Dan Schawbel said on February 25, 2009 at 02:33 PM

Debbie, this is a fantastic video promo.  I like the seriousness in your voice when communicating your message on companies having to blog.  The companies that don’t have a serious opportunity cost.

Nice job!

Debbie Weil said on February 25, 2009 at 03:00 PM

Thanks Dan for your kind words - much appreciated. Now I need to create one that’s better quality video.

Paul Truszkowski said on March 9, 2009 at 06:43 PM

“Companies are afraid to be critized” and even more afraid of losing control. But exactly happens if the company blog is just a ‘half-pregnant’ try. Like you said: the quality and credibility of the content makes the difference.

Well done

Albert Maruggi said on March 31, 2009 at 08:13 AM

Your comment is accurate about criticism being a concern for companies considering blogging. I also submit an even greater concern and that’s change.  The culture of dialogue is usually confined to customer service and HR. 

It’s like the room you throw all your clutter into when you learn guests are just dropping by.  You are not ready to put on your best face so you close that door and tell them the dog is in there, or some other excuse. 

If companies are not ready to tidy up, respond to discussion, have a culture of improvement and not “gotcha”, then a blog will be a company newsletter online - Gag me.

Criticism is a fact of life for companies, they get it all the time and have pat answers for it. Responding to criticism with defensive answers is standard operating procedure, a blog won’t cure that. 

Blogging successfully, a commitment to actually listen and change when the factors warrant.  I know this in part cause I have your book on my shelf. :>)  All the best

PS nice headshot Mitch