#752 modern hieroglyphics

It seems that it is becoming increasingly important to "digitize" materials in order to be part of today's conversation.  More and more, success and creativity are being defined (or measured) by how much of your content is digitized. 

It's not enough to write a great column; you have to publish it as a blog.  You can only get so far by doing that, so in addition to writing a blog, you have to tweet it and generate a virtual conversation that way.  People who follow you may look you up on Facebook or Linked In and then expect you to have a website.

Digitization has become equated with the ability to share.  It is the modern day equivalent to the cave paintings for how people transmit stories and ideas to others.

For those who wish to get ahead, your mantra should be "digitize daily".  And I do mean digitizing more than selfies or updates on the mundane.  Invest the time to put your ideas out there -- a proposal via email, a blog, a comment on someone else's blog, or sharing an article with your connections.  Do something to paint your message on today's caves.

-- beth triplett
leadershipdots.blogspot.com

@leadershipdots
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