News is our second #DigiBlogChat topic of 2025!

Let’s talk about how you get your news on our second #DigiBlogChat of 2025 and also our second chat entirely on BlueSky! Exciting times are ahead of us and we hope you’ll stick with us!

Fake news has been in the news lately. We all see a lot of it, don’t we? Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, January 21st to hear about this topic!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NEW TIME: at 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Questions

Q1. How do you typically stay informed about current events and breaking news? #digiblogchat 

Q2. How do you determine whether a news source is reliable? #digiblogchat 

Q3. How do you decide which platforms are trustworthy for getting your news? #digiblogchat 

Q4. What role does social media play in where and how you get your news? #digiblogchat 

Q5. Have you ever been fooled into thinking something was “real news,” and later finding it was fake? How so? #digiblogchat 

Q6. In what format do you prefer to get your news (video, articles, podcasts, etc.)? #digiblogchat 

Q7. When do you seek out news sources that might disagree with your own viewpoint? #digiblogchat 

Q8. What role does convenience play in how you filter and get your news? #digiblogchat 

Q9. How has your approach to getting the news changed over the past few years? #digiblogchat 

Q10. How do you avoid getting fake news? #digiblogchat 

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Digital Organization January 14 #DigiBlogChat

January 13, 2025 By Leave a Comment
#DigiblogChat Topic: Digital Organization January 14, 2025

#DigiblogChat Topic: Digital Organization January 14, 2025

Let’s talk about digital organization on our first #DigiBlogChat of 2025 and also our first chat entirely on BlueSky! Exciting times are ahead of us and we hope you’ll stick with us!

January is usually a good time for New Year’s resolutions. Getting organized is one thing we like to consider in January, too. What are you doing to keep your digital files, photos, and other stuff organized? Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, January 14th to hear about this topic!

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NEW TIME: at 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Questions

Q1. What challenges do you face when organizing your digital files? #digiblogchat 

Q2. How effective are your strategies for organizing your email inbox? #digiblogchat 

Q3. How do you keep track of deadlines so you don’t forget about them? #digiblogchat 

Q4. What tools or apps do you find helpful in organizing your digital life? #digiblogchat 

Q5. How do you ensure your files are readily accessible on different devices? #digiblogchat 

Q6. How do you handle your backups and do you think there might be an easier way? #digiblogchat 

Q7. How do you handle old or unused files and photos? #digiblogchat 

Q8. How do you manage cloud storage (if you’re using it)? #digiblogchat 

Q9. Why or why not has your password management system been working for you? #digiblogchat 

Q10. What improvements would you like to make to your digital organization moving forward in 2025? #digiblogchat 

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Favorite Christmas Movies December 10 #DigiBlogChat

December 3, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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#Digiblogchat Topic for December 10th is Favorite Christmas Movies with Larry | Image by Nanne Tiggelman from Pixabay

Our #Digiblogchat Topic for December 10th is Favorite Christmas Movies with Larry aka  @LazBlazter! 

For our last chat of December, we’ll be talking about our favorite Christmas movies. There are some golden oldies in here, but also some newer movies, and maybe one that you might not consider to be very Christmassy.

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NEW TIME: at 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Questions

Q1. In “Home Alone,” where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind? #digiblogchat

Q2. Which is your must-watch movie every Christmas? #digiblogchat

Q3. In “Elf,” what is Buddy’s favorite food group? #digiblogchat

Q4. Who tries to steal Christmas in the classic Dr. Seuss story that was turned into multiple movies? #digiblogchat

Q5. What song does Lucy ask Schroeder to play on his piano in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”? #digiblogchat

It’s the halfway point–but wait! There’s more!

Q6. In “The Polar Express,” what word does the conductor punch into the main character’s ticket? #digiblogchat

Q7. In “The Santa Clause,” what does Scott Calvin mistakenly do that leads him to becoming Santa? #digiblogchat

Q8. In “Miracle on 34th Street,” what department store is central to the story? #digiblogchat

Q9. In “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” what is Clark Griswold’s plan to make this Christmas perfect? #digiblogchat

Q10. In “Die Hard,” what is the name of the building where the hostage situation takes place? #digiblogchat

Q11. What are your personal 3 favourite Christmas movies? #digiblogchat

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Thanksgiving Happy Hour November 26 #DigiBlogChat

November 23, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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Our #Digiblogchat Topic for November 26th is Thanksgiving Happy Hour with Loni of  @JorgensonLocker! | Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

For our last chat of November, we’ll be talking about our favorite Thanksgiving traditions. We realize that you may be from a country where Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated, but we’d still love to have you! Thanksgiving is about gratitude, which is hopefully a universal feeling.

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NEW TIME: at 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Questions:

Q1. What is your favorite thing about Thanksgiving? #Digiblogchat

Q2. Do you typically host or do you travel elsewhere? #Digiblogchat

Q3. How do you prep for Thanksgiving? Share your favorite tips! #Digiblogchat

Q4. What is your favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal? Share your favorite recipe! #Digiblogchat

Q5. What’s your least favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal? #Digiblogchat

Q6. Do you have a special kind of drink with your Thanksgiving meal? #Digiblogchat

Q7. Do you have a favorite tradition you do for Thanksgiving? #Digiblogchat

Q8. What’s your favorite thing to do on Thanksgiving once the meal is over? #Digiblogchat

Q9. Do you shop on Black Friday or wait for Cyber Monday? #Digiblogchat

Q10. What are you most thankful for this year? #Digiblogchat

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Gratitude Marketing November 19 #Digiblogchat

November 14, 2024 By Leave a Comment
Gratitude Marketing

Gratitude Marketing with @RandyLyleClark is our #Digiblogchat Topic for November 19th!

Our #Digiblogchat Topic for November 19th is Gratitude Marketing with @RandyLyleClarke! 

It’s easy to be grateful for what we have during November, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we were as thankful the other eleven months of the year? And what about, as small business owners, we showed our gratitude in our marketing? How would that look? Join us for our chat to discuss this and other side topics. 

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NEW TIME: at 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.  

Questions:

Q1. Share an example of Gratitude Marketing. #digiblogchat 

Q2. How can a business meet with customers to show their gratitude? #digiblogchat 

Q3. How can a busness show gratitude to a customer by supporting charities? #digiblogchat 

Q4. Happy employees = happy customers. How can an organization show gratitude to employees? #digiblogchat 

Q5. How can a company use upgrades and add-ons to show gratitude? #digiblogchat 

Q6. Is it a good idea to show gratitude to a consumer who points out a flaw or mistake? Why? #digiblogchat 

Q7. Can a business overdo gratitude marketing especially over the holidays? Examples, please. #digiblogchat 

Q8. How can promotional products be used to show gratitude? #digiblogchat 

Q9. How can transparency and honesty show an organization’s gratitude? #digiblogchat 

Q10. Share something you and your business are grateful for. #digiblogchat

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Santa’s Little Helper! November 12 #DigiBlogChat

November 7, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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November 12 #DigiBlogChat subject: Santa’s Little Helper! | Image: Sven Lachmann from Pixabay

For our November 12th #Digiblogchat, we’re talking about Santa’s Little Helper (that is, Christmas) and how you manage, with the topic and questions by @MaricarJagger. This time of year can be stressful even without Christmas and finding the perfect gift–what can you do? 

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE NEW TIME: at 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.  

Questions: 

Q1. Do you make a Christmas gift list? Why or why not? #digiblogchat 

Q2. What apps do you use to organise your gift list? #digiblogchat 

Q3. Do you shop online, or prefer making a trip to the shops or mall? #digiblogchat 

Q4. Do you buy all the gifts yourself or do you delegate some to partner or family members?#digiblogchat 

Q5. Who is the hardest person to buy for? #digiblogchat 

Q6. Do you use a gift buyer service or if you don’t, have you been tempted? #digiblogchat 

Q7. What is your default present for someone you don’t know what to buy for? #digiblogchat 

Q8. Have you used AI to help you with your gift shopping? How so? #digiblogchat 

Q9. What is your own wish for Christmas? #digiblogchat 

Q10. Can AI make Santa’s job easier to distribute gifts? #digiblogchat

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