Category Archives: public speaking

What’s All the Fuss About Hashtags?

public speaking, social media, social networkingBy Deb Krier April 14, 2011 5 Comments

For those of you who aren’t on Twitter—and maybe even for some of you who are—you’ve probably seen posts on LinkedIn, Facebook and other social media sites along the lines of: “Looking forward to getting #nachos and a #beer tonight at the #Colorado #Rockies game.” You’ve probably thought: “What’s with the # symbol?” In the…

There’s No Such Thing As A Free Lunch

public speaking, social media, social networkingBy Deb Krier July 8, 2010 14 Comments

I had a professor who frequently reminded us about TANSTAAFL— which stands for There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lunch. She was saying that you shouldn’t expect to get something for nothing. I make my living—or at least part of it—by speaking. I’m continually amazed at people who know this…but still ask me…