Each One Teach One
“To be a maven is to be a teacher. But it is also, even more empathetically, to be a student”- The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell (Gladwell, Malcolm. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference. New York, NY: Little, Brown, and Company, March 2000.)
Information is a tool; those who have it must acquire it and those who acquire it must know precisely how to share it. A maven understands the importance of acquiring information in its most thorough form. Even more so, a maven relays that information to others, passionately and enthusiastically.
A large part of sharing information is a person’s dedication to the subject matter of importance. If a friend were to suggest a movie by saying, “It was pretty good, you should go see it when you have the time” you may consider that selection the next time you go to the movies. Yet, if an expansive amount of time passes between that suggestion and your movie trip, you may have forgotten the conversation, and go see another film.
However, if that same person told you all about the story line (without ruining the ending), gave you details about the characters, what parts should be paid special attention; and if they spoke with conviction and certainty, you would be inclined to listen. This movie maven can tell you other movies the actors/actresses played in and what movies you have seen that would be comparable. So, the next time you go to see a movie, even if some time has passed, you are sure to remember and more likely to see the suggested film.
Mavens suggest, simply because we want to share that which has made us so enthusiastic with others. We do not, however, talk ‘at’ you; rather, we speak with you, and we want to learn what you know so we can expand our information banks, store those facts and use them to help others. A maven is the one who will know, after a few interactions, how to tailor the information they share with you, to suit your needs. We will know your interests and what concerns you most; if your agency is mentioned in the news, we will know, and be ready to tell you all about it!
“The one thing a maven is not is a persuader.” Mavens are listeners as well as people who care about the communication and transmission of information as much as they care about the information itself. We, as mavens, care about what we know and what you have to bring to the table. That is why you will trust in what we have to offer. We take seriously, integrity of the information we share and receive; and we share because we are truly invested in and care about our clients.
We are the Village of Maven.
This post serves as an introduction to a Maven blog series. Each month we will feature series of guest bloggers. Through this forum, they can speak on many different topics which concern their various companies and organizations. A Mavens ability to reach a broad and diverse audience has made our blog the perfect space to share and reflect. This ‘Each One Teach One’ series should serve as an informational forum where great minds and varied thinkers can connect and share ideas. We invite you to read, connect and share your thoughts. To view and leave comments, please click here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maven-Inc/114715328547171#!/pages/Maven-Inc/114715328547171?v=app_2373072738 (Link to the FB discussion page)
