Sometimes you have to change things up to see if change is good.Change can be a great thing, especially if it progresses a current situation or set of data facts for the overall good. And as such, we're doing an episode that hasn't been done and is long overdue - ASK ME ANYTHING!We have all heard and seen how LinkedIn has evolved into the the business focused social media platform and we've probably felt some pressure to engage, either through comments, posting and the trendy - digital content creation.Even the term - Digital Content is amorphous enough that it encompasses as much definition as the Cloud (Yes, nod to my techie friends).So....what questions do you have? NONE are too basic or out there! In fact, the more bizarre the question, the more fun!Here's something to #GnawOnThis to kickstart some convos: * Who should be creating "content" * Isn't putting yourself out there, more self indulging at its roots? * Who cares to listen to me? * Could I be destroying my brand or my company's brand (employee and owner alike) * What is considered appropriate messagine these days?This week's guests:Avil Beckford at The Invisible MentorAndrew Deutsch with Fangled GroupMike Ashabraner on LinkedIn: @redneck1#podcast #podcasting #digitalcontent #business #leadership #marketing #youtube

"Show the world where you're from(Show 'em where you're from)Show the world we are one (One, love, life)" - Pitbull, "We Are One"SURPRISE! We're doing a special Saturday livestream!Jay Fairbrother, Executive VP of Chapter Chairs, Global Leaders Organization joins The MIC is Listening! for a casual conversation on the importance community and collaboration for executive leadership and entrepreneurship.It can be lonely at times to find peers that understand your challenges.But it doesn't have to be that way.Join the conversation on how networking on platforms like LinkedIn are a great value add to business organizations like Global Leaders Organization to facilitate warm meetings in real life (aka. IRL) and building deeper relationships with Forums!Questions to #GnawOnThis (yes, I'm referencing another #podcast...) * How important is building a network of peers and mentors in real life to you? * Has the pandemic changed the way we view building business relationships, ie. virtually or IRL? * What are YOU looking for in a business community? Referrals? Mentorship? Mentoring? Collaboration?#podcast #livestream #business #networking #socialsaturday

"But here I dreamt I was an architectAnd I built this balustradeTo keep you home, to keep you safe" - The Decemberists, "Here I Dreamt I Was An Architect"If you aren't familiar with The Decemberists, seriously give a a song or two a listen. They are amazing. And even better live.So let's talk about dreams, the future and what that actually means to us. We've seen Hollywood depiction of hyper sleek, fully automated and perhaps sprinkle in the ever popular, dystopian world. But how can we even get there? Maybe the answer lies in some of the current innovation trends we see today. We've all heard the term "Smart Cities" and we certainly know that practically everything we buy is bluetooth enabled or connected over wifi. So, what does this mean? Are we still in the dream stage? What are OUR Dreams for the future?Joyce Deuley (She/Hers), Sr. Research & Content Analyst with Zpryme joins The MIC is Listening! to chat about some cool visionary stuff and quite frankly, we HAVE to talk about The Decemberists because they are really that cool.#podcasts #podcast #business #innovation #technology

"I have climbed highest mountainsI have run through the fields.....I have scaled these city walls...But I still haven't found what I'm looking for....."-U2, "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking"Oh, let's hope that those that are up to NO GOOD DO NOT find what they are looking for!We're talking #cybersecurity with John Gormally, Cybersecurity Blogger, Podcast Host, "At The Corner of Cyber and Blog," and cycling enthusiast!Anyone that has a business or anyone that touches a keyboard is vulnerable to all the nefarious schemes from people who want to steal your data, reputation and money. Let's make it harder for them and commit to being informed!Have questions for us at The MIC is Listening!? Hit us up!#podcast #business #security

"Think of what you're sayingYou can get it wrong and still you think that it's alrightThink of what I'm sayingWe can work it out and get it straight or say good night" - The Beatles, "We Can Work It Out"How many times have you had days when you have to stop yourself from really typing what you think? Or if you are in a meeting and you grit your teeth because you fundamentally disagree with the topic at hand.We've all been there. And it's not fun.Leslie Nydick, The Conflict Strategist joins The MIC is Listening! to share her insights on how we can best address challenges that will inevitably arise in our relationships.***************************************************Got questions on maximizing digital content? I've got answers!#podcast #business #leadership #conflict

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but WHOOOEEEYYY! When you meet someone and they are all energy, it's infectious! A lot can be said about what motivates us and for each individual, it's vastly unique. Yet as much as we are different, so much foundational traits are the same. What are they?Ernie "Ernburn" Harker is joining The MIC is Listening! to share his insights on how he arrived at the incredible ball of energy he is today and how every single one of us can achieve our respective goals with the gusto that is unique in all of us!Book the Ernburn Here: https://ernburn.com/The MIC is Listening! livestreams on Wednesdays at 10:00am CST on LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook!**********************Got questions on creating digital content and making it LAST for your marketing strategy? Feel free to connect and reach out!#podcast #podcasting #marketing #brand #branding #content#youtube

"Hey, tonightGonna be tonightDon't you know I'm flyin'Tonight, tonight" - Creedence Clearwater Revival, "Hey, Tonight"How did you fall into your career or calling?There are days when the path to our respective successes veers to the left and right, up and down and backwards and sideways, seemingly anywhere BUT straight. And that's ok.Sam Liebowitz, Executive Producer, TalkRadio.NYC joins The MIC is Listening! to share his insights on the intersection of radio, podcasts and the internet. Much like the twists and turns of entrepreneurship and technology, Sam shares some great insights on being forgotten and horrible business decisions.Kindly LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and Pop the NOTIFICATION BUTTON for EVERY WEDNESDAY at 10:00am CSTHave Questions for TalkRadio.NYC? Website: talkradio.nycFacebook: @talkradionycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkradionyc/Instagram: @talkradionycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl5pV2espnw9hBK9rSlj7cQSnapChat: @talkradionycTwitter: @talkradionyc#podcast #youtube #radio #follow #technology #cybersecurity #business #leadership #entrepreneurship

"Why can't they say what they wantWhy can't they just say what they meanCome clean, listen and talk" - Wilco, "Spiders"First off - Wilco is awesome.Second - You can't two bigger advocates to helping clients talk about what is important to them and sharing stories, experiences and having fun at the same time.YES, this week on The MIC is Listening! we're excited to have Robert Southgate, MBA, Founder, Southgate Media Group help Syya wax poetic on why #podcasting is an amazing tool for marketing digital content and maybe offer a few predictions on where the #podcast industry will go?What do you REALLY think of #podcasts?***********************Got questions on your digital content strategy? Hit up Innovation Media Enterprises, LLC!

Apparently, my assertion that GENX is the BEST might be rooted in bias.As I've mentioned on the Gnaw On This podcast with Ben Baker, we are in a unique position today where there are QTY: 4 Generations in our workplaces simultaneously. (YES - Boomers, GenX, Millennials and GenZ)Today, I've asked my niece, Katelyn (KT) Wu to join me as we hash out how amazing and exciting it is to have GenZ bring some fresh perspectives to the workforce conversation!

Ok - If you have the opportunity to record your #podcast at FanExpo in #Dallas - You take advantage of it!We had such a fun time and the energy from the convention that celebrates anime, science fiction, fantasy and gaming communities - You just cannot NOT feel it!Join us for a fun, definitely not scripted, but always engaging chat with Noonish Podcast and Tech n Cards, fellow podcasters!