Erica Goldstein

DCIM Classes: Technology and Disruptive Change, Leadership in Digital Contexts

[Erica Goldstein @EricaGoldstei10]

@alisarutgers @Oprah Oprah is a celebrity leader for sure! I really admire how she's been able to user her fame to improve the lives of so many, and wish that other celebrities would be as philanthropic as she is.

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@LIDC_JustinA This is a perfect answer, and I completely agree that celebrities that go into politics are able to effectively channel their fanbase into productive leadership. He's been able to maintain both identities while employing change.

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@meghna_shanker I also used a celebrity who uses their platform to advocate for climate change as my answer! I think that this is a really important issue that celebrities can easily make an impact on, because their fans will alter their lifestyle choices if endorsed by their favorite actor.

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This article provides more insight onto DiCaprio's work for the planet: https://t.co/CdGMQ2rrok

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An example of someone who is also a celebrity but also a leader is Leonardo DiCaprio. Known as an actor, he has since started working as an environmentalist. The platform he has as a famous actor has helped to establish him as a leader in environmentalism. #LIDC35102

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@KeeferCambria Although this article initially mentions the "constant social media avalanche," I don't see any further description of how social media relates to ethics of leadership here. Nevertheless, considering ethics while leading is a very important topic.

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@shoneko2 I think this article is a perfect summation of the intersection of leadership and social media. I like how it contrasts the antiquated perspective that social media is bad for corporate leadership with the newfound appreciation for its role in business.

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@LorraineChar1 @richardbranson I agree that this is a great example of personal competency, and I never would've made this astute comparison myself. The humility that he exhibits through this tweet is very compelling and helps to establish himself as a leader.

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This article relates to our course reading from Week 6 by Ruben & Gigliotti on Leadership Communication Theory and Practice. Twitter is integral to the way that businesses communicate with their consumers now, so an understanding of Twitter is crucial to maintaining leadership.

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This article, "The 7 Most Commonly Misunderstood Marketing Metrics," demonstrates the intersection between leadership and social media on Twitter. https://t.co/nA9SwvkyQs #LIDC35102

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Likeable Media CEO Dan Kerpen defines many social media terms in this article that people may have trouble understanding in this new digital marketing landscape, including me; almost all of these definitions had meanings that were unbeknownst to me.

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@BrianasHomework @Malala @MalalaFund Malala's digital presence and use of her platform have been very effective in further establishing herself as a leader on these issues. Commanding change through videos like this would not be possible outside the digital world, and definitely catalyze action.

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@ColeKaufman4 Greta Thunberg is the perfect answer to this prompt, and a person who inspires me personally. Thunberg's obstacles may have stopped her from finding success in the past, but the modern digital world welcomes characters like Greta as a leader.

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@Meredit60251169 This quote applies perfectly to this example, as users are creating new content to form a community. This is a new kind of power model that wouldn't have been possible without Twitter as an interactive digital platform.

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An example of someone who has a strong digital presence today is Twitter user Eva Victor who has recently gone viral for her satirical video shorts commenting on social issues. "Leadership stems from social influence, not authority or power" (Kruse). #LIDC20227

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Technology and Disruptive Change was the most relatable DCIM class I've had to technology in a modern day atmosphere and taught me a lot about how to interact with disruptive tech moving forward. Thanks, @RUProfMcCormick ! #dcim353b

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Alexa, predict the future for me. #dcim353b @sixwordstories

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A topic that would be important to study for the upcoming Final Exam would be Clayton Christensen's theory of the innovator’s dilemma from Unit 3. This explains why good companies can still fail when disruptive change occurs if it is not managed correctly. #DCIM353b

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I was made aware of the #MuellerReport because of its hashtag on Twitter. Its mission was to raise awareness of this White House scandal amongst an administration that relies so heavily on Twitter, and it was definitely successful since this is how I learned about it. #DCIM353b

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In my own way, I'm a content creator when I make memes on Snapchat for my friends. Even though it's for a limited audience, I manipulate images to mean something else in the end! #DCIM353b