For the last ten years and certainly in the last two years, a new mindset has taken over: the mindset of structural agility. The operative word here is agility–the rapid response to rapidly changing times. The theme emerged most dramatically around the debate of restructuring homeland security after 9/11. The imperative question became, how can we create organizations that minimize overlap, share information, and are capable of making quick adjustments?
In a world where we Twitter, …

Leaders are increasingly using social technology to open up lines of communication, create feedback loops, and talk directly with customers and new markets. It’s important that proactive leaders keep updated on what’s trending in the world of social networking. This week, don’t miss these stories:
1. Google Buzz is an amalgamation of Twitter, Facebook, and your Gmail account. Good luck “just” checking your email. Find out more in this video.
2. Google’s planning to offer “ultrafast internet” …

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3. Top 50 Facebook pages created by companies. Learn from what they do and don’t do.
4. 6 ways social media has changed us and the world…for the better.
5. What will social media look like over the next year? Here’s some well thought out ideas.
6. Who reads corporate blogs? People with questions …

1. 7 mistakes people often make with email…and how to correct them. Very useful.
2. A list of great facts and tips that will help you get more Twitter followers. Focus on content first.
3. How much time should you invest in social media? Here’s a good benchmark.
4. Here’s some interesting analysis on Google’s new OS. Will it give Windows a run for its money? Eh, Maybe.
5. Sharp look at social media and how you can measure …

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Gary E. McCullough, president of Career Education Corporation, tells the New York Times some of his best leadership lessons. It’s all about candy bars!
After spending 7,280 hours on social media websites–what can you learn? These 10 lessons should be required …