So…um….like… Thanks!! Bret

Anyway, I am working on fluently expressing my thoughts without the use of fillers and challenge you to do the same. Fillers are “trash words” — you obviously don’t use them when you write, so you don’t need them when you talk. Throw them in the trash! Then, let me know what technique worked for you to eliminate them. (Still a public speaking issue for me.)

I love your site. Keep the good posts coming. I’m linking to your blog in my blogroll.

cheers,
John

One point I often get asked about writing for a blog is how do you figure out what to write about. Invariably, in discussing the question more, one key issue that arises is that feeling of hesitation, of putting oneself out there in sharing some idea or information. What I often suggest to overcome this fear is that people look at writing for their blog as if they’re at a cocktail party, of how the ideas, thoughts and stories you’d feel comfortable sharing in such a venue is ripe territory for content you could share through your blog.

Thanks Bret for sharing your experience on this. And I agree with Charles that Valeria’s site is a great one to check out.

You serve as an inspiration for those seeking to release their “voice”.

I’d recommend Valeria Maltoni’s blog Conversation Agent (http://www.conversationagent.com). She shares a decade of wisdom and pragmatic advice about the intersection of social media and companies on the Internet. She understands the nuances of using blogging to move one’s vision and purpose forward with integrity.

I’ll continue to follow.

Charley