Teh Chad

Friends are very important, as is your family. Many people have different pictures of what family looks like. My own parents divorced many years ago. Out of that, I’ve gained several good people in my life in the form of step-family.

A couple of years ago, I got the feeling that God was getting ready to begin cleaning out my life. He was to begin with the people that fostered bad habits. Over the course of 2011, EVERY SINGLE ONE of the buddies that I used to party with moved away. It was a bit tough as these were some of my best friends.

God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. – PSALM 68:6

One of my goals for 2012 is to simply spend more time with good people. It’s not to the point of ALWAYS saying yes when the opportunity arises, but I’m making it a priority. The verse was one that I received from a gal who sends out daily verses – Kendra Todd – and it was a nice reminder that He will consistently be placing me around people that I NEED (and that need me too.)

We’ve been waiting patiently for Google to allow businesses to join Google+.

Today, Vic Gundotra shared the opening.

Needless to say, this is huge for businesses.

Google is notorious for rolling things out in stages and parts. Very rarely does the public get a full on opening without a beta period and this is no exception.

A couple of the brands that are in on it today are Pepsi, Toyota, and Burberry.

A quick side note, the muppets are doing a hangout this afternoon. You know, if you’ve ever wanted to chat with Kermit, here’s your chance!

Here’s the original article: ow.ly/7lDEH

This is a notorious move by Google, again, only allowing certain people/brands to join in the beginning. Small businesses, real estate pros, etc are not yet allowed. I’ll be sure to let you know when they are!

The foundation of social media strategy was, in my opinion, best said by Gary Vaynerchuk.

CARE.

That’s it! It’s all you have to do! Show people you care and they will love to be around you, work with you, and give to you.

First step:

LISTEN.

What are those around you needing? desiring? What are they excited about? What is cool about them?

Get on it!