The document discusses the evolution of communication in a hyper-connected world, focusing on blogging and social media's impact on organizational transparency and culture. It highlights the importance of listening to experiences while acknowledging that outcomes can be influenced but not predetermined. Andrew Welch promotes a vision of a connected and innovative society grounded in integrity.

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2. Andrew Welch (that’s me)In LifeBlogging, Tweeting, Sharingwww.andrewdwelch.comAt WorkUSISSr. Manager, Strategy & MarketingU.S. Coast Guard AuxiliaryPublic Affairs SpecialistPast Service as Public Affairs OfficerWHITECOAT StrategiesFormerly “Director of Digital Media”Now serving as an AdvisorUse of the above images does not constitute the represented organizations’ endorsement of Andrew Welch or the ideas expressed herein.yoU iS I iS | Open2February 25, 2010

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4. Expanding the ParadigmThat which is newBloggingOver the MonsterYouTubeWHITECOAT StrategiesTwitterTrending TopicsWikisWikipediaSocial NetworkingFacebookThat which we knewNewspapers and MagazinesThe Boston GlobeTelevision ChannelsDiscovery ChannelMillions of People ShoutingSeriously. Iran, anyone?Reference and Text BooksThe Home University EncyclopediaSocial MixersGuy with wallet full of kids’ photosyoU iS I iS | Open4February 25, 2010

5. A Culture of OpennessThe one who blogs…Ryan Ericksonmixing Coast Guard, social media, and lifehttp://ryanerickson.com/The leader who blogs…iCommandantWeb Journal of Admiral Thad Allenhttp://www.uscg.mil/comdt/blog/The organization that blogs…The Coast Guard CompassThe official blog of the U.S. Coast Guard: its people and missionshttp://coastguard.dodlive.mil/yoU iS I iS | Open5February 25, 2010

6. “No, I don’t want to be friends with my Butter.”You can shape the outcome, but can't prescribe it.From Communication to Connectivity.Listen to your experiences.More at http://link.andrewdwelch.com/butteryoU iS I iS | Open6February 25, 2010

7. A connected and prosperous world that thrives on integrity and is driven by innovation.Andrew Welchandrewdwelch.com7yoU iS I iS | OpenFebruary 25, 2010