This document provides guidance on using social media successfully. It discusses the importance of having the right attitude and clear goals. Content is key, and the document outlines a model for creating proactive, latent, and reactive content. It also emphasizes the need to understand one's target audiences and changing perceptions through strategic, valuable content shared at the right time and place. Telling stories through social media can communicate an organization's values and build influence. Metrics should track whether content achieves strategic goals of changing perceptions.