Comments on: Direct or Step Down: How SM Differs from Traditional PR

By: laurenfernandez

laurenfernandez — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:32:43 +0000

It's important to be able to work as a team – client ALWAYS comes first. Not ego, not age – all ideas should be listened to. Then you can compromise and make the best decision.

Thanks for the great comment!

By: laurenfernandez

laurenfernandez — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:31:59 +0000

Agreed, Amy – social media is still too new, so its ok to speak up and share knowledge. I think you'll be respected more if you work as a team and make sure that the client's best interest is at heart – not someone's age.

Thanks for commenting!

By: laurenfernandez

laurenfernandez — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:30:33 +0000

C – I always tell you this, but I think we are alike in many ways. You are direct, but have built up enough respect that it's ok to say what you think. Again, there is a good way and a wrong way to go about all of that.

Picking and choosing battles is something that is imperative in this space.

By: laurenfernandez

laurenfernandez — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:28:57 +0000

It's something that I've struggled with a bit professionally – I got where I am because I work hard, not because I stayed quiet. Many say that you should let things slide because people will help advance your career. You know me – I'm a big advocate of the fact that they can get me to the door, but I have to kick myself through it. Things can't be handed to you.

If it's done respectfully and professionally – and you know when to compromise – I see no reason why you can't present your thoughts. This space is too new to have such defined ways of doing things.

By: laurenfernandez

laurenfernandez — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:32:43 +0000

It's important to be able to work as a team – client ALWAYS comes first. Not ego, not age – all ideas should be listened to. Then you can compromise and make the best decision.

Thanks for the great comment!