Productive Boredom July 29 #DigiBlogChat

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Join us July 29, for Productive Boredom! #DigiBlogChat  

This topic was inspired by a post from @thelincoln.bsky.social–which is where I first heard the term productive boredom. When’s the last time you had a day with nothing scheduled? Did you then lounge about and daydream? Did you go for a hike? Or did you revert to your usual Type A-do-all-the-things-multitasking personality? For a discussion about this and probably other side topics, join us!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 29 July 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!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. What do you think of when you hear the phrase “productive boredom”? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. What role does daydreaming have in your life? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Describe the last time you had a completely non-productive day. #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. How difficult is it to empty your mind of all thoughts? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. How often do you multitask at work? How about at home? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. Would you prefer a day filled with chores or a day with nothing planned? Why? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. How does the idea of boredom affect how you set up your work schedule? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. How could you turn back the clock and have more moments of boredom? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What is the relationship between cell phones and your own creativity? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. How comfortable are you with being bored? #DigiBlogChat

Marketing in difficult political climates July 22 #DigiBlogChat

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July 22: Marketing in difficult political climate | Image: MythologyArt from Pixabay

Join us July 22 for Marketing in difficult political climates! #DigiBlogChat  

There’s always a political climate to contend with, and as a marketer sometimes the competition is fierce! Do you always try to maintain neutrality, or do you take a chance and join one side or the other? And how will that affect your customers (and potential customers)? How can you possibly outshout the loudness of political pundits?

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 22 July 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!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. How can brands post their own message without alienating their audience? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. When should companies take a stand (if ever) on political issues? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. How do you shift your stand when the political winds suddenly change direction? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. How can political uncertainty sway consumer trust? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. How do marketers decide to become politically active during political tension? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. What are the possible risks of aligning your brand with a political cause? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. What examples do you have of marketers who have successfully aligned themselves with a political cause? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. How should international brands change their messaging for countries experiencing political unrest? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. How can you maintain brand consistency across a market with differing political climates? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What strategies help brands maintain credibility when faced with political crises? #DigiBlogChat

BBQ Tips for the Summer Cookout July 1 #DigiBlogChat

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Join us July 1, for BBQ Tips for the Summer Cookout! #DigiBlogChat  

It’s that time of year when things slow down and the weather heats up. We’ve all been ready for a backyard bbq for months now, haven’t we? So let’s relax, have some iced tea, and exchange ideas. For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics (or recipes), join us!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 24 June 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!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. What are some of your favorite starters or hors d’oeuvres? #DigiBlogChat  

Q2. How do salads and veggies figure in your BBQ parties? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. What’s your tip for keeping the charcoal hot for longer? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. What’s your favourite marinade? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. Who is the barbecue master in your household? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. Any tips for a rainy day BBQ? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. What’s your go-to beverage that enhances your BBQ? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. Please share the recipe that your friends always ask for! #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. Tell us about the desserts that accompany your BBQ! #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What’s the one thing you always forget to make or get for your BBQ? #DigiBlogChat 

YouTube Algorithm Rabbit Holes June 24 #DigiBlogChat

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Join us June 24, for YouTube Algorithm Rabbit Holes! #DigiBlogChat  

Have you ever been watching a YouTube video or two and somehow managed to get very very far from your original destination? Congratulations! You’ve experienced a YouTube algorithm rabbit hole! For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics (or rabbit holes), join us!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 24 June 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!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. How do you think the YouTube algorithm shapes the content that you see? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. Have you ever felt that the YouTube algorithm leads you down a rabbit hole where you didn’t want to be? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. What are your thoughts on how the YouTube algorithm treats long-form versus short-form content? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. Are YouTube’s suggestions on what to watch helpful or just a distraction? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. Would you prefer to see popular videos or videos that would interest you, and why? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. Has the algorithm ever introduced you to a creator that you now watch religiously? Who is that? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. How transparent is YouTube about the algorithm and how it works? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. What changes would you make to the YouTube algorithm if you were in charge? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. Does the YouTube algorithm intentionally design rabbit holes for you to fall into? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. How do you escape a YouTube rabbit hole when you’re all out of carrots? #DigiBlogChat 

Digital Burnout: Recognizing It and Recovering from It June 10 #DigiBlogChat

Join us on Tuesday June 10, for #DigiBlogChat topic: Digital Burnout: Recognizing It and Recovering from It! 

Everyone experiences burnout from time to time. Right now, there’s so much happening with politics in the U.S., wars around the world, and climate emergencies. People follow the news to stay in touch, sometimes at their own peril. But, like a train wreck, we can’t look away from the news. For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics, join us!

Today’s chat topic and questions were worked up by mistressprime.bsky.social

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 10 June 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!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. What are the signs that you’re digitally burnt out? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. How do you distinguish between being “in a slump” vs. actual burnout? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Which digital habits (scrolling, multitasking, notifications) do you think contribute most to burnout? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. How has your relationship with social media changed over time in response to burnout? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. What boundaries have you created to protect your time and energy online? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. Do you have a ‘digital detox’ routine or regular offline ritual? What does it look like? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. Have you found any tools, apps, or systems that reduce burnout instead of adding to it? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. What practices help you reset without losing momentum in your work? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. Have you ever felt guilty for unplugging or taking time away from digital work? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. What advice would you give someone who’s feeling overwhelmed by their digital workload right now? #DigiBlogChat

BONUS: Q11. If you could redesign your digital life from scratch, what would you do differently to prevent burnout? #DigiBlogChat

Bees, Blooms, and Blogs: Gardening Hacks June 3 #DigiBlogChat

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Join us on Tuesday June 3, for #DigiBlogChat topic: Bees, Blooms, and Blogs: Gardening Hacks! 

It’s nearly summer and we’re still optimistic about our gardens. We’re outside digging, installing trellises, and buying perennials like crazy. Nothing in the yard looks sad, and we are nowhere near the Dog Days of August. For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics, join us!

Today’s chat topic and questions were worked up by @DandyRandy.bsky.social!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 3 June 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!

NOTE THE TIME: at 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. Do you garden? If so flowers, veggies, or ? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. Where do you go for gardening advice? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. What are some good gardening blogs, books, or websites? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. What are some easy-to-grow flowers? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. When do you plant your garden and do you start indoors? #DigiBlogChat 

Still more gardening hacks:

Q6. Does your garden have a theme? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. What perennials are in your garden? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. How do you control weeds and pests? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. Do you have a pollinator-friendly area in your garden? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. Show us photos of your garden! #DigiBlogChat  

Doers, Observers, and Recipients May 27 #DigiBlogChat

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Join us on Tuesday May 27, for #DigiBlogChat topic: Doers, Observers, and Recipients! 

Everyone knows each of these types: the doers, the observers, and the recipients. And most of us are some combination of the three, with any one person rarely in one single camp or another. If you do know anyone who’s one single type, they may be the subject of a lot of gossip. For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics, join us!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 27 May 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 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. Why are some people Doers and others Observers or even just recipients? What are the primary reasons for this difference in behaviour? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. How might the emotional and cognitive reactions of a direct Recipient of a good deed differ from those of a third-party Observer? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. How do potential consequences (faced by Doers) influence Observer’s decisions and actions? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. What kind of character makes the best employee, what’s your reasoning? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. What is your experience of being in a Club or Society, are you simply a member or do you perhaps actively support and deliver committee work too?  #DigiBlogChat

The Second Half

Q6. How can a Doer’s awareness of being watched by Observers (the Hawthorne effect) alter their performance, motivation, and the authenticity of their actions? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. Discuss the ethical responsibilities of an Observer. At what point, if any, does an Observer have a moral obligation to intervene and become a Doer, particularly in situations involving harm to a Recipient? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. In workplace dynamics, how can a manager effectively navigate the roles of Doer (implementing policy), Observer (monitoring team performance), and Recipient (receiving feedback from employees) to foster a positive environment? #DigiBlogChat

Q9.  Why are Recipients often ignorant of their lack of meaningful contribution to events in particular and does it actually matter? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Has the rise of social media and live-streaming technology blurred the lines between Doers, Observers, and Recipients, and what are the societal implications of this shift? #DigiBlogChat

Maintaining Focus in an Unfocused World May 13 #DigiBlogChat

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Join us on Tuesday May 13, for #DigiBlogChat topic: Maintaining Focus in an Unfocused World! 

Does everything seem to be going faster and faster, with barely any time for yourself? Are events stacking up on top of each other before you get a chance to digest their import? That’s certainly the case for a few of us! Staying focused has become more and more difficult. For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics, join us!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 13 May 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 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. How important is your health to you and what habits help you stay focused on it consistently? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. How often do you lean into your strengths in your everyday life, and how does it impact your success? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. If bad habits were blocking your path to wealth, how would sharpening your focus help turn things around financially? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. In what ways does procrastination sabotage goal-setting and how do you personally combat it? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Which business goals do you find the most difficult to stick with, and what makes them so challenging? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. Do vision boards or visual reminders really help you stay focused on what matters most?  Why or why not? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. How has learning to delegate helped you (or someone you know) grow and achieve more? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. What role does consistency play in achieving long-term goals? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. What’s one way we in this chat could support each other in staying focused on a bold, audacious goal? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What’s one simple thing you could do today to boost your focus and make progress? #DigiBlogChat 

Intelligent Customers, What Are They? May 6 #DigiBlogChat

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Join us on Tuesday 6 May, for #DigiBlogChat topic: Intelligent Customers, What Are They? with topic and questions by @lazblazter.bsky.social

Maybe your first question is not “Intelligent Customers, What Are They?” But Intelligent Customers, Where Are They? At least that was my first question. As a business owner, who are your customers and how many of them would you label as intelligent? Are they all intelligent, with some needing a bit more education? Or are some never going to understand your own expectations? For a discussion about this and perhaps other side topics, join us!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! The year is zooming by. Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, 6 May 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 7pm UK time, 8pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Here are the Questions

Q1. Defining the Term: How would you define an “intelligent customer?” #DigiBlogChat

Q2. What factors, e.g. technology, access to information, social media, do you think have contributed most to the rise of the so-called “intelligent customer?” #DigiBlogChat

Q3. What are the core expectations that intelligent customers typically have from businesses regarding products, services, transparency, and communication? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. How has the way customers research products, compare options, and make purchasing decisions changed as they’ve become more “intelligent?” #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Challenges for Business: What are the biggest challenges businesses face when trying to meet the demands and expectations of intelligent customers?

Looking for more intelligent questions?

Q6. What opportunities do knowledgeable customers present for businesses (e.g. feedback, co-creation, advocacy etc.)? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. How should companies adapt their marketing, sales, and customer service strategies to effectively engage and retain intelligent customers? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. What other factors like ethics, sustainability, brand values, personalization are important to intelligent customers? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. How do you predict the concept and behaviour of the “intelligent customer” will evolve over the next 5-10 years accounting for AI and emerging technologies? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Is “intelligent customer” the most accurate or helpful term? Would “empowered,” “informed,” or “connected” customer be a better description, and why? #DigiBlogChat

Digital Privacy Clean-Up April 29 #DigiBlogChat

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April 29th #DigiBlogChat topic: Digital Privacy Clean-up!

Have you ever had a private conversation with someone who mentioned a product and then, a short time later, that same product appeared as an ad on your social media? Recently this happened to me. My friend jokingly mentioned some little signs that display a warning about cat barf. Guess who got ads about those signs soon aftern? Me! So silly, so annoying, and so terrifying all at once. That led me to do my own digital privacy clean-up. Have you ever done a digital clean-up? Then you might like to join our chat!

Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics! Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, April 29th 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: 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Questions

Q1. What’s the oldest account you’ve ever deleted? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. Ever searched for yourself and found the wrong information? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. What’s your go-to privacy clean-up routine? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. How many apps have access to your private info right now? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. Would you pay for a service that kept your data safe online? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. Of the major social media platforms, which has the worst privacy record? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. Have you ever looked back at things that you shared and found something cringe-worthy? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. How do you handle old chats and messages? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What tools do you use for digital decluttering? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. Will kids today regret what they’re posting in the future? Will they regret what you’ve posted about them? #DigiBlogChat

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