December 6, 2008 186 Comments

Open Invitation For All of You

If ever we’re in the same place at the same time for some kind of event, would you be willing to help me with something? It’s this: Please never ever ever ever think that I don’t want to meet you, or that I’m too busy, or that you’re not important. I travel all over the place to meet you. You! Okay?

Watch this video, please.

Would that work for you?

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  • Joanne Tolkoff

    I was at Stamats last month and was too shy and not twittering yet so I missed out on how friendly you all were at that conference. Thanks for letting us know, I’ll say hi next time.

  • http://sloan.ucr.edu Sherelle

    Awesome post. I typically am too rushed to watch videos online (I’d rather read, but I was too curious, because this video is for people like me. I would be adverse to bugging you in anyway, and maybe a bit awestruck because your reach is awesome as are the messages you share. And what would I say? “Hi Chris, My name is Sherelle, and I’m one of your 24,000+ followers on twitter and an RSS subscriber. So awesome to see/meet you here.”?!??!

    haha, I always get weird about taking time from someone who I’m sure many want a piece of. Thanks for the video, really.

  • http://sloan.ucr.edu Sherelle

    Awesome post. I typically am too rushed to watch videos online (I’d rather read, but I was too curious, because this video is for people like me. I would be adverse to bugging you in anyway, and maybe a bit awestruck because your reach is awesome as are the messages you share. And what would I say? “Hi Chris, My name is Sherelle, and I’m one of your 24,000+ followers on twitter and an RSS subscriber. So awesome to see/meet you here.”?!??!

    haha, I always get weird about taking time from someone who I’m sure many want a piece of. Thanks for the video, really.

  • http://jeunellesthirdeyeview.posterous.com Jeunelle Foster

    Love the videos and immediately felt connected.
    For a moment there I could swear you were speaking directly to me
    and even though that may not be entirely true, you had me fooled for a second
    or two. Nice going on the new site design too, it looks awesome.

  • http://www.JeunelleFoster.com Jeunelle Foster

    Love the videos and immediately felt connected.
    For a moment there I could swear you were speaking directly to me
    and even though that may not be entirely true, you had me fooled for a second
    or two. Nice going on the new site design too, it looks awesome.

  • http://www.nathanhangen.com/blog/free-monetization-e-book Nathan Hangen

    Chris, it is really refreshing to see someone as genuine as you have been on matters such as this. Community interaction is very important, especially when the interaction is reciprocal.

  • http://www.nathanhangen.com/blog/free-monetization-e-book Nathan Hangen

    Chris, it is really refreshing to see someone as genuine as you have been on matters such as this. Community interaction is very important, especially when the interaction is reciprocal.

  • http://www.geraldcroteau.com Gerald

    This is one of those heartfelt videos that is super awkard for the creator to watch. The viewers definitely appreciate it though, and we are the ones who matter. GJ.

    Gerald

  • http://www.geraldcroteau.com Gerald

    This is one of those heartfelt videos that is super awkard for the creator to watch. The viewers definitely appreciate it though, and we are the ones who matter. GJ.

    Gerald

  • http://www.azalea.ca Michael

    Chris, this is why I follow you in Twitter — you are awesome. I jump on Twitter just to see what you are putting out there for us. I have learned an unbelievable amount of stuff following the links you post. If you are every in Toronto, I will for sure take you up on your offer.

  • http://www.azalea.ca Michael

    Chris, this is why I follow you in Twitter — you are awesome. I jump on Twitter just to see what you are putting out there for us. I have learned an unbelievable amount of stuff following the links you post. If you are every in Toronto, I will for sure take you up on your offer.

  • http://johnhaydon.com John Haydon

    Chris – I’ll be at SOBcon09.

  • http://www.corporatedollar.org/2008/10/how-to-avoid-being-an-ass-on-twitter-and-every-other-social-networking-site-too/ John Haydon

    Chris – I’ll be at SOBcon09.

  • http://www.successful-blog.com Liz Strauss

    I’ve seen Chris do it. You’ll be so glad you said “Hi!” Just do it! You won’t be sorry you did. And If you see me say “hi!” to me too!

  • http://www.successful-blog.com Liz Strauss

    I’ve seen Chris do it. You’ll be so glad you said “Hi!” Just do it! You won’t be sorry you did. And If you see me say “hi!” to me too!

  • http://twitter.com/jaytweeter Jayadeep Rath

    Hi Chris !

    How do you manage to bridge the gap between social media theory and social media practice over and over again ?

    Talk about influencing people all around you.

    Are you scheduled to visit New Delhi sometime in the future ?

  • http://twitter.com/jaytweeter Jayadeep Rath

    Hi Chris !

    How do you manage to bridge the gap between social media theory and social media practice over and over again ?

    Talk about influencing people all around you.

    Are you scheduled to visit New Delhi sometime in the future ?

  • http://cgsmtwisi.blogspot.com Mark Kolier

    So glad that you are mostly polite! See you around – sometime..

  • http://cgsmtwisi.blogspot.com Mark Kolier

    So glad that you are mostly polite! See you around – sometime..

  • Bobbie Carlton

    Chris — What a wonderful video! Wanted to comment on the fact that you delivered this message as a video. The message would have worked as a written post but add in the tone of voice and body language and it made for a darn compelling and sincere message. All too often we forget that the medium we use really does impact how that message is delivered. Add my kudos to the long (deservedly so) list.

  • http://@bobbiec Bobbie Carlton

    Chris — What a wonderful video! Wanted to comment on the fact that you delivered this message as a video. The message would have worked as a written post but add in the tone of voice and body language and it made for a darn compelling and sincere message. All too often we forget that the medium we use really does impact how that message is delivered. Add my kudos to the long (deservedly so) list.

  • http://dveit.com Desarae Veit – Web Designer

    Thoughts on why all Chris Brogan videos don’t come through in his posts if you read them via email?

  • http://dveit.com Desarae Veit – Web Designer

    Thoughts on why all Chris Brogan videos don’t come through in his posts if you read them via email?

  • http://www.socialmediablogster.com Doug Firebaugh

    Chris, LOVE your humility-and look forward to it. You are a breath of fresh air- and IMPACT is what this video has. It’s Rocking Hot- and for your status in the social media world-it shows how unaffected you are by it. Kudos to the “King of Social Media!”

  • http://www.socialmediablogster.com Doug Firebaugh

    Chris, LOVE your humility-and look forward to it. You are a breath of fresh air- and IMPACT is what this video has. It’s Rocking Hot- and for your status in the social media world-it shows how unaffected you are by it. Kudos to the “King of Social Media!”

  • http://communitynews.typepad.com/ Ray Duffill

    Hi Chris – Don’t know if you get to the UK at all?
    Love to see you if ever in the North West, UK.

  • http://communitynews.typepad.com/ Ray Duffill

    Hi Chris – Don’t know if you get to the UK at all?
    Love to see you if ever in the North West, UK.

  • Amy Wilkins

    Love the warmth and look forward to meeting you.

  • Amy Wilkins

    Love the warmth and look forward to meeting you.

  • http://www.ericinparkcity.com Eric_Hoffman

    Uhm, Chris actually started a conversation with me in the restroom immediately after Gary Vaynerchuk’s keynote at the MPDM and it evolved into a great 15 minute chat. Thanks for that Chris, and I will personally vouch that what you are saying in this video is indeed what you do. Keep it up!

  • http://ericinparkcity.wordpress.com Eric Hoffman

    Uhm, Chris actually started a conversation with me in the restroom immediately after Gary Vaynerchuk’s keynote at the MPDM and it evolved into a great 15 minute chat. Thanks for that Chris, and I will personally vouch that what you are saying in this video is indeed what you do. Keep it up!

  • http://www.nextstepdirectory.com/ Gregory Prudhommeaux

    Hi Chris ! No chance that you would be flying by Shanghai, China ? Let me know.
    { @thelastchinese }

  • http://www.nextstepdirectory.com/ Gregory Prudhommeaux

    Hi Chris ! No chance that you would be flying by Shanghai, China ? Let me know.
    { @thelastchinese }

  • http://www.no-bull.net Ric Raftis

    Yeah, well that was well said Chris. A big G’day from down under. Shouldn’t we all be the same in our dealings with other people? Hey, we are all equals and should never think we are lesser human beings than someone else.

    Cheers,

    @RicRaftis

  • http://www.no-bull.net Ric Raftis

    Yeah, well that was well said Chris. A big G’day from down under. Shouldn’t we all be the same in our dealings with other people? Hey, we are all equals and should never think we are lesser human beings than someone else.

    Cheers,

    @RicRaftis

  • http://www.ireflectm.com Carlos Hernandez

    Chris,

    Our inter-action at BlogWorld ’08, Las Vegas was testimony to me.

    See you at “Social Media Jungle”, CES Las Vegas ’09, January 7 where I have noted you will be speaking in the morning…my turn is at 520pm. See you then!

  • http://www.ireflectm.com Carlos Hernandez

    Chris,

    Our inter-action at BlogWorld ’08, Las Vegas was testimony to me.

    See you at “Social Media Jungle”, CES Las Vegas ’09, January 7 where I have noted you will be speaking in the morning…my turn is at 520pm. See you then!

  • http://www.mojonomic.com J.R. Farr

    Love it Chris. I hope I can make it to a conference that you’re at. I would love to introduce myself. My goal this coming year is to meet as many new people as I can. This makes even more excited about that.

  • http://www.mojonomic.com J.R. Farr

    Love it Chris. I hope I can make it to a conference that you’re at. I would love to introduce myself. My goal this coming year is to meet as many new people as I can. This makes even more excited about that.

  • http://www.truetalkblog.com Tom Guarriello

    That was very human and down-to-earth. Nicely done.

  • http://www.truetalkblog.com Tom Guarriello

    That was very human and down-to-earth. Nicely done.

  • karim

    well. let me know if you’re ever in toronto!

  • http://inspirationbykarim@blogspot.com karim

    well. let me know if you’re ever in toronto!

  • http://packedwarehouse.com Mitey

    Another example of why you are such a gem!

  • http://packedwarehouse.com Mitey

    Another example of why you are such a gem!

  • http://www.toddsmithphotography.com/transparency/ Todd Smith

    Chris, you’re too awesome for words. Thank you!!

  • http://www.toddsmithphotography.com/transparency/ Todd Smith

    Chris, you’re too awesome for words. Thank you!!

  • kat brogan

    yin and yang
    we are
    :)

  • kat brogan

    yin and yang
    we are
    :)

  • http://www.chaostoclarity.com/blog/ Jo Golden

    Thanks Chris, you can be sure I will make every effort to connect if we are in the same place. I appreciate you and your courageous attempt to break down the status barriers that often get in the way of conversation.

    Wishing you many many good conversations to come

    Jo

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