A couple of my business associates were priviledged to attend the Detroit Economic Club meeting where Michael Dell gave his now-famous “Three C’s” presentation. They told me that Dell drew three circles, and the third circle was the largest. That circle represented the third C all businesses need to become successful — Community. That word, at one time, referred to a neighborhood or small town, but today it has become a business buzz word.

“Com,” from classical Latin, means “together with” or “same.” The same root word is used in communication (share with), comfort (strengthen together), combat (fight together), and many more words we use on a daily basis. So, the basic concept is, we’re in this thing together, and we need to share and grow, and learn WITH each other. Continue reading →

On Blogging Well has a new element — a forum has been added to help us interact and learn more effectively. The comment area of a blog is good, but forum threads are a better question & answer format. There is a lot of knowledge out there about blogging, so I hope those who are experienced bloggers will share their information with those who are newer.

And those of you who are new — please don’t think you have nothing to contribute! I’ve learned so much by helping newcomers! New bloggers have a fresh perspective — like an inquisitive child — they bring up ideas and concepts I would have never considered had they not asked. So, please — share your questions, comments, thoughts & suggestions! Continue reading →