Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Getting your ducks in a row

 


Ducks in a rowThe expression "I'm waiting until I get my ducks in a row" seems to get used a lot. I'm not sure if it's being used correctly. As commonly worded, it implies that one is waiting until details are all set, or people are ready to follow before the leader heads off.


In nature though, ducks don't seem to work this way. Watch them. One duck starts to move and the rest follow.


Leadership comes first and then--on cue--other ducks get in a row. 


So to follow the example of those ducks, get moving. Don't wait for your ducks to get in a row, because that's not how it works. 


Lead.


Take action.


Do something.


How about…now?


 


 


 


 


James Yardley [CC-BY-SA-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Why do we love memes?

Memes are nothing new, but it seems that the easier social media sites like Facebook make it for us to share media, the more such themes take off…and inevitably fizzle out. 


Some memes define an era, like "Keep on Truckin" or the once ubiquitous "Have a Nice Day" smiley face.


The meme that's killing me right now is Gold Medal Olympian McKayla Maroney and her "Not Impressed" smirk.


The collection of her mug has been emblazoned on countless backdrops and I couldn't help but do two of my own in tribute to the Spice Girl's reunion at the closing ceremony. 


Spice Girls reuinion? McKayla is #NotImpressed


Spice Girls reuinion? McKayla is #NotImpressed


Many, many more pictures of McKayla can be found at KnowYourMeme.com 


I could tie this all into a discussion on products and branding and how embedded memes can help propel a product/brand to success, but I won't today. 


Do you have a meme that makes you smile? What is it? Share below.


 

Why do we love memes?

Memes are nothing new, but it seems that the easier social media sites like Facebook make it for us to share media, the more such themes take off…and inevitably fizzle out. 


Some memes define an era, like "Keep on Truckin" or the once ubiquitous "Have a Nice Day" smiley face.


The meme that's killing me right now is Gold Medal Olympian McKayla Maroney and he "Not Impressed" smirk.


The collection of her mug has been emblazoned on countless backdrops and I couldn't help but do two of my own in tribute to the Spice Girl's reunion at the closing ceremony. 


Spice Girls reuinion? McKayla is #NotImpressed


Spice Girls reuinion? McKayla is #NotImpressed


Many, many more pictures of McKayla can be found at KnowYourMeme.com 


I could tie this all into a discussion on products and branding and how embedded memes can help propel a product/brand to success, but I won't today. 


Do you have a meme that makes you smile? What is it? Share below.


 

Why do we love memes?

Memes are nothing new, but it seems that the easier social media sites like Facebook make it for us to share media, the more such themes take off…and inevitably fizzle out. 


Some memes define an era, like "Keep on Truckin" or the once ubiquitous "Have a Nice Day" smiley face.


The meme that's killing me right now is Gold Medal Olympian McKayla Maroney and he "Not Impressed" smirk.


The collection of her mug has been emblazoned on countless backdrops and I couldn't help but do two of my own in tribute to the Spice Girl's reunion at the closing ceremony. 


Spice Girls reuinion? McKayla is #NotImpressed


Spice Girls reuinion? McKayla is #NotImpressed


Many, many more pictures of McKayla can be found at KnowYourMeme.com 


I could tie this all into a discussion on products and branding and how embedded memes can help propel a product/brand to success, but I won't today. 


Do you have a meme that makes you smile? What is it? Share below.