Peter,

It is hard for me to say about focus. I follow you on Twitter and so read somewhat selectively following your links there, although I am becoming a more consistent reader. That is probably because the things you are writing about are of interest to me. Like you, I want my blog to have focus. However, it is important to me that I know how to use the medium correctly for the greatest impact. The fact that you teach about that is a value to me.

If there is anything you could do to improve it is balance in your focus. At least from my limited exposure, I see an imbalance toward area two. I would like to see more on area one. Nevertheless, what you say in area two is typically very valuable to me.

By the way, one thing a value about you is your willingness to promote others. You are great at that! Keep it up.

Mark

Peter, thanks - two great thoughts - People are not one dimensional and people are looking for people with whom they can connect.

It makes sense that more people will listen to your thoughts if they can connect with you relationally. Why do we miss that? Thanks.

Thanks. Reading the comments from Colleen and Mary help too. I will take it as an action to try to be more personal. I sometimes think, who will care about my personal thoughts, but I get the point and it makes sense. Thanks again.

Mike and Peter,

I read a blog the other day about not confusing your followers about your reason for being there by moving from sharing light personal information about yourself to sharing deep or intriguing thoughts with people about a topic.

If my followers know me for sharing thoughts on Scripture do you think I risk loosing followers by peppering my post with more personal things. If my followers know me for sharing mundane details about my day that will help them better understand me, will they go away if I drop a notes about philosophy or politics every now and then?

The premise of the article I read seems to contradict the premise of this article and I am just trying to understand.

Thanks, Mark

Mike,

Like so many others here, I just have a desire to be a leader who will have a lasting impact on the world. I want to lead people to an end that is worth achieving, an authentic life in Christ. For that reason I am always looking for good examples to follow, people who can help me learn from their mistakes and their successes. I would like to read this book because I believe it provides another tool in the shed for my work in the world.

Regards, Mark