Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Last month I wrote a blog post about my decision to walk away from Facebook and Twitter for a month. Now that the month of self-imposed exile is behind me, it's time to reflect on the experience. Not surprisingly, there is both good and bad that comes with ignoring channels of communication where one is …
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Social media has been my profession since 2010. I manage a large, 70,000-person internal community for a company that's #56 on the Fortune 500 list. I served many years on its social media team and now perform those same functions from its Corporate Communications team. Through the years, I've had responsibilities that include the company's …
Continue reading Dear Facebook and Twitter, I need a break from you.
It's been a few years since I've spelled out on this blog specific goals for a new year. I always have goals, of course, both for my professional and personal life, but I don't always write about them publicly. Like many of you, I've had years of achieving some goals while falling short on others. …
On May 26, 1979, Linda Sue Kiger and I said “I do” to each other at her home church – Third Baptist Church – in St. Louis, Missouri. It’s been quite a ride and continues to be. I am thankful for her for so many reasons, but below is one for each of our 40 …
Continue reading 40 Reasons Why I’m Thankful for 40 Years with My Bride
I just published a LinkedIn article called "If you attend only one conference for online community professionals..." It's about the various conferences I've attended through the years as an online community pro, and why I hone in on one in particular as the main conference I attend if I only get to attend one a …
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