Regardless of age and stage, we all have a unique relationship with devices and digital media. What kind of adapter (or not) are you?

1. ThE Rebooter
Type: Always reinventing a newer, better version of themselves and his or her
personal and professional “operating system.”
M.O.: Stays on the cutting end of trends and adapts quickly by adopting new
technologies.
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Notable Rebooter: Steven Tyler is timeless and ageless. He called on
Congress to modernize the music industry in light of streaming technology and –
from 1948 to present day, from Aerosmith to the Super Bowl to the Kia “time
machine,” he knows how to “walk this way.”
Type: The rugged individualist who doesn’t want to run with the herd.
M.O.: Eschews technology in favor of old school interaction.
Notable Cowboys: Christopher Walken says it’s “peaceful” to not use a
computer and borrows cell phones from film crews while shooting.
The 4 Types of Technology Adapters
or not
Regardless of age and stage, we all have a unique relationship with devices and
digital media. Most jobs of the future will require some tech fluency.
What kind of adapter are you?
Out-of-Range Cowboy
THE COLLABORATOR
Type: Knows that two heads are better than one and isn’t afraid to make
multi-generational partnerships.
M.O.: Stays relevant by collaborating with younger folks.
Notable Collaborations: Tony Bennett’s fresh duets with Lady Gaga and
U2’s partnership with Apple.
Type: A bit lost in the digital world and can no longer keep up.
M.O.: More likely to use pen & paper as it’s less overwhelming than learning
new tricks.
Notable Memo-Missers: Your Uncle Dave who uses his flip phone because
he “doesn’t need the apps” and the countless one-hit wonder musicians who
never even made the dinner theater circuit. (Hint: don’t let this be you!)
Missed the Memo
NancyA. Shenker, theONswitch founder & CEO, has dual citizenship in the conventional and digital
media worlds. She writes a column called Bots & Bodies for Inc.com and can Snap and Gram with
the best of 'em. She is proud of being in her 60's and timeless!
www.theonswitch.com
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