I haven't yet had a chance to blog this week, but I did want to give you something to read.  So this post presents my chapter from the original Age of Conversation.  A lot has changed in my life, our country and our industries since I wrote it close to a year-and-a-half ago, and in some ways it comes across as naive and a bit starry-eyed, but I hope you'll still find something of value in it. 

If you like this, you might want to pick up a copy of the book.  Even better, why not buy a copy (or a dozen - the holidays are coming after all and the proceeds benefit charity) of the new Age of Conversation 2: Why Don't They Get It?

Have you hugged a blogger today?

I have.

OK, maybe not today exactly, but certainly on a few occasions over the past six months. I’ve also broken bread with bloggers, shaken hands with podcasters, grabbed a cup of coffee with a Detroit high school student who follows me on Twitter. I’ve spent more than a few hours speaking (speaking!) with social media creators, sharing thoughts about business, marketing and life in general.

By my count, I’v