Delusions of Adequacy ｻ More on Blogger Relations
I have known John Simonds at IBM a long time now. A more charming guy you aren’t likely to meet. One mark of his charm is that fact that while our poltics are pretty much 180% in opposition, we still find plenty of common ground (blogging, the importance of family, the need to recognise contributions and bravery) and have a great relationship.
I think it would make sense to give John a budget and a perhaps a small team and let him make some mischief as the first IBM blogger relations person. He could be a very useful cross-company resource. The only other natural for the role would have been Catherine Helzerman, but she left to join Sun recently.
disclaimers: John is a friend of mine. IBM is a client.
I’m happy to read fairly regular Googles about John Simonds and his Delusions of Adequacy blogging related to his role at IBM. I am also relieved to learn that he is “charming,” since that is not a word which often appears in the same sentence with my name. Best of luck to Mr. Simonds and his friends and clients. (My son is a former IBM IT guy in LA who has moved on to another high tech opportunity in Texas.) Thanks for sharing your blog. Aloha, John E. Simonds.