Author Archive: Drew Jordan
October Is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
While personally, I think that EVERYDAY should be a Cybersecurity awareness day, the good folks at the Department of Homeland Security have made October National Cyber Security Awareness Month. This “awareness month” was created in 2004. Have previously heard of it? I’ve been aware of the awareness month, since 2010, but I think that the …
What’s In A Name? Nothing it seems to Dodge
Perhaps yo have seen the new commercials for the 2013 Dodge Dart (you can find the long version here). “How to change cars forever”, is certainly a bit of hyperbole, but that isn’t the main issue that I find with this new car. If you are truly building a car (or anything) that will be …
Are Your Competitors Your Friends?
As the world becomes flatter, and communication with people in different organizations becomes much easier, it seems that competition has become even more frantic. One place for a savvy community manager or social media leader to find an odd ally is amongst your competition. Now I’m not saying that you should spend time editing their …
The Olympic Brand Games
Perhaps I am showing a bit of my age here, but I remember when the Olympics used to be about sport, competition, ‘the thrill of victory’…about people who may have had political, religious or philosophical differences coming together to celebrate excellence. Then the Olympics became a brand. And I am all for brands, and good …
Re-birth of a Blog
This blog has been ignored (by me, and anyone who might potentially read it) by close to year. I apologize for that (to myself, and to anyone who might have wanted to read it). I have thought about things to blog about for quite a while, and have decided to give this blog a larger …
Acrobat to Zooropa…Listening to Every U2 Song In One Day
First of all, to be alphabetically correct, the title should be “A Celebration to Zooropa”, or if you are being alphanumeric, it would be “11 O Clock Tick Tock to Zooropa”. However, “Acrobat’”is song title more recognizable to U2. If I hear that word “acrobat” I think Kerri Strug, and then U2. The term ” …
Grilling the Perfect Burger – 40 Things to Do Before I’m 40
How to grill the best burger ever. The key is to start with great ingredients. The quantities here are for 8 burgers. 2.5 lb beef (chuck roast) 1 container of blue cheese (I think that these are about 4 ounces) 1 package of buns (I recommend Orowheat Potato Buns, but you can get fancier I …
40 Things to Do Before I’m 40 – The Perfect Manhattan
I’m not really that familiar with Manhattans. Back when I was in college, The Simpsons did the “Bart Joins the Mob” episode. In that episode the substitute bartender makes Fat Tony a Manhattan that generates the response “What have I done to deserve this flat, flavorless Manhattan”. Bart then is ordered to make Fat Tony …
#Trust30 – Image
#Trust30 is an online initiative and 30-day writing challenge that encourages you to look within and trust yourself. Use this as an opportunity to reflect on your now, and to create direction for your future. 30 prompts from inspiring thought-leaders will guide you on your writing journey. Image by Matthew Stillman Mess up your hair. …
Stop. Collaborate. Listen. 