Twitter? Who Has Time For Twitter?

English session

Do you feel overwhelmed at the thought of yet more communication tools, like Twitter, FaceBook, LinkedIn, etc? Welcome to the Information Age - it’s only going to get worse! Keeping up with contacts, prospects, and customers can be a full-time job. The result is that what was supposed to be convenient communication has become an endless source of unlimited distractions. Attend this presentation and learn:
-a common-sense explanation of social media and how it applies to you
-manageable ways to consider incorporating social media into your life
-the truth about multi-tasking
-the most valuable skill for the future
-techniques to maintain focus, even amid all the distractions
-ideas to control information and technology, so it doesn’t control you

Maura Thomas View speaker page

RegainYourTime.com

Maura Thomas is a small business owner and founder of two businesses: RegainYourTime.com and Avail Assistants. Maura’s expertise in organization and efficiency comes from over 15 years in the productivity training industry, during which time she received an M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts. She has been invited to speak and train at business groups, conferences, events, and corporations, large and small, all over Texas and nationally. Maura publishes a widely-read blog on productivity issues and has a strong social media presence. She is very active in the local business community in her home base of Austin, Texas, and sits on several non-profit boards and committees. In addition, she was selected by The Climate Project and personally trained by former Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore, to deliver his message on climate change in her community.