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Sep
29
2007

Josh Hallett’s BlogOrlando Actions Speak Volumes

Our new generation of media forms is filled with ideals and principles; honesty, community, two way conversation, giving, etc. And we have lots of superstars. masters of social media who speak profound marketing truths. But great leaders do more than talk, they act and set an example. Enter Josh Hallett.

josh_hallett_sittinglarge This weekend one of the most respected, soft-spoken minds in our business did just that. Josh Hallett led several social media greats to Orlando for an unconference at Rollins College. There more than 125-175 blogging and social media types gathered. Knowledge was transferred, friends were made, and relationships were strengthened.

The conversation moved offline into good old-fashioned relationship development. And it happened because a man - who has nothing to prove in the social media realm –wants to give to his community. Sure Josh quips that it’s because he doesn’t want to fly west. But he does that all the time. No, this unconference is a labor of love.

Though I didn’t get to talk with Josh very much (he was busy herding cats), it’s obvious that he is a man of the community, both online and offline. Nationally and locally. And it’s really great to see someone carry the social media principles we hold dear to our hearts into his daily life and actions. It’s easy to talk a good game, it’s much harder to play one.

I’m not the only one who thinks so either. Listen to what Josh’s peers have to say about his efforts at BlogOrlando:

Thanks, Josh, for showing us what social media really means. In more ways than one.

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by Geoff Livingston | Blogging, Internet Marketing |

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