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The social speech: How your friends and followers can help you write your next presentation
Speechwriting is a notoriously solitary profession. You might have a few conversations with a client, their staff or — if you're writing for yourself — a mirror. But a lot of your work is going to be just you, a keyboard and the unforgiving blank screen.
At least, that used to be the case. But when you're crafting a social speech, speechwriting can be a team activity. And even though you still have to do the actual writing, you can draw on the ideas, experience and ingenuity of a large networked audience.
A thicker skin
It isn't easy to see people criticize you online... especially on your own blog or Facebook Page. But a little criticism can actually be a healthy thing - certainly healthier than shutting it down.
Is online activism effective? 5 ways to ask (and answer) the question
The answers aren't easy to find - especially when five very different groups of people are doing the asking.
Dear SoSi, 
How can my company or organization get started with social media?
If you're leading the charge for social media in your company or organization, you're probably tackling several challenges. How can you strengthen your team's understanding of social media? When and how should you establish a social media presence? And how can you build your own skills?
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