Dotti Berry, iDigital Media Pro Empowering Entrepreneurs

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Crowd Sourcing…Wave of the Future for Businesses

Let’s first define Crowdsourcing, so you will have some idea about it if you have never before heard the term.

From Wikipedia…

Crowdsourcing is a neologistic compound of “crowd” and “outsourcing” for the act of taking tasks traditionally performed by an employee or contractor, and outsourcing them to a group of people or community, through an “open call” to a large group of people (a crowd) asking for contributions.

I believe that crowdsourcing is a part of the creative, collective intelligence that is becoming the new “expert,” and is possible because of our new technology and connection through the internet. We are moving toward a greater connecting, engaging and leveraging of the talents of all of us in positive ways.

President Obama has encouraged Americans to be innovative during this economic crisis and reminded us of the importance of working together to discover ideas that can refuel our economy. That concept in and of itself is a form of crowdsourcing. Like the term “new age” or “new thought” which I refer to as “original thought” or “original wisdom” because it is going back to the roots of why/how things happen and has existed since the beginning of time, I believe that crowdsourcing is not so much “new,” as it is a concept that has been reframed with a new term. Most definitely our technology today is allowing us to utilize crowdsourcing in ways never before imagined.

All to say that many people still aren’t familiar with the term “crowdsourcing,” though it has been in the news for almost five years since first being introduced in 2006 in a Wired Magazine article by Jeff Howe. He went on to write this book on the subject. Click on the book in these scrolling choices.

There’s lots more I want to share with you on this subject…from its connection to social networking to the work by leading researcher, Daren C. Brabham in the field of planning projects…from Gannett News, who incorporated it into their business model in 2006, to network marketing companies who are marrying this process with their business model.

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Tags: Brabham, collective intelligence, CrowdSourcing, Obama, public participation, urban planning, Web

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 Innovative Ideas View Comments

Is LYF Brands & their LYF Center on their way to Winning the Kentucky Derby or the NCAA Final Four?

YOU Decide! The LYF Center clearly shows how LYF Brands is already beginning to differentiate itself…right out of the gate.

Pick them to not only win the equivalent of the Kentucky Derby, but the NCAA Final Four all in one year. LYF Brands is just that powerful!

Speaking of the NCAA bracket, have you selected yours? President Obama has. Yes, there is March Madness at the White House! And if Kathy Sammons send her NCAA bracket to me, I will post it here on this blog.

LYF Brands is awakening to its potential…and bringing the LYF Associates along with it!

The LYF Center with Master LYF Coach Michael Kelly clearly offers a glimpse into the Giraffe Principle aspect of LYF Brands, putting itself heads above the rest of the competition. That perch at the top means it is breathing that rarified air that enables it to operate with a clarity of vision. The LYF Center will propel you to new heights, right along with the company. The intention of the LYF Center supports you in:

Taken directly from the LYF Brands website:

At the LYF Center, we want to mold all individuals who are willing to make the right choices, take the necessary actions, and become leaders among their Associates. It takes discipline to be able to invest in your life and stray from the frivolous pursuits of other people’s interests.
The LYF Center will help enhance the lives of those who are or want to become leaders. Be it lifestyle, luxury and/or well being, the LYF Center is there for us. How will it improve your LYF?

When I visit Kentucky (where I formerly coached women’s Basketball at the University of Kentucky in the 80’s), people still ask me if I miss coaching. I always reply that I can’t miss what I haven’t left…I just ride a different vehicle. You’ll notice that my tag line is “born to coach.”

I do admit that this time of year makes me nostalgic, not just for basketball, but for the races at Keeneland and at Churchill Downs where the Derby is run. Grab your pen and paper, and fill in your NCAA bracket, both men’s and women’s and enjoy the ride of your life with the tournament.

Consider doing the same with LYF Brands. Are you on a life quest? Is that part of who you are?

Personally, I have been on a life quest, well…all my life! I love an adventurous expedition where I can constantly dance on the edge until I leap out into the air, trusting that I will either fly or find solid ground, allowing you to awaken.

I believe AWAKENING is Taking Responsibility for your Consciousness…in health, wealth and LYF! The common denominator in LYF is YOU!

LYF Brands provides that exciting opportunity of awakening, and is why I chose LYF Quest to express where I am headed. Thanks, Roby, for having that lyf-giving, bright idea!

Go check out the LYF Center at LYF Quest. It is a drop down under “company.”

If you want to join with me, contact me, and let’s chat. I want to know more about you and have you know more about me than only what you read on my blog. If we determine we are a good fit with one another, I will give you my user name to join.

I am fascinated by the following that I found on the website for this new company. It truly resonates with my philosophy. When you read WORK WITH COACH B, you will understand why I say that!

As LYF Master Coach Michael Kelly states, Walk Worthy…I couldn’t say it better myself! Coach B