What would you like to chat about next Tuesday? Give your input, and make sure to spread the word.
DAY AFTER: How does technology change us?
A great chat yesterday when we partnered with ASK BIG QUESTIONS!
Thanks to the top 5 chatters of yesterday:
1) @AskBigQs – 20
2) @JenniferLSpies – 10
3) @KP_PR – 9
4) @mor330 – 6
5) @jenbo1 – 5
We appreciate you all joining in!
“How does technology change us?”
We mainly talked about how it has changed communication among peers, but what else do you consider?
- Technology has changed medicine and our health
- Technology has changed the justice system
- Technology has even changed global politics
We’d love to hear your answers to the above questions. Tweet us or DM us if you’d like to special guest post an answer to the question – How does technology change us?
In the meantime, enjoy our transcript from yesterday’s chat.
DAY AFTER – Building & Leading an Online Community
Yesterday’s chat garnered 128 tweets with a total reach of 29,541 followers. (stats formed from hashtracking.com)
TOP 5 Chatters:
1) @brassmedia – 23
2) @RachelTheCoach – 12
3) @SusieDoozie – 12
4) @Mob_Org – 10
5) @AshleyHurney – 9
Did you miss yesterday’s chat? No worries! We got you covered. Check out the transcript below from Storify.com. If you have any questions, TWEET US! We are just an “@” away.
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#MCgivesback to make 2013 a Great Year!
Hello all!
I know that the last have of 2012 has been full of FANTASTIC chats and also weeks where we didn’t have a chat. In order to make Millennial Chat the best it can be, it will take feedback from you all to help make it the best tool possible. And that starts with TIMING OF CHATS!
Right now we hold the chat on Thursdays from 3:30pm – 4:3pm EST. But, I want to make sure that we cater to the most engaged with the chat. If you would like to be more engaged, or if you wish you could attend more chats, then your voice is needed!!
Please answer the polls below so that Millennial Chat can be at the best time for all:
#MCgivesback chat with @Mob_Org
Yesterday’s chat was the first of 4 chats during the #MCgivesback month where we are focusing on giving back to the organizations that help millennials further pursue their dreams, ambitions, and ideas! It was a great chat with Mobilize.org, and we learned a lot about their organization.
Yesterday’s chat generated 109 tweets, got 872,642 impressions, and reached an audience of 400,587 followers.
Thanks to all who joined. If you couldn’t join, check out the transcript below. If you did join, you may have missed something. Check out the great insight in the transcript!
#MCgivesback Month kicks off with a GREAT Organization
December started on a Saturday. A bummer for any millennial. Waking up early on a Saturday to do something cool? Sometimes it’s hard (depending on your Friday night).
But it was the start of #MCgivesback Month!
Keying back into the roots of Millennial Chat, you can join us all month in giving back to great non-profit organizations that help give back to our world and communities. Each week a different organization will be highlighted, and we will chat from someone at that organization during our chat hour on Thursdays from 3:30pm-4:30pm EST.
Week 1: Mobilize.org
A great millennial-run organization, Mobilize is built on the fundamental that in order to create long-term, sustainable and community based solutions to the challenges facing our generation, Millennials (young adults born between the years 1976 and 1996) must authentically engage their peers in identifying problems, proposing solutions, and most importantly, must work together to implement these solutions on their campuses and in their communities.
Check out their website to learn more.
But some significant quick hits – Mobilize.org has…
- convened 1,700 millennials in person and over 22,000 online.
- held 11 summits on issues from the lack of financial literacy for our generation, the need to increase community college completion rates, and the challenges facing our returning Millennial veterans.
- and invested over $200,000 in 57 Millennial-led projects. Read more about our investments here.
A fantastic organization! Make sure to join us on Thursday to talk with Megan Emme, a former Millennial Chat Team blogger. We can’t wait to learn more about Mobilize.org.
#DAYAFTER: How can #millennials use social media to make good giving decisions?
And #millennialchat plugs along. Yesterday’s chat produced 135 tweets, generated 165,230 impressions, and reached an audience of 38,572 followers.
(stats from hashtracking.com)
Congrats to the top tweeters from yesterday:
1) @JenniferLSpies
2) @BTalisman
3) @sarahkathleen
4) @HelpAttack
5) @2wheels2begreen
To read the entire chat (and get a few extras) check out our DAY AFTER transcript done on Storify!
Also, a quick announcement – MILLENNIAL CHAT will now be held on THURSDAYS!
Repeat: From now on, our chat will be held on Thursdays (starting August 9th). Still held from 3:30pm – 4:30pm EST.
Be there, or be a square.
Leadership and Opportunism in the Social Media Age
What Would a Leader Do?
A word related to your business is trending on Twitter. You have two choices: employ a tactic you’ve already developed for cases such as this, or insert your business, opportunistically, into the Trending Topic. What would a leader do?
Your capability as a leader is a measure of your clout, your ability to influence others. If (big if, I know) your Klout score is a measure of your social influence, then a high score should reflect your capability. You have two choices: opportunistically game the system to achieve a high score or allow it to accurately reflect your engagement and influence. What would a leader do?
You’re a generational expert; you’re in Human Resources; you’re trying to get a job. A Twitter chat exists that is perfectly suited for your business or personal goals. You have two choices: spam the chat with your pitch or thoughtfully invest time into the chat by building relationships and adding value to the conversation over time. What would a leader do?
An article is written suggesting only one generation is qualified for a specific job. You have two choices: be part of the problem or be part of the solution. What would a leader do?
What Do Leaders Do?
Saying things such as, “That’s the way it’s always been done. I hope it changes. I doubt it will” is the equivalent of saying someone else needs to take the responsibility for creating the change I’d like to see. Does that sound asinine to you? Now, don’t run to the comments or stop reading here because you think I’ve called you asinine. I haven’t. That statement is asinine; and, we all say foolish things every once in a while, including me. What do leaders do?
Be a Leader
The best thing about leaders is that they’re not always looking for ways to embed themselves into conversations that propel their business or personal goals in obvious ways. Leaders see the benefits of long-term engagement.
For more than two years #GenYChat has been leading the discussion that seeks to solve the problem of the generation gap every Wednesday at 9pm ET. Do you care enough to be part of the solution even if you aren’t the guest host leading the conversation? Would you rather write a one-off post in response to one person; or, would you rather be part of shaping and adding value to the weekly discussions with many people that seek to better generational ties? It’s true that Millennials can tell when we’re being used to propel business goals. Guess who gave us this insight.
Be a leader.
A8: Leaders should realize that investing in #GenY and turning them into Leaders too will help orgs, people and the world#PoCchat
@raehanbobby
Bobby Umar
Do you have questions or comments on leadership versus opportunism? You can answer in the comments below or start a conversation with me @WriterChanelle on Twitter.
Chanelle Schneider is the Founder and Moderator of the Twitter chat: #GenYChat, an intergenerational chat designed to dispel myths and improve the generational discussion.
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