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Thoughts on Technology from Martin Luther King: @Google+

Wylie Blanchard — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 06:48:48 +0000

In his 1964 Nobel Lecture at Oslo, Norway, Martin Luther King Jr reminded us to not let our “moral progress” fall behind our progress in science and technology.

He said:

“Yet, in spite of these spectacular strides in science and technology, and still unlimited ones to come, something basic is missing. There is a sort of poverty of the spirit which stands in glaring contrast to our scientific and technological abundance. The richer we have become materially, the poorer we have become morally and spiritually. We have learned to fly the air like birds and swim the sea like fish, but we have not learned the simple art of living together as brothers…

This is the serious predicament, the deep and haunting problem confronting modern man. If we are to survive today, our moral and spiritual “lag” must be eliminated. Enlarged material powers spell enlarged peril if there is not proportionate growth of the soul. When the “without” of man’s nature subjugates the “within”, dark storm clouds begin to form in the world.”

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Martin Luther King – January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968 – You are part of all of us.

Article: Martin Luther King Jr. Biography – Facts, Birthday, Life Story –http://buff.ly/1dL6ZV1

Video: MLK Mini Bio – http://buff.ly/1dL72jI

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Gmail User’s Privacy – No one should be surprised by this: @Google+

Wylie Blanchard — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:41:52 +0000

Search engine firms are really just ad companies and they’ve always read our emails to determine which ads will get us to click more ads.

It’s simple data mining.

Acting like it’s an invasion of privacy is foolish. If Google didn’t read our mail then they’d have no way to effectively do their job as an ad company. Thus they wouldn’t invest money in the tech that we desire and use.

To be honest Google’s losing money for not maximizing their data mining efforts.

I’m still shocked that #GoogleVoice has no audio ads telling you to, “press 1 before you call mom to buy that toaster she told you she needed during your last #VOIPcall”.

That’s #DataMining engagement to the next level.

My guess is that prior to ads being placed in G-Voice, we’ll see commercials before a Google #Hangout starts.

CMIT Solutions of Monroe originally shared:

#Gmail‘s “Users can’t expect #privacy” furor: Much ado about nothing new | PCWorld http://ow.ly/nVoAr

Gmail’s ‘Users can’t expect privacy’ furor: Much ado about nothing new

http://ow.ly/nVoAr

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Nelson Mandela – Here are two great articles about him: @Goolge+

Wylie Blanchard — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 21:00:56 +0000

Nelson Mandela – Here are two great articles about him.

South Africa: Biography of Nelson Mandela – http://buff.ly/1d7JT8h

Nelson Mandela Biography – Birthday, Facts, Life Story, Quotes, Timeline, Video –http://buff.ly/1d7JT8i

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Dear Recruiter, please stop sending me #SPAM … STOP IT!!!: @Google+

Wylie Blanchard — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:47:05 +0000

+Amy Edwards wrote a great article that stirred a lot of emotion in me. Too often have I received messages from recruiters on #LinkedIn , and other places, that feel generic, unrelated to anything that I do for a living and providing absolutely no info about the So-Called Opportunity that they’re offering.

Let’s be clear about what happens when you – #recruiter – send this out to people. If, and/or when, you have a real opportunity for someone that you’ve previously SPAMMED, they will not want to discuss it with you.

Why? Because it’s an unethical #business move to send a message directly to someone you do not know and not make it personal. It’s better to take the time to research the person and send a message that one can relate to. It’s more engaging that way, you’ll get more call backs that way and your value as a recruiter will maintain our respect.

So remember, stop #recruiting with SPAM.

Disclaimer: wait… That’s unless I’m really in the market for a job. But I’m not right now, so STOP IT.

Bubble Jobs originally shared to Strategic Social Networking (Linked in):

Use LinkedIn to recruit candidates? Guess what? There’s a chance you’re doing it wrong! Here are the top 5 ways recruiters annoy candidates on LinkedIn!

5 Ways Recruiters Annoy Candidates On LinkedIn Bubble Jobs Blog | Bubble Jobs

http://bit.ly/14xOtGY

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Speech Contest – DoubleTree Oak Brook IL: @Google+

Wylie Blanchard — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 03:08:32 +0000

More photo’s from September’s Windy City Professional Speakers #Humorous #Speech #Contest . I won first place. It was held at the #DoubleTree Hotel in#OakBrook IL.

http://windycityspeakers.com/
www.doubletreeoakbrook.com/‎
www.oak-brook.org/‎

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There are a few things that I wouldn’t do in the name of SCIENCE and this is one of them: @Google+

Wylie Blanchard — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:34:55 +0000

Would you do this for science?

Great Tech Pros originally shared:

How far would you go to record your body’s data, in the name of SCIENCE?
There are a few things that I wouldn’t do in the name of SCIENCE and this is one of them.
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13 Participants Graduate from NSA-IL Speakers Academy: @Google+

Wylie Blanchard — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 19:17:39 +0000

This content originally appeared on Google+

PRESS RELEASE – National Speakers Association – Illinois Chapter

Thirteen professional speakers recently completed Speakers Academy at National-Louis University in Chicago. This six-session program, held from September through November, focuses on … Speakers completing the course included… Wylie Blanchard of Lisle…

From Google+:

13 Participants Graduate from NSA-IL Speakers AcademySix-Session Program Focuses on the Business of Speaking

I recently completed a business program from NSA-IL Speakers Academy. Here’s a snippet of the Press Release:

National Speakers Association – Illinois Chapter Thirteen professional speakers recently completed Speakers Academy at National-Louis University in #Chicago. This six-session program, held from September through November, focuses on … Speakers completing the course included… Wylie Blanchard of…

What I really liked about the course was that it forced me to really fine tune a niche that I was both credible, confident and passionate about. Is was a challenging exercise (course work), that took me awhile to complete but it was so worth it.

The Facilitators, Steve Beck and Vickie Austin, were engaging and supportive throughout the entire course. Both, Steve and Lori, are accomplished speakers and with vast amounts of experience and wisdom in the speaking industry. All of which they openly shared with the class. In addition, there were also guest panelists (professional speakers) brought to every class that also shared their experiences with us. They were all great as well.

If you’re interested in learning about the business of professional speaking and live in the Chicago Illinois area then I highly advise that you look into NSA-IL Speaker Academy.

NSA-IL Speakers Academy: http://www.nsa-il.org/

Steve Beck of Beck & Associates: http://www.beckseminars.com

Vickie Austin of CHOICES Worldwide: http://www.choicesworldwide.com

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What ever happen to Google Videos?… Good bye iGoogle: @Google+

Wylie Blanchard — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 15:12:41 +0000

A long time ago I had high hopes for Google Videos but they eventually realized that it could never catch on. One thing that I can say for google is that they’re smart enough to know that if it doesn’t work, then let it go and move on by trying something else.

I really think that that is one of Google’s keys to success. We will not waste time on what doesn’t work… Period.

Article: Google shuts down iGoogle, which joins long line of shuttered services – http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-google-igoogle-killed-services-20131104,0,7733042.story#axzz2jkdBcmQX

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What does Tech Lead mean to you?: @Google+

Wylie Blanchard — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 09:09:17 +0000

I have my own theory of what it means to be a Tech Lead…

It’s a unique set of technical and interpersonal skills finely blended into one person.

Someone who’s knowledgeable and passionate about programming, engineering or their particular field while also needing to work with people. Not around people but with people. A true Tech Leader can bring people together to create great technical solutions.

So, “Tech Lead” equals:
1. Technical Passion and Expertise
2. Ability to Encourage People

Though the phrase, Tech Lead, implies “leadership” it doesn’t necessarily mean that one is in a Management position. I’ve been influenced by many good (and great) Tech Leaders who’s job title didn’t shout “I’m in charge”. In many instances it’s these Informal Leaders who are really the drivers of great innovations.

The informal Tech Lead role is really a sweet spot where you have the responsibility to ensure that a project is successful without it all hanging on your shoulders. You’re combining your Technical know how and you ability to Influence others to create results.

A Great Tech Lead adds a third element. Great Tech Leads ensure that they understand the business because at the end of the day it’s the needs of the business that keeps the pay checks flowing.

-This means that they understand how the technical team works with and other teams like marketing, finance, sales and human resources.

-They’re aware of office politics. Not so that they can be involved but so that they can identify, predict and adjust when office politics influence business decisions, technical solutions and their particular team.

Now we’re at “Great Tech Lead” equals:
1. Technical Passion and Expertise
2. Ability to Encourage People
3. Understands and considers the business impact

What does Tech Lead mean to you?

For additional fun:
..You see, “sooner or later you’re going to realize, just as I did, that there’s a difference between knowing the path to Tech Leadership and walking the path to Tech Leadership” …

Don’t quote me on the last piece, I stole that from the Matrix…

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Is there an IT leadership crisis?: @Google+

Wylie Blanchard — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 08:53:52 +0000

This article poses the question. After reading it I realized that it’s difficult to tell an IT leader, particularly a high-level senior leader, that he or she doesn’t know what they’re doing in any capacity. This is because it’s a lose-lose situation. If you’re wrong, then you lose because… you’re wrong and if you’re right then you still lose because you’ve most likely bruised his/her ego. Bruising the ego of a senior leader means that you’re risking your ability to move upward in that organization.

For example, let’s say that you’ve told a senior leader, in public setting, that they simply don’t know what they’re doing in some capacity. Even if that leader doesn’t have the ability to help or stop you from making a career move the fact that you did so in public with place a feeling of caution in other leaders that are present. The fact here is that in any leader who has employees whom question their ability knows that those employees will eventually question their respect for that later leader as well.

The only safe way to tell a leader that he or she doesn’t know what they’re doing you have no desire to move upward in that organization career ladder.

I’m not saying that you can’t tell a leader that they’re wrong, mistaken or even that they don’t know what they’re doing. I’m just saying that one needs to do so with caution, finesse, tact and care because that’s what a leader.

Remember that when leaders feel that they need to tell someone that they don’t know what they’re doing, they patiently consider a person’s feelings, mindset and possible response and then the plan and practice how they’re going to deliver that message.

How do you tell your leader that they don’t I know what they’re doing?

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