27. Deborah Jenkins, DEWR | Is social media worth your time?
I'm joined by Deborah Jenkins, COO @ DEWR (Department of Employment and Workplace Relations). Together we're exploring one of those elephant in the room topics that many leaders and advisors grapple with: Is listening and engaging on social media worth your time?There's a perception that social media is all about talking. In fact, I'd go as far as to say it's a stigma that keeps many well-meaning leaders off the platforms who think that, from what they see, it's a place for people who love the sound of their own voice.But what if you flip things around? What if rather than treating social media as a way to broadcast, you went online to listen and participate. Instead, what leaders stand to gain when they invest their time learning and contributing to conversations rather than thinking their posts are a prized asset.Deborah Jenkins is a living, breathing case study of this approach. She was one of the earlier adopters of social media as a senior bureaucrat in her role at the Australian Taxation Office at the time, and now as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Secretary at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.--25% OFF CODE FOR LINKEDIN™ FOR LEADERSPropel's new online learning platform provides practical training to help professionals protect and enhance their digital reputation. Our signature course, LinkedIn™ for Leaders, has been developed by Propel MD, Roger Christie, and takes users from clear > confident > competent in their understanding and application of LinkedIn.Listeners of the Your Digital Reputation podcast can access a 25% discount by using the code "YDRPOD" at purchase.For more information head to: https://www.propelgroup.com.au/linkedin-for-leaders--SIGN UP & KEEP IN TOUCHA fortnightly newsletter from Propel MD and Your Digital Reputation podcast host, Roger Christie, packed full of the latest LinkedIn thought leadership and best practice advice to help leaders succeed. Join thousands of other global leaders – subscribe now and stay ahead online.To subscribe, head to: www.propelgroup.com.au/subscribe--CONNECT WITH ROGER CHRISTIEHave a question or feedback, connect with Roger Christie via LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rogerchristie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.