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#FollowFriday: Tyler Orchard
There is an up-and-comer in our midst. Someone you need to get to know.
His name is Tyler Orchard and I think he might be oblivious.
He doesn’t blog very often (a couple of times a month), but when he does, it’s full of smart information that really makes you think. He’s also very self-reflective, which I always respect in people.
He talks PR, social media, and politics, which drives specifically to his experience. He’s not a guy with a Twitter account and a keyboard. He really knows what he’s doing.
A Canadian (or, after Martin Waxman’s Cision panel yesterday, maybe I can claim he’s a fellow Canadian?), Tyler does communication for the Parliament of Canada.
Mr. D is in politics and I’m always amazed at the communication (or lack thereof) skills candidates have as they begin their race for office.
Granted, Canadian and U.S. politics are a bit different. But, when someone like Tyler comes along, he really stands out among the vanilla consultants and experts in the space (Mr. D excluded, of course – he’s quite charismatic).
He guest blogged for us last month, where he provided tips on being transparent and authentic in your business dealings. He created a nice conversation in the comments and wasn’t afraid to take on people who debated him.
But the real reason I like him? He loves food and wine as much as I do. And, let’s be real, that’s way more important than intelligence.
But he’s the real deal. Smart and self-reflective, with just the right amount of spark and engagement thrown in.
Check him out. You can find him on LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, and writing at Talking Points, his blog.
Get to know him now. Before his star rises and you will no longer have access to him. Or, at the very least, get him to sign something so you can sell it on eBay.
Good one! And yeah, think we'll all be wanting Tyler Orchard autograph someday, along w/ our own, personalized HowieSPM ™ brand comment. FWIW.
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Like3HatsComm Thanks, Davina! I would be more than happy to sign as much as my hand could take, although it would probably end up being worth less than a Beanie Baby collection. I'd take the HowieSPM T-shirt any day though!
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LikeI had the pleasure of interacting with Tyler in the past -- kind, thoughtful, and a gentleman! Here's to Tyler, so deserving of this #FF and post, Gini!
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LikeNancyCawleyJean It's been great connecting with you, Nancy. Thank you for the kind words. Have a wonderful weekend!
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LikeFollow you before you have a huge wall of body guards to keep us at bay?
Off to stalk your blog, before "stalking you" is actually recorded somewhere... and I live in the Middle East, this will get tougher... ;)
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LikeHajra My only bodyguard right now is belllindsay . She's the one with the bedazzled denim jacket and arms folded standing in the back. Don't let looks fool you, East Coasters are notoriously strong.
Thank you for stalking me. I'm flattered.
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LikeTyler OrchardHajra belllindsay Now I want to sing like Whitney!! #Bodyguard I am tough, and I will protect you in my bedazzled denim blazer (I did mention it was a blazer, right...?) :)
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LikebelllindsayHajra I didn't think a bedazzled denim garment could get any better, but a blazer - that is a heck of a piece!
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LikeTyler OrchardHajra HAHAHA! Now I must take a picture of it! It's not as hideous as it sounds.
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Likebelllindsay I was going to say - it's picture time!
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LikeTyler OrchardHajra belllindsay I LOVE being stalked online! Real-life Not So Much though ...
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LikeWell, I was going to try and come up with something extremely witty, eh; but there is no way I can top HowieSPM comment.
Pook toque; isn't that what Howie is smoking in this opium den, or is it Candian bacon? And why is it round anyway?
Good to see you Tyler (again); you are in some pretty fast company here, I hope your reputation survives it.
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Likebdorman264 Thanks a lot, Bill. I'm hoping it survives as well. So far so good. The comment would have had to be quite hallucinogenic to beat HowieSPM . We're not quite sure what he had, but he was holed up in that den with something strong. I think Canadian bacon is round because we have different shaped pigs - but I could be mistaken.
Great to connect with you again! Enjoy your weekend, eh!
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LikeHe's also an incredibly generous person. So glad to be able to say: I knew him when.
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LikeShelley Pringle Thank you so much, Shelley! It's been an absolute pleasure getting to know you.
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LikeginidietrichTyler Orchard I think one of the things I admire, glean most from this guy is his humility and patience. Yes, he is introspective, poignant -- but he is IONS more patient and reverent than I am, and speaking for those our age; that's a rare gift in and of itself.
To be honest, I tire of hearing people ramble on and on when I arrived at the same landmark a week ago. But humility and respect asks us to SHUT off our young and unwieldy minds and LISTEN to the value, insight and unique perspective others might bring.
Young Elk KudosCall, my Good Man.
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LikeByron Fernandez Why, thank you, Byron. I strive embody a few of those characteristics. Cheers.
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LikeTyler Orchard We're pretty humble for how Awesome we are, eh?
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LikeByron FernandezTyler Orchard HAHAHAHA!! You took the words right outta my mouth Byron! :)
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LikebelllindsayTyler Orchard SHUTTT ITTT; you vile woman! (Stewie Griffin British voice)
Followed by my online impersonation of you Linds: AAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!!!!
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LikeByron FernandezTyler Orchard I come from a very loud and abrasive Maritime family. Can't help it!! LMAO!!
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LikebelllindsayTyler Orchard Teehee. I came from a Filipino-Hispanic-Italian-French household, collective, took your shoes off at the door. We did not air our dirty laundry, we were expected to endure all things with Grace and Piety. BAHAHAHA
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LikeByron FernandezTyler Orchard Good christ, you were doomed from the get go!!! :)
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LikebelllindsayTyler Orchard In one way or another, Art is an Act of Defiance ;-) "Whomever is most impertinent Wins" (Mozart)
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LikeThank you for the intro, Gini D. Hello
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LikeEricaAllison It's great to "meet" you as well, Erica! I see the Canadian is rubbing off! Some of the comments have been absolute beauties. There's no better way to enjoy a Friday, eh?
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LikeEricaAllison Right? I just saw there are 100 comments. Good Lord.
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LikeI first saw Tyler Orchard he was trying out for the Yankees, but then Jack Welch hired him as a business advisor and helped ghost write his last book. after that he took a sabbatical and went to India to meditate with the Mahareeshi where the idea of round bacon came to him during an opium filled night in a tent with tribal elders thus changing the face of California inspired pizza forever. After returning and writing the Twilight novels he is now partial man of leisure and partial Canadian force to be reckoned with in Parliment.
Glad to see you found him! And grats on your Follow Friday now that you have been exposed to everyone and aliens your life will never be the same.
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LikeHowieSPM I was proven wrong. This is by far the best comment I have ever seen....anywhere.
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LikeTyler OrchardHowieSPM Tyler, don't feed the animals.
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LikeginidietrichHowieSPM He seemed cute and cuddly to start...
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LikeTyler OrchardginidietrichHowieSPM Cute and cuddly....like a porcupine
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LikeKenMuellerTyler Orchardginidietrichbelllindsay what is funny is I didn't know Tyler was ACTUALLY a member of Parliment until I followed him on G+. Now I have a go to person to eliminate the red tape for me as my Alien Invasion spreads north
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LikeKenMuellerTyler OrchardginidietrichHowieSPM Howie, I feel as though you must have written this comment from an opium-filled tent.
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LikeHowieSPMKenMuellerginidietrichbelllindsay Definitely not a Member of Parliament. But welcome an alien invasion anytime! Just be sure to pack your toque!
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LikeTyler OrchardHowieSPMKenMuellerginidietrichbelllindsay A pook toque
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LikeTyler OrchardHowieSPMKenMuellerginidietrichbelllindsay Good Lord, help us. What is this fishbowl on, and Can I Have More of IT?!? (Or is it less...)
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LikeByron FernandezTyler OrchardHowieSPMKenMuellerginidietrichbelllindsay More:)
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LikeKDillaboughTyler OrchardHowieSPMKenMuellerginidietrich My son just got one of those as a gift! They're great!
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LikebelllindsayTyler OrchardHowieSPMKenMuellerginidietrich I have the mittens and I wear them when I'm running. And yes...on my hands, not on my feet. Posted a photo of them http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/kaarinadillabough/17490671246/1/tumblr_lzaf27B3rt1r9zvww
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LikeHowieSPMTyler Orchard Have I told you lately that I love you, Howie...? Top *that* comment DannyBrown ;)
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LikebelllindsayHowieSPMTyler OrchardDannyBrown I'm singing along with you LIndsay...Have I told you lately...Come on Howie...bring it!
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LikePolitics and Canada are like common sense and Dubya Bush, an oxymoron. But Tyler is good people. And no, Gini, you are not s fellow Canadian. You can be a Manitoba Moose, though.
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LikeDannyBrown Exile her to Moosejaw!
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LikeConversation from Twitter
barefoot_exec It's my favorite time of the week!
ginidietrich what's your weekend looking like?
kmueller62 Unfortunately some work. :(
skypulsemedia Thank you very much. However, I should be thanking you for one of the best comments ever devised.
skypulsemedia Thank you very much. However, I should be thanking you for one of the best comments every devised.
shonali Thanks a lot, Shonali! Have a great end to the week!