This Blog Has Been A Major Distraction For Me

Yes, you read that right. This blog has been a major distraction for me.

Yet, the doors it has opened, the interests it has spawned, the friends I've met and the communities I've discovered are so worth the time, effort, blood, sweat, tears (!) 

Ha, it's not that bad but it most definitely is a commitment and one worth its weight in gold.

I was presenting a session on the benefits of blogging a few weeks ago and one participant asked, "how do you find the time?" My response, "I am a blogger. I make the time. It's that important to me."

There are HR pros, recruiters, career-advisors, coaches, leadership pros, writers and more breaking ground and making a difference every day from conferences, meetups and webinars to newsletters, radio shows, and more. For each one I linked to, there are many, many more out there.

This is not about me, it's about people knocking down doors and taking names. Here are some of the wonderful organizations and conferences  I've recently had, or will have, the honor of being part of in one way or another:    

   

   

  

 

 

Yup, this blog has been a major distraction for me . . . . and I wouldn't have it any other way.  

Comments

[Ashleigh]

Blogs are definitely changing the way business relationships are formed and how companies are perceived. Corporate blogging is set to grow by 43% by 2012, opening up doors for companies of all sizes and compositions. Blogs have been shown to have the highest value of any social media in driving site traffic and increasing brand awareness – so don’t stop blogging! Drop by and check out our blog at www.hpa-group.com/blog

[Anna]

I agree! Although I've only been blogging for a few months, I'm definitely addicted. It's a fun, creative outlet, and it's led to some great communication with other HR professionals!

[Lisa Rosendahl]

Ashleigh and Anna, blog on! We really wouldn't have it any other way would we?

[Gina]

I too get this a lot in general conversation. Like anything- if it's a priority and is generating opportunities for your life- then we make time. It's all a give and take- but when you have the knowledge on a certain topic- you can benefit so many by sharing it.