Comments on: Top Influencer Lists: Do We Really Need them? http://www.hrmargo.com/2010/02/21/top-influencer-lists-do-we-really-need-them/ Host of Compassionate HR and Founder of HireFriday: Connecting Job Seekers To Resources Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:30:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Jenn Bowen http://www.hrmargo.com/2010/02/21/top-influencer-lists-do-we-really-need-them/comment-page-1/#comment-524 Jenn Bowen Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:09:34 +0000 http://www.hrmargo.com/2010/02/top-influencer-lists-do-we-really-need-them/#comment-524 Margo, What a fantastic post. Lists stopped being useful when they became popularity contests and additional chances for the loudest voices to be heard. Many times the people making the greatest contributions are doing so on a smaller more intimate scale. I look forward to diving into your site a bit more. Great stuff! Jenn Margo, What a fantastic post. Lists stopped being useful when they became popularity contests and additional chances for the loudest voices to be heard. Many times the people making the greatest contributions are doing so on a smaller more intimate scale.

I look forward to diving into your site a bit more. Great stuff!

Jenn

]]> By: Margo Rose http://www.hrmargo.com/2010/02/21/top-influencer-lists-do-we-really-need-them/comment-page-1/#comment-523 Margo Rose Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:48:51 +0000 http://www.hrmargo.com/2010/02/top-influencer-lists-do-we-really-need-them/#comment-523 Paul, I agree. All lists are flawed and biased to an extent, and I am guilty for loving the people I add to my twitter lists. Those lists give me a chance to follow just them, and weed out all the extraneous chatter in the stream. I also agree that lists that are back with a measure of statistically valid data benchmark performance on how one reaches an audience. Frankly, those are the lists I could do without. I am always so excited when my friends make them, and then I am disappointed for my friends who work every bit as hard to be steward leaders in their communities, yet are left off. Thanks for visiting my site, and commenting on my post. Paul, I agree. All lists are flawed and biased to an extent, and I am guilty for loving the people I add to my twitter lists. Those lists give me a chance to follow just them, and weed out all the extraneous chatter in the stream. I also agree that lists that are back with a measure of statistically valid data benchmark performance on how one reaches an audience. Frankly, those are the lists I could do without. I am always so excited when my friends make them, and then I am disappointed for my friends who work every bit as hard to be steward leaders in their communities, yet are left off. Thanks for visiting my site, and commenting on my post.

]]> By: Margo Rose http://www.hrmargo.com/2010/02/21/top-influencer-lists-do-we-really-need-them/comment-page-1/#comment-522 Margo Rose Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:44:39 +0000 http://www.hrmargo.com/2010/02/top-influencer-lists-do-we-really-need-them/#comment-522 Your comment resonated with me, and it made me think long and hard about list creation. Slouch advised me that software aggregates the numbers and compiles the measurement for relevance, resonance, and reach. I agree, they are patronizing in assuming we shouldn't think for ourselves, and blindly follow the leader. On the other hand, I think most people who read those lists are critical thinkers like us Joan. I dislike the good old boy patriarchal system of authority as much as you do. That is in part, why I wrote this post. On the other hand, I love dearly, a few of the people who made the list. With that said, there's several people I'd never heard of, which left me scratching my head thinking, "who are these people, and why haven't I heard of them." THAT is why I wrote the post. It's no secret I admire Steve Levy, who I consider a mentor, Michael Keleman, who gave me my start on twitter. These two people deserve more applause, and praise than any two people on the list combined. Now those two reach out to newbies, and give them a leg up, they speak thoughtfully about the issues, they add generously to the conversation, and if they have time, they'll spend 30 minutes either on line or on the phone to answer questions, and offer advice. Those people deserve praise. Sure, they've made their share of lists. They could care less about being on them. While you and I had slightly different reasons for our dismay with lists, most certainly I agree with you and value your input. I luv ya Joan. We hit it off right away when we met at HRevolution. Eventhough you are taller than your avatar, you are a giant in my heart. I therefore add you to my list of compassionate HR professionals. Your comment resonated with me, and it made me think long and hard about list creation. Slouch advised me that software aggregates the numbers and compiles the measurement for relevance, resonance, and reach. I agree, they are patronizing in assuming we shouldn’t think for ourselves, and blindly follow the leader. On the other hand, I think most people who read those lists are critical thinkers like us Joan. I dislike the good old boy patriarchal system of authority as much as you do. That is in part, why I wrote this post. On the other hand, I love dearly, a few of the people who made the list. With that said, there’s several people I’d never heard of, which left me scratching my head thinking, “who are these people, and why haven’t I heard of them.” THAT is why I wrote the post. It’s no secret I admire Steve Levy, who I consider a mentor, Michael Keleman, who gave me my start on twitter. These two people deserve more applause, and praise than any two people on the list combined. Now those two reach out to newbies, and give them a leg up, they speak thoughtfully about the issues, they add generously to the conversation, and if they have time, they’ll spend 30 minutes either on line or on the phone to answer questions, and offer advice. Those people deserve praise. Sure, they’ve made their share of lists. They could care less about being on them. While you and I had slightly different reasons for our dismay with lists, most certainly I agree with you and value your input. I luv ya Joan. We hit it off right away when we met at HRevolution. Eventhough you are taller than your avatar, you are a giant in my heart. I therefore add you to my list of compassionate HR professionals.

]]> By: Margo Rose http://www.hrmargo.com/2010/02/21/top-influencer-lists-do-we-really-need-them/comment-page-1/#comment-521 Margo Rose Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:36:04 +0000 http://www.hrmargo.com/2010/02/top-influencer-lists-do-we-really-need-them/#comment-521 I agree with you Meghan. I wish they did have everything lists. A lot of thought and research go into these lists. But, I can't help but question authority and ask, how much of these lists are the results of a popularity contest, rather than looking at the merits of what that person actually contributes to the fields and to others. That's the inherent flaw with the list aggregating software. A piece of software can crunch the numbers, but it can't measure the true worth someone puts into compassionately helping others. You, my dear should be on a compassionate list. You reached out to me when I was in transition. You cheerfully supported my tweets. You always including me in the conversation on twitter. Your spirit of inclusion and compassion is beyond measure. Let's come up with awards for that. I love you Meghan, I am a better person because of your influence. I agree with you Meghan. I wish they did have everything lists. A lot of thought and research go into these lists. But, I can’t help but question authority and ask, how much of these lists are the results of a popularity contest, rather than looking at the merits of what that person actually contributes to the fields and to others. That’s the inherent flaw with the list aggregating software. A piece of software can crunch the numbers, but it can’t measure the true worth someone puts into compassionately helping others. You, my dear should be on a compassionate list. You reached out to me when I was in transition. You cheerfully supported my tweets. You always including me in the conversation on twitter. Your spirit of inclusion and compassion is beyond measure. Let’s come up with awards for that.

I love you Meghan, I am a better person because of your influence.

]]> By: Meghan M. Biro http://www.hrmargo.com/2010/02/21/top-influencer-lists-do-we-really-need-them/comment-page-1/#comment-520 Meghan M. Biro Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:39:17 +0000 http://www.hrmargo.com/2010/02/top-influencer-lists-do-we-really-need-them/#comment-520 Margo, I appreciate your valuable post. Agree with your thinking here. It's important to be thoughtful when making lists. This creates more meaning + concrete value. I resisted listing for many of the reasons stated here. Influence is highly subjective. Lists certainly have their place in recognizing people who inspire, innovate, or you connect with on some meaningful level. Thank you, -M Margo, I appreciate your valuable post. Agree with your thinking here. It’s important to be thoughtful when making lists. This creates more meaning + concrete value.

I resisted listing for many of the reasons stated here. Influence is highly subjective. Lists certainly have their place in recognizing people who inspire, innovate, or you connect with on some meaningful level.

Thank you,

-M

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