It is the open follower model that is changing the world of business. Letting people choose who will be their authorities, their sources of trusted information, their mentors and guides. All of that is wrapped up in the simple act of ‘follow’, and the turning away from preordained relationships, from top-down authority, from inflexible communication paths.

Let people choose, and stand out of the way.

- Stowe Boyd,  The Social Revolution At Forbes: The Power Of Follow

One year ago, today.

Source: stoweboyd.com

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