en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/712215 Comments by Chris Bailey http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2007/12/tools-of-the-devil-employee-surveys/#IDComment435539072 Thanks, MOe. I appreciate you stopping by and sharing your experience. Cheers! Thu, 6 Sep 2012 16:27:26 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2007/12/tools-of-the-devil-employee-surveys/#IDComment435539072 http://www.alchemyofsoulfulwork.com/2008/09/why-job-fit-is-important-to-your-confidence/#IDComment388010522 You're most welcome, Brian. And congrats for seeing the truth of your situation: that you have strengths and passions that are still waiting to rise to the surface. My best wishes as you explore work that fits who you truly are, that allows you to find the confidence that is already there in you, that inspires you to shine brighter than you thought possible. Don't let anyone (or any work) define you without your permission. Stay in touch. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:29:17 +0000 http://www.alchemyofsoulfulwork.com/2008/09/why-job-fit-is-important-to-your-confidence/#IDComment388010522 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2010/03/adding-qualitative-to-your-social-media-measurement-mix/#IDComment368380720 Pablo, thank you for visiting and adding that clarification of qualitative methodology. Sun, 27 May 2012 17:11:21 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2010/03/adding-qualitative-to-your-social-media-measurement-mix/#IDComment368380720 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2012/05/on-lemons-and-uncertainty/#IDComment361102697 Hi Mandy, thanks so much for your comment. I'll shoot you an email. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:09:41 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2012/05/on-lemons-and-uncertainty/#IDComment361102697 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2012/05/an-ode-to-fellow-late-bloomers/#IDComment360410792 Thanks so much for that, Larry. Means a lot to me that it inspired you. We've both gone through so many changes, tried on several different types of jobs in the past 15-20 years. Glad to reinforce the notion that you're not alone. Keep the faith my friend. Mon, 14 May 2012 21:20:28 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2012/05/an-ode-to-fellow-late-bloomers/#IDComment360410792 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2012/03/why-great-writing-may-not-be-enough-to-win-blog-readers/#IDComment354929695 Rishi, very true indeed. Thanks for adding to the conversation. Sat, 5 May 2012 23:16:52 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2012/03/why-great-writing-may-not-be-enough-to-win-blog-readers/#IDComment354929695 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2012/03/why-great-writing-may-not-be-enough-to-win-blog-readers/#IDComment318357474 My friend, thank you. Your comment made me smile. Still amazed you remember that 100 Things post from so many years ago. I'm not even sure I still have it since I've moved domains and platforms a few times since then. But your point about making it hard for friends and readers to keep track of me because I move around is very true. I'm putting my stake in the ground. Hope to see you in IRL soon. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:14:57 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2012/03/why-great-writing-may-not-be-enough-to-win-blog-readers/#IDComment318357474 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2010/04/open-letter-to-fellow-career-zigzaggers/#IDComment192530979 Thanks for sharing your experience, Jessica. There's a great deal of courage in quitting our comfortable work in order to explore something new. Out of curiosity, what made you want to become a system administrator...and what was your process for making that leap from accountancy? Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:40:27 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2010/04/open-letter-to-fellow-career-zigzaggers/#IDComment192530979 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/06/trade-show-survival-tips-for-the-introvert/#IDComment172675543 Thanks, Sue. I just try to make sure I'm realistic with myself and my staff when setting up exhibiting options. Successfully managing a trade show is just as much about managing our own energy as it is in managing logistics and visitor experience. BTW, I was showcasing our time tracking and resource planning software for Journyx at the AACE Annual Meeting. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:20:33 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/06/trade-show-survival-tips-for-the-introvert/#IDComment172675543 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/06/the-beauty-of-small-marketing-budgets/#IDComment159764890 Thanks, April. That means a lot coming from you. Hope we have a chance to swap marketing tales IRL soon. Mon, 6 Jun 2011 00:22:30 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/06/the-beauty-of-small-marketing-budgets/#IDComment159764890 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/06/the-problem-of-being-a-mr-know-it-all/#IDComment158960923 Russ, I think I've seen you talking about this at SXSW, right? That seems to be where all the Know-It-Alls convene ;) Fri, 3 Jun 2011 21:22:38 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/06/the-problem-of-being-a-mr-know-it-all/#IDComment158960923 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/06/the-problem-of-being-a-mr-know-it-all/#IDComment158870569 Thanks, Felicia. There's quite a bit of ego involved in letting go of the Know-It-All urge. It's a challenge for sure. Wonder why there isn't a Know-It-All's Anonymous? Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:38:20 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/06/the-problem-of-being-a-mr-know-it-all/#IDComment158870569 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/06/the-problem-of-being-a-mr-know-it-all/#IDComment158869770 Thanks, Nanette. It's why I'll probably be recovering all my life. Let's hope my innate sense of curiosity can overcome my need to be right all the time :) Fri, 3 Jun 2011 14:34:36 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/06/the-problem-of-being-a-mr-know-it-all/#IDComment158869770 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/02/if-you-want-badges-join-the-boy-scouts/#IDComment132703759 Thanks for adding your perspective, Matt. Since writing this bit o' rant, I've rid myself of a Blackberry and gotten an iPhone (thanks, Verizon). It's made checking in on Gowalla and Foursquare somewhat more interesting. And to your point of utility, I noticed that when we went to our local Red Robin, they had quite a few specials for those who check in on Foursquare. Which is great for them...I'll be more likely to frequent them in the future knowing that on my 10th check in, I get a free burger. So is there anything we can do to spur this along? Keep evangelizing, maybe? Didn't know V3 was up to something with AmEx...what's the skinny? Sat, 5 Mar 2011 22:49:30 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/02/if-you-want-badges-join-the-boy-scouts/#IDComment132703759 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/01/why-we-care-about-corporate-logos/#IDComment125980000 Thanks, Sara. I think there's a balancing act when it comes to design. I've seen logos and websites that try to get way too clever with their design and it bombs spectacularly. I can't remember the URL of a site I saw one time from a design agency and they hid their contact info and portfolio within the cityscape they created for their site. After searching for a while, I gave up. I wonder how many other potential clients did the same? Fri, 4 Feb 2011 20:08:27 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2011/01/why-we-care-about-corporate-logos/#IDComment125980000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2010/12/how-to-mismanage-your-community-the-emusic-way/#IDComment125493688 Tom, thanks for sharing your experience. Based on my own personal experience - as well as the experiences of others in the community - your's is somewhat unique. Consider yourself fortunate that eMusic never raised your monthly subscription rates (happened at least twice for me). And on average, I lost around 5 downloads per month with the shift to a monetary system (even with their loyalty bonuses). As long as the value is there for you, I hope you continue to enjoy eMusic. I just know that for me, the value no longer substantiated the monthly subscription fees. Wed, 2 Feb 2011 19:49:51 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2010/12/how-to-mismanage-your-community-the-emusic-way/#IDComment125493688 http://www.theincslingers.com/2010/12/why-your-blog-doesnt-get-the-traffic-it-deserves/#IDComment117197222 Simon, I've had some time to reflect on this post and I think I finally understand what's bothering me about it. *It's not just about promotion.* I've been blogging for six years and still find my blog sits in a state of semi-obscurity. Have I been promoting my blog as you suggest above? Yep. I send updates to Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. I submit posts to content aggregators like Alltop, CustomerThink, and ClienteerHub. I promote my blog in my email signature. So if I'm doing all those things, what's keeping me from getting the traffic I think I deserve (though I do believe the reader gets the final say)? Maybe it has to do with the content topics. Granted, my blog isn't solely devoted to singular topics around marketing, management, leadership, careers...it's an eclectic all the above. Sometimes I think that variety may be a turnoff to many potential subscribers. Maybe it has to do with my lack of connection to "kingmakers". Let's be honest, getting a solid (and continuous) thumbs-up from the Brogans, Naslunds, and Baers of the world doesn't hurt. Maybe that oversells their role in spreading traffic to lesser-known bloggers. Maybe it has to do with my lack of "extras". I don't have a book, ebook, or regular speaking gigs. Okay, so maybe I'm not disagreeing at all with you. Instead, perhaps there is more to marketing a blog than meets the eye. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:33:16 +0000 http://www.theincslingers.com/2010/12/why-your-blog-doesnt-get-the-traffic-it-deserves/#IDComment117197222 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2010/12/how-to-mismanage-your-community-the-emusic-way/#IDComment115962281 Thanks for bringing your experienced eye to the issue, Angela. As David and I talked about above, I think there are a couple of ways to see what's happening here. If managing customer expectations is important, then yes it's quite a mess. But what if a business doesn't really care about this? Or perhaps more pointedly, what if the business sees the rants (no matter how even-handed and rational) as minor to their business goals? Business suicide...maybe. But what if the individuals who are expressing these criticisms are seen as liabilities rather than assets who are important to long-term objectives? Guess my point is that it's a mess only depending on which side you're standing. Not everyone places importance on effective online community management and communication. All of which is why I felt it important to write about eMusic as a case study for those online communities who actively want to create a valuable experience for each member. Hopefully, they can avoid a mess of their own. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:03:24 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2010/12/how-to-mismanage-your-community-the-emusic-way/#IDComment115962281 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2010/12/how-to-mismanage-your-community-the-emusic-way/#IDComment115863867 Really glad you added your thoughts, Sue. It seemed a golden opportunity to look at a negative situation and offer some positive guidance for others. Not sure if the folks at eMusic will heed the advice, but hopefully someone in a Community Management role can learn from this. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:14:45 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2010/12/how-to-mismanage-your-community-the-emusic-way/#IDComment115863867 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2010/12/how-to-mismanage-your-community-the-emusic-way/#IDComment115850002 David, I've given this plenty of thought over the past couple of days and I think we've arrived at the same possible conclusion: we older members are negatively impacting their bottom line. Rather than seen as a strong element to the brand, we're really just a cost. At first, I shook my head and said that was just cynicism talking. Older members were what got them to this point in their business...why would they disregard them so freely? Unfortunately, there's nothing new about putting profit before people so really nothing crazy going on here. I'll classify this as both mismanagement and indifference...but it also depends largely on what the company's goal is. If it's to shed the past and rebrand as something else, then the eMusic management appears to be succeeding. They'll move on with a different customer focus. Will they succeed as a business with an objective like this? I can't say. I think like many of the older faithful, I want to be wrong. I really do. But I've heard nothing - publicly or privately from eMusic (and I know they've read this post) that encourages me to draw any other conclusion than the one you offer. If the desire is to shed long-time customers, I'll give the folks at eMusic an A+ for effort. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:03:48 +0000 http://www.baileyworkplay.com/2010/12/how-to-mismanage-your-community-the-emusic-way/#IDComment115850002