How Are You Viewed on Social Media?

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How Are You Viewed on Social Media?

Social media is a wonderful way to keep in touch with friends and family. We share wonderful memories, hilarious jokes, breathtaking photos, and interesting articles. Sometimes we even raise controversial subjects and rant over things that get under our skin.

The interesting thing is that many of us post things on social media that we wouldn’t dare say in person.

Have you ever thought about the image that you present to your friends and colleagues on social media?

You ARE Your Message.

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About Frank Sonnenberg

Frank Sonnenberg is an award-winning author and a well-known advocate for moral character, personal values, and personal responsibility. He has written 11 books and has been named one of “America’s Top 100 Thought Leaders” and one of “America’s Most Influential Small Business Experts.” Frank has served on several boards and has consulted to some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Frank’s newest book, BECOME: Unleash the Power of Moral Character and Be Proud of the Life You Choose, was released June 2024.

Additionally, his blog — FrankSonnenbergOnline— has attracted millions of readers on the Internet. It was recently named one of the “Best Self-Improvement and Personal Development Blogs” in the world and continues to be listed among the “Best Inspirational Blogs on the Planet.”

Comments

Anita Stout says

March 24, 2015 at 9:23 am

This is so timely Frank – and so true. What we post may be the only thing some people ever know about us on social media platforms. What concerns me is how early young people are allowed access to social media -often before they’re old enough to understand the full consequences of their actions online or the fact that their public mistakes will follow them throughout their lives.

It’s a daunting responsibility for parents. Young people can be tormented in the walls of their own homes by people unknown to the parents while parents are trying to keep them safe. I don’t envy parents tasked with these issues. I do pray for them though.

Reply
- Frank Sonnenberg says
  
  March 25, 2015 at 8:41 am
  
  So true, Anita. Young people may not understand the consequences of their actions. I believe this is also true of grownups. Sometimes we forget we’re having a conversation with our “thousand” closest friends. The information is not only public … it’s forever.
  
  Have a great day!
  
  Frank
Carol Anderson says

March 25, 2015 at 8:00 am

Great point. If you haven’t yet watched Monica Lewinsky’s TED talk, it is worth 20 minutes. Very powerful and courageous. http://www.ted.com/talks/monica_lewinsky_the_price_of_shame

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- Frank Sonnenberg says
  
  March 25, 2015 at 11:42 am
  
  Thanks Carol. I didn’t see it. I’ll check it out today.
  
  Best,
  
  Frank
- Frank Sonnenberg says
  
  March 26, 2015 at 9:32 am
  
  Carol
  
  Thanks for suggesting that I watch Monica’s TED talk. It’s so, so sad. I’m glad that she’s turning a very unfortunate personal experience into a valuable lesson for others. I strongly recommend that people watch it.
  
  Best,
  
  Frank
Emel Bolle says

March 25, 2015 at 9:11 am

So true.I agree with you.Thanks for sharing with us.Best regards.

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- Frank Sonnenberg says
  
  March 26, 2015 at 9:22 am
  
  Thanks Emel. I’m so glad you like it.
  
  Best,
  
  Frank