I heard that quote on a podcast I started listening to last summer, and I've been repeating it to myself ever since.
It's so much easier to be a critic. A student has to learn, engage, feel stupid at times, study, make decisions, ask questions. A critic doesn't need to do anything other than watch and...criticize.
This holds true when it comes to new media technologies. I don't know anyone who has ever said "I love Twitter!" - but isn't actively using it. Similar things can be said about YouTube, Facebook, and most recently, Foursquare.
I think this short (just under ten minutes) interview with Michael Hyatt is compelling because:
- It captures a leader that overcame the inclination to be a critic and instead became a student of a new field/technology
- He is a leader that has seen his influence expand as a direct result of two often misunderstood mediums: Twitter and blogging
- His thoughts resonate as truth: leadership is influence and to influence you must communicate effectively
How Can Christian Leaders Get Started with Social Media? from Michael Hyatt on Vimeo.
I'm certainly new in this arena, but my sense is that Michael is right on.
Who would you like to see start influencing people using social media? Why?
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