The good news about today’s presentation at The Social Recruiting Summit.
- I think it went well.
- We talked about our online voices, communities, and how to speak like a real person and not a HR or Recruiting flack.
- I learned about Flock.
- The audience really participated. Seriously. It was awesome.
Not so good.
- I was audiotaped and livestreamed — and I hear that the quality isn’t very good.
- I dropped the f-bomb. Twice. At least. (Well, that’s not bad for me but I think some people blushed.)
- I mentioned that I stop following people who think Obama doesn’t have a birth certificate and I won’t talk to people who try to convert me to Christianity.
I had a great time. I was calm & assertive. I talked about Scrubby. Pretty good day, in my opinion!
Revised: Here’s a copy of my presentation, not that it means anything without cussing and spitting.
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congratulations! YOU ROCK
You were great today. And as a fellow cynic (see my Kennedy tweets, etc.) and overall hater of many of the industry pundits pimping their wares and speaking off-topic with heinous slides, you resonated. My summers of college job was working at the Wrigley Gum Factory so I look forward to continuing the dialogue with you and sharing the knowledge.
-Scotty
It WAS great and your presentation was awesome!
Great seeing you- as always.
Safe travels.
I listened, hard to hear but what I heard was great.
Cesar would be proud. More adults should take his advice.
Hey! I was there. I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. “F bombs” and all. I learned a lot and agree with your philosophy.
Geez! Can’t even spell my last name on my e-mail address. I guess I’m toast tonight.
Didn’t see it and haven’t heard it yet, but I’m sure you did AWESOME. I just giggled when I read your post and my husband asked why. : ) You rock, Ms. Laurie, and I cannot wait to see you in NOLA!
@Michael Thanks!
@Scotty Thanks for the nice compliments!
@Eric OMG, you are my favorite.
@Nelking I want Cesar to write a business book.
@Sue You are too funny!
@Kari I cannot wait to see YOU. Soon!!!
As a point of etiquette from across the pond, any presentation containing swearing is laudable. Adds a certain frisson to proceedings and ensures people are kept awake…..
Yay! I’m happy for you.
I would have been sorely disappointed if there had been no f-bombs. You can’t talk about authenticity without being authentic.
I bet you kicked ass, I wish I could have been there!
“I mentioned that I stop following people who think Obama doesn’t have a birth certificate and I won’t talk to people who try to convert me to Christianity.”
I don’t get how this falls into the “Not Good” category?
I’m not sure how I got here- but I think I want to be you when I grow up.
I tuned in to what I could. well done, I like how you kept it conversational..
@Amanda You are the queen of giving presentations, so I totally appreciate your feedback.
@Shellei Wow, you must be on the wrong site! Thank you.
@Emily Well, ya know, I don’t want to alienate people RIGHT AWAY. Or do I?
@Minion It’s so funny because Susan Burns and I were talking about how much we really adore you & love your blog!
@Kerry I hate it when young boys smoke just to look tough & cool. That’s how some people come across when they cuss. I don’t want to be one of those people. Unfortunately, you’re right. I swear in a very authentic (& downright trashy) way. I *can* keep it in check, but it’s hard.
@TheHRD I love the tip. Makes me feel better!