Proven, What Is Possible May Not Be Probable -5 Essential Differences You Need to Know

An argument broke out on my timeline the other day. Somebody posted research on outcomes for kids from two-parent homes, and the replies filled up with the same sentence, over and over: "I was raised by a single mother, and I turned out fine." Hundreds of people, all making the same move. And the wild part is, every one of them was right. They did turn out fine. They also proved absolutely nothing about the research, because they were answering a question no one asked. That thread is one of the best examples of what of one of the most…

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Proven, What Is Possible May Not Be Probable -5 Essential Differences You Need to Know

An argument broke out on my timeline the other day. Somebody posted research on outcomes for kids from two-parent homes, and the replies filled up with the same sentence, over and over: "I was raised by a single mother, and I turned out fine." Hundreds of people, all making the same move. And the wild part is, every one of them was right. They did turn out fine. They also proved absolutely nothing about the research, because they were answering a question no one asked. That thread is one of the best examples of what of one of the most…

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Should Your Organization Use Social Media as a Marketing Tool?

Social media has grown over the past decade as one of the most consistent aspects of our everyday lives.  We are a social species, so this fact alone places social media at the center of a good number of our interactions with each other. But what exactly IS social media, and is marketing on social media the right choice for your organization?  And finally, if your organization chooses to market on social media, what are some steps to get started? Social media refers to any internet or mobile-based platform that enables social interaction between two or more parties. The dialogue…

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