found: http://the-tech-guru-radlett.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html
In the past few months, many have asked me to explain how “social media things” are relevant to health care companies and providers. After I answer specific questions and cite examples, the next question I get is a variation of, “How did you figure all this stuff out?” The answer is pretty simple. Early in my self-guided study I stumbled upon what I can only describe as gurus.
They provide a steady stream of examples of creative execution, critical insights on legal and regulatory issues and infinite enthusiasm for this communication revolution. Today, in particular, they all helped me. I’ve learned that the best karma I can give is a shout out to those whose activity I can’t miss:
- Jonathan Richman, by day Director of Social Media at Possible Worldwide, creator of Dose of Digital blog and keeper of the Pharma and Health care Social Media Wiki; by night he maintains a fun personal blog. Thanks for taking my call today, I look forward to working with you.
- Lee Aase, by day Director, Center for Social Media at the Mayo Clinic; by night Chancellor of Social Media University Global. I enjoyed your debut of the 35 Social Media Theses at the Health care Internet Conference in Las Vegas last November. Congratulations on the formation of the Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media.
- Ed Bennett, by day Director of Web Strategy at the University of Maryland Medical Center; by night author of Found in Cache blog and keeper of the Hospital Social Network List. The HSNL is an incredible resource. I forwarded today’s post to someone in the field that didn’t know about you–how is that still possible?
[...] my social media gurus for keeping me ahead of the [...]
I will be making some presentations in the coming weeks and was checking in on all my favorite resources. I’ve updated this post to keep current with my movin’ and groovin’ gurus. Congrats to Jonathan for his move to Possible Worldwide, to Lee for his Directorship at Center for Social Media and Ed for adding LinkedIn and FourSquare info into the HSNL Wiki.
[...] Blessings to my health care social media gurus [...]
I want to add my own words of praise for Jonathan, Lee and Ed: All have been kind enough to share their expertise with me as well, and these guys really know their stuff.
Thanks to the three of you – plus Debbie who made the connection — for invaluable help with the video storytelling study.
I’m embarrassed that I’m the last one to respond and say thanks for including me. Great to connect and to now be working with you on a project. As always, please let me know how I can help.
Debbie, thanks for including me on this list. I love the name of name of your blog, and noticed the two other gentlemen who were mentioned. Does that make us the “Three Wise Dudes” ?
Take care,
Ed
You all strike me as men/dudes that would ask for directions which makes you wise in our book.
I like it, Ed. We ought to take it on the road.
Thanks so much for your shout-out! I’m glad to be in such great company.
I know you meet many folks in your travels, however I hope you remember our very brief encounter at HIC. I introduced myself and told you that I am one of Rhonda’s (frequently sited video example) ice skating students.