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usb flash drive — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:37:21 -0000

Many thanks for posting this video! I coulndt as I'm thrilled to attend. I had most of the day in a dentist chair and I'm thinking in this room would have traded places with me ;-) you likely know that some great Atlanta and a hole through you all rednex - Grass folks:) - We wish you well and often will RT'ing. Bravo.

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Timberland shoes — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:14:21 -0000

I can't agree more.

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cardreader — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:29:53 -0000

Excellent job of capturing the essence of what was going on today on the main stage as well as the backnoise. I think most of the backnoise can be attributed to a small group; however, there was some good input that we can all learn from as well. Overall a fantastic conference with excellent presentations from Jeff Turner, Nik Nik & Reggie Nicolay and Chris Brogran. Thanks for your vision Brad Nix and Matt Fagioli. They may have beat you up a bit on backnoise, but I don't see others biting off major conferences like this for Atlanta.

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kat — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:00:51 -0000

your comment actually didn't come across that way :)

i think "just be yourself" actually *does* lead to intentional improvement
following your instinct on something
being honest about your own strengths and weaknesses
creating the structure of presentation/business/human interactions that feel like *you*

again
he received/receives tons of criticism on the way he presents
but it's how he does it because otherwise it would be clunky and awkward
yet i know most of us would go with the flow of what is expected of us
it's xyz so i work within xyz
even if it wasn't natural
i know i've been crap at stuff that i approached that way
equally crap if i go at it his way :)

maybe it's not "just be yourself"
maybe it's "get to know yourself"
let that lead your direction to success
i think blaze your own trail is less about doing something different
and more about do it your way

tough lesson to learn
for him
you
me
etc
i'll be falling on my face over here
getting to know "my way"

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richdixon — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:57:52 -0000

Hey Kat,

Thanks for an insider's insight. I hope my question didn't come across as telling Chris to change or as criticism. Obviously what he's doing works, and I'm just trying to learn. As I said, I don't think most aspects of his sort of success are accidental, and I'm jjust wondering about the thoughts behind his choice.

"Just be yourself" is great advice, but doesn't lead to intentional improvement. That's what I'm seeking, and I want tgo learn from successful folks like Chris.

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kat brogan — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:13:24 -0000

as a back up source
(his wife. Who swears like a sailor because of Newfie genetics)
chris only swears when he is passionate and excited about a topic
in "RL"
it seems to be the same on the stage

here's what i have heard people tell chris for the past 10 years
"You shouldn't do (insert thing here). You need to change (insert faulty behavior here). Play it safe."

they still tell him that.
he still thanks them for the insight
he still continues to be himself

he just does his thing
enough people seem to appreciate that in and of itself
if he kept changing to be more "palatable"
he would fail

companies don't want his swearing
they want his passion
they appreciate his willingness to be honest
not that he is always right
not that he always has *the* answer
he always has *an* answer
or will find one

$^& yeah

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richdixon — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:20:47 -0000

Watched the presentation twice and loved it. Great insights.

I'm curious about your choice to use "colorful" language. It doesn't offend me, but I'd never make that choice in a presentation. Since I know you don't do anything by accident, perhaps you or your readers have some thoughts.

I guess my biggest question is whether you worry that certain language might prevent some folks from listening or hearing the important message. I can think of some groups that would really benefit from your insights but would "turn off" immediately when they hear what they'd consider inappropriate language. It's their issue, of course, but what are your thoughts as a presenter?

Was this a choice based on the setting?

Was it intentionally intended to set a certain tone?

Was it part of casting yourself as a bit of a rogue?

Is this part of ALL CB presentations--take it or leave it?

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Lucretia M Pruitt — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:50:01 -0000

Loving BackNoise.com - will be interesting to see what comes of it.

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Bob Gold — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:29:51 -0000

Chris:

My blog post about you and Backnoise.

http://tenacioustortoise.co...

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Clayton Bryan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:04:26 -0000

Forgot to add...more Jay-Z references would be appreciated as well ;)

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Hélio Costa — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:59:01 -0000

Hi Chris,

I'm from Brazil and did not know your blog.

great social media blog.

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Carl — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:19:57 -0000

This is the first time I ever saw you speak. You are hilarious. I loved the porn star by night children's educator by day. That had me rolling.

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Rebecca Woodhead — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:32:06 -0000

Am half way through watching but had to take a break to say what were they doing behind you? Seriously. Not sure I would have been able to stay on track with that BS going on behind me. I'll leave it there or I'm going to end up saying rude words. Right, back to the vid - great so far :)

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ManishaThakor — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:48:44 -0000

Wow - what a delightful, informative, inspiring talk. Your emphasis on (and living example of) transparency, two-way communication, the importance of listening, and generosity of spirit is an inspiration to us all. Thank you, Chris, for once again for teaching us all how to bit a little better, every single day.

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Clayton Bryan — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:19:14 -0000

This video was awesome, I enjoyed the entire discussion. I completely agree that Customer Care is a branch of Marketing, but it's taking a while for a lot of larger companies to take notice -- it's saddening to hear the Rubbermaid example, but I'm not surprised at all, in fact I've seen worst. Listening is paramount, but I also believe knowing how to respond is nearly as important (I guess that plays into your "One of Us" principle). Lots of firms are now listening, but still not responding properly - like you said, it's important to take things offline as soon as possible, but leave that which can be used by the community public for future reference.

Great tips, looking for more. Would liked to hear more specific case studies if available, but other than that, no constructive feedback. Thanks!

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Nick Ali — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:31:22 -0000

Chris, thanks for posting the video. We'll have a video of the panel session from New Media Atlanta up soon as well.

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Linda — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:22:59 -0000

It was a great presentation by Chris on Friday! He had the room on their feet and buzzing with twitters left and right. I look forward to the post on BackNoise. You handled it with great finesse Friday.

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Bob Gold — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:38:03 -0000

Chris:

Nice presentation, but fascinated with backnoise. Tried to use it today, home page works, but everything else is 404.

Found this link: http://www.tagcommunity.org.... You may be interested.

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Lee Taylor — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:22:44 -0000

Chris, I'm really enjoying the first 40 pages of Trust Agents - working on the rest!

I'm looking forward to watching the video, because I really enjoyed the Backnoise enhanced presentation.

My only advice is to practice, drill and rehearse your Jay Z, Tribe Called Quest and Brand Nubian lyrical flow - it's always the coolest when the rhymes are flowin', but as white as you are, you need to step up your casual game.

Especially when you are standing in front of an audience of Rob Thomas loving cougars and dorky white guys who think that Jimmy Buffet and Kenny Chesney are the penultimate lyricists of our time...

You are always welcome in the A, especially when you bring, bring, bring the BACKNOISE...

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Georgia North — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:37:58 -0000

I was delighted to see that someone captured this entire session. Thank you Run Level Media! I was glad to see that you put this up here. I somehow imagine you having a debate with yourself over whether or not to do so. Your title is appropriate, you did, in fact “tell” us all a thing or two. I didn’t expect you’d run off tearing up new ground, and you didn’t. No, what you did was tell it again. I personally appreciate you being a faithful watchman in the tower. You are active and current, and it goes without saying that you are a trusted source. I look to you for encouragement and advice. Frankly, I can more effectively lead by following you. I simplify my tasks and responsibilities by tuning in to what you’re doing and where you lead me….and you just turned a corner.

You asked me at the after party how I thought it went, I don’t know that I conveyed my thoughts and feelings like I should have right then. “Wow” probably doesn’t begin to cover it. Not “wow”, what great stuff this is, you didn’t tell me anything new,(This was my first live viewing of you in action), but man, did you tell me what I already knew in an awesome way! You truly are a great speaker and story teller, but I sensed something else. I felt like it was all being spoken by a voice I knew, but in a different tone. Your passion was evident and contagious, and you seemed to be letting something out of the bag in Atlanta. Maybe it was the Chipotle?

I’ll go ahead and confess that I’m a better listener and “knower” than I am a “doer”, but this talk in Atlanta has finally pushed me over the proverbial edge. It was after New Media Atlanta that I decided to stop putting off some of the things I keep meaning to begin. I’ve been following, reading, subscribing, and listening for a long time Chris, but Atlanta did it for me. I’m anxious to see and hear what lies ahead from you.

I’m glad that there are people like you who don’t disappear. I’m encouraged by the passion that you so tirelessly share, and I’m humbled by your transparency. I hope that others were impacted in the same way in Atlanta, and I hope the video has the same effect on a larger audience.

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Dilip Mutum — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:33:07 -0000

Great speech. People sometimes get too fixated on the technology and forget the people who really matter.

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krabil57 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:29:07 -0000

Thanks for sharing. I always look forward to your perspective. It's refreshing to see your transparency live and an encouragement to all of us to step closer to the edge.

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lance — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:43:57 -0000

Great presentation. Given the state of the back channel putting it up on the screen was brilliant. Looking forward to that BackNoise post for another time.

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scottcarpenter — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:35:29 -0000

hey chris, thanks for sharing the video from the atlanta conference. two thoughts:
1. i completely agree that we (the global economy) got into trouble by listening to/ being seduced by the "numbers". Now let's do the right thing for us humans.
2. you credibility went even higher because of the stoires you told about working with the big companies, especially the story about the pharma company.