Jonathan Haag

Timelapsed: Indianapolis Super Bowl

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:39:36 -0500

Timelapsed: Indianapolis Super Bowl

Consistent Commitment Cultivates Relationships

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:10:40 -0500

Commitment means different things to different people, but the key to using it as a networking tool is consistency. I had a friend as a child that was all about training for little league. He was so focused on becoming the best he could be – so much so that it encompassed everything he did. He even wore whatever mismatched team apparel he could to school just to feel like a dedicated athlete. However, as with most things, the hype fizzles out. If your friend was anything like mine, he soon found something else that he became just as passionate about and abandoned his dreams of being a life long All Star.

Two things stick out to me as I look at our generations shift from networking through phone calls and business socials to Twitter and LinkedIn.

First, most of us are pathetic at staying connected with a business contact if it doesn’t yield immediate results. We see the potential value in a person through the lens of what they could do for us, but like the kid in little league, we lose interest as that potential drifts further from reality or when we find another connection with better potential results. We are hesitant to commit long hours into a relationship that only boasts potential success. It has become much simpler to hide behind our screens and adopt the “let-them-come-to-me” philosophy.

Secondly, and most importantly, we are missing the great opportunity which is within reach. With the ever-expanding platform of social networking, we have more and more opportunities to not only connect with other like-minded business professionals, but put them a click away from resources such as our resume, portfolio, or blog. These connections become strengthened through our ability to showcase the work of others and interact with their success.

Simply put – We have immense tools that we have only just begun to see the value in and our cultural crutch of instant gratification has blinded us from these opportunities for too long.

Jonathan Haag - Social Media

Society as a whole is shifting how it communicates. Many individuals are choosing to exchange thoughts and information on a variety of online social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Email).

Many have painted this shift in a negative light.

I see it as an incredible opportunity.

In order to use social media effectively, both personally and for an organization, you have to understand that it’s all about relationships.

Strong relationships are built upon commitment and consistency.

As a social media practitioner you have to commit to utilizing social media in nearly the same manner in which you normally communicate.

No, I’m not talking about updating everyone about everything you do. I’m talking about interacting with people on social media like they were standing right in front of you.

Those last few statements should open social media up for you, because it allows you to be yourself and being yourself is the one thing we can all do consistently.

Treat social media with the commitment and consistency you use in everyday communication and I guarantee people will be drawn and engaged to you and your organization.

The Sagamore Institute - Innovative Ideas. Real Results.

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:48:00 -0500

I have the honor and privilege of interning at the Sagamore Institute in Indianapolis this summer. I’m absolutely ecstatic about the opportunity to learn and create at such an incredible institution. For those not familiar with the Sagamore Institute I’ve shared two short videos below that explain who they are and what they do.

Integration with ChaCha makes Iris Remarkable

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:56:05 -0500

Carmel based ChaCha recently teamed up with Android application developer Dexetra to provide the power behind their popular voice powered question and answer application called Iris. The Iris application is in direct competition to Apple’s Siri.

ChaCha’s vast database of questions and answers provides a critical component to the mobile personal assistant competition. Iris’s utilization of ChaCha provides real answers provided by real people compared to Siri’s programmed language and parameters.

This is an absolute game changer in the mobile personal assistant market.

Personally I think that this is only the beginning of how this technology can be utilized. We’ll have to wait and see what ChaCha comes up with in the future!

Until then, take a look at Iris with ChaCha in action.

XLVI Indy Music Project

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:48:11 -0500

The Super Bowl Host Committee has accomplished many incredible projects leading up to the big game. The XLVI Indy Music Project caught my eye. The project is a compilation of 46 songs created by Indianapolis artists ranging in date from 1950 to today. They made the songs available to stream or download for free. Much respect goes to the committee for highlighting the incredible talent that resides here in Indy.

“The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.” - Walt...

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:15:10 -0500

“The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.” - Walt Disney

The Center for the Performing Arts and Carmel City Center in...

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:15:00 -0500

The Center for the Performing Arts and Carmel City Center in Carmel, Indiana during a snowfall.

Photographs: Jonathan Haag
Editing Software: Instagram
Date: December 27, 2012

Language - Stephen Fry

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:05:05 -0500

Language - Stephen Fry

An effective organization (of any type) is one that seeks to empower, not control.

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:36:09 -0500

An effective organization (of any type) is one that seeks to empower, not control.

It’s all a matter of putting ideas on paper into something...

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:31:53 -0500

It’s all a matter of putting ideas on paper into something tangible.

When you grow up you tend to get told the world is the way it is...

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:47:00 -0500

When you grow up you tend to get told the world is the way it is and your life is just to live your life inside the world. Try not to bash into the walls too much. Try to have a nice family, have fun, save a little money.

That’s a very limited life. Life can be much broader once you discover one simple fact: Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you and you can change it, you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use.

Once you learn that, you’ll never be the same again.

My fiancée and I. I love her.

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:19:40 -0500

My fiancée and I. I love her.

Grace College President Ron Manahan to testify before Congressional Subcommittee

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:29:38 -0500

Grace College President Ron Manahan to testify before Congressional Subcommittee:

On Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 10 am, Grace College President Dr. Ron Manahan will testify before the Congressional Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training in Washington, D.C. Invited to join a small panel of pioneering educators, Dr. Manahan will advise the subcommittee on Grace’s innovative campaign to make college affordable. The hearing is entitled “Keeping College within Reach: Discussing Ways Institutions Can Streamline Costs and Reduce Tuition.”

Behind me is Walt Disney and a recreation of one of his most...

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:05:40 -0500

Behind me is Walt Disney and a recreation of one of his most important “talks.” The “talk” focused on his original plan and dream for the Florida Project (Disney World which included E.P.C.O.T) The “talk”, which was recorded by video, was created for Florida Legislators. This would be the last “talk” before his death. I’m inspired, encouraged, and challenged as I continue to study Walt and his dreams to create a better tomorrow.

Wanna Live Forever? Become a Noun. via NPR

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:58:50 -0500

Wanna Live Forever? Become a Noun. via NPR

My mind is currently wrapped up in this and what it could mean...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:23:05 -0500

My mind is currently wrapped up in this and what it could mean to communities.

I would love to spend a day with Elon Musk. One of the greatest...

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:02:37 -0500

I would love to spend a day with Elon Musk. One of the greatest entrepreneurs of our time.

Miss this.

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:05:46 -0500

Miss this.

Can you spot my fiancé in this photo at the Indianapolis Museum...

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:42:43 -0500

Can you spot my fiancé in this photo at the Indianapolis Museum of Art?

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:55:29 -0400