Who are you following on Twitter and why?

First, are you on Twitter? Do you Tweet? This question uncovers how much you participate in social media in general, how computer- and internet-savvy you are, and who you think is important enough to spend your valuable time on, finding out what they think.

Following on twitter

Who you follow on Twitter says a lot about you and what is a priority in your life.Are you only following celebrities (I hope not) or looking for relevant and helpful information? Do you follow those who contribute to your personal or professional development? Are you following the major players and influencers in your field?

Here is a drop in the bucket of interesting people/organizations to follow on Twitter:

• Brian Tracy – world-renowned speaker and coach for positive change in business and life
• TEDTalks–mini lessons by experts in a variety of fields
• Brian Solis – digital analyst, sociologist and futurist focuses on business-consumer relationship and social media strategy
• Steve Randy Waldman – Private investor with insights on economics and finance
• Mark Hunter – The Sales Hunter who tweets motivational insights on sales, leadership, and more
• DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) – develops new technology for the military
• Neil deGrasse Tyson – astrophysicist who tweets about science and makes great jokes

You can browse interests through a variety of topics to see any names you might recognize.

If you aren’t on Twitter, it’s worth it to get an account now and start exploring. You really can pick up a lot of useful news and information.

If you aren’t on Twitter and aren’t going to be, it’s OK to say that but then mention other social media you may participate in and how that is beneficial for you.