Comments on: MWAH! Lots of Great Linky Love

By: Kelli Matthews

Kelli Matthews — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:19:00 +0000

Karen,

I know. I know. I think I am the same way to some degree – so I understand the initial trepidation. I’m reluctant to comment if I don’t have anything better than, “good post!” But really, I could think of something better and I *should* think of something better! Lead by example, eh?

I require one comment a week during the 7 week period my writing students are blogging. I’m usually pretty impressed with what they have to say.

By: Kelli Matthews

Kelli Matthews — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 15:13:00 +0000

Todd, the compliment is genuine. It’s clear that you’re committed to your team’s success and that leads to good client work. Not all that long ago, one of your staff had a public gaffe on Facebook with an editor (I don’t remember the details). But you went to the mat for her and that has always stuck with me. That doesn’t always happen – based on my own agency experience and that of my students. I’d recommend SHIFT in a heartbeat for those who live in SF or Boston.

By: Karen Russell

Karen Russell — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:47:00 +0000

Thanks — commenting is worth talking about because it’s important to move beyond lurking and get into the conversation. But students are often so NERVOUS about it! I guess it’s the whole “public publishing” issue again.

By: Todd Defren

Todd Defren — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:41:00 +0000

Thanks for the kind words about SHIFT, Kelli!!

(And for the suggestion to send resumes my way!)