On a day when I really had no intention of posting, despite the eight drafts in my WIP folder, I got an email I simply could not pass. It was about you.
LinkedIn is one of the social networks where I have a relatively good following and network with professionals around the world in a number of different fields. I have had the pleasure of working with some powerhouse entrepreneurs and corporations during my career. My recommendations are coveted as a result.
While I rarely ask for recommendations, even in reciprocity, I have had many. I still get them. Some are a shock. I never realize how I influence people until someone tells me. (What a redundant statement: You never know until you learn.)
Generally, I am oblivious beyond the immediate result of our project. We get a store profitable; we finish an election; we win a client’s case; we publish a book. That I see. It is the personal effect and the corporate ripples from those projects which surprises me. It means I am still influencing corporate culture outside my own companies.
What about me?
You play a part in that. Today, I received one of those stock emails you never really expect. The M3 Blog has come a long way in its first year. When I renewed my hosting this week, I even bought it a new domain: TheM3Blog.com
M3 has seen a few million viewers. We are currently heading toward the four-millionth page view. Considering Internet statistics, The M3 Blog is influential. Numbers are cold and boring. They give accountants a bad name for having no personality.
When people, flesh and blood (FAB) people, take their time to publicly acknowledge M3, I literally blush. Shy smile, dipped chin, lowered eyes, rosy cheeks, blush. Can you imagine my reaction to this?
If The M3 Blog is a part of your world corporately or personally, connect with me on LinkedIn. To everyone who has endorsed me, my sincerest gratitude.
I tell you. Still, it sounds so inadequate. You are the reason I come to the screen everyday. Thank you.
raymond alexander kukkee
/ February 8, 2013Astounding, Red! Congratulations. M3 works because YOU work so hard. Well earned!
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Red
/ February 8, 2013I am so excited! Sometimes the SIB does produce gold! Thank you for all your help, Ray.
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/ February 8, 2013Congrats, Red! Well earned!
Lizzie Cracked
/ February 8, 2013CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! (caps intended) amazing wonderful superb and (exclamatory explicative) awesome.. Im proud of you..proud to know you and …and….this is very cool beans.. 🙂
much love ♥
Lizzie
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Red
/ February 8, 2013Thank you for all your help, Lizzie! And I would not have edited out the expletive 😉 <3
Raymond Alexander Kukkee on Facebook
/ February 8, 2013awe..LLIZZIE….why didn’t I think of that! “:)……. I forgot to add “cool beans”….but it IS cool beans and HOT NEWS too! “:))) Way to go, RED !
Red
/ February 8, 2013This is one I would love to spread like wildfire!!
Gail Thornton
/ February 8, 2013Congratulations, Red! The blogosphere is IMMENSE! Top 1% billing is IMMENSE! A Meteor of a Blog! With you the white tail driving it behind. I am so proud of you Red, will definitely share every sharing option open! I am proud to be a part of your success.
Love and Many More Accolades!
Gailxxx
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Raymond Alexander Kukkee on Facebook
/ February 8, 2013We will, Red, this is really hot!
Emily Leszinske on Facebook
/ February 8, 2013I’m SO EXCITED for you! And definitely not surprised, but happy, elated, proud and know that soon you will be part of the .01% (you know, if that track it!) Cheers to you and your amazingness!
Red
/ February 8, 2013Thank you! I am so excited <3
Binky
/ February 8, 2013Well that’s a really nice feather in your cap! Congratulations!
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Red
/ February 8, 2013Thank you! Although unexpected, it is very welcome!
Gray Dawster
/ February 8, 2013It is about time that you were recognised on a higher pedestal and you thoroughly deserve this honour 🙂
Well done Red…
Red
/ February 8, 2013Thank you! It is really nice to be honored by my peers. 🙂
enchantedseashells
/ February 8, 2013I dont have a linkedin, but when I do, I will!
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Red
/ February 10, 2013Sweet! Glad to see you, Shell 😉 xxx