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Feb 17
2012
Gini Dietrich

#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.

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3HatsComm 805 pts

Good one! And yeah, think we'll all be wanting Tyler Orchard autograph someday, along w/ our own, personalized HowieSPM ™ brand comment. FWIW.

Tyler Orchard 61 pts

3HatsComm 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!

NancyCawleyJean 14 pts

I 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!

Tyler Orchard 61 pts

NancyCawleyJean It's been great connecting with you, Nancy. Thank you for the kind words. Have a wonderful weekend!

Hajra 331 pts

Follow 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... ;)

Tyler Orchard 61 pts

Hajra 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.

belllindsay 183 pts

Tyler 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...?) :)

Tyler Orchard 61 pts

belllindsayHajra I didn't think a bedazzled denim garment could get any better, but a blazer - that is a heck of a piece!

belllindsay 183 pts

Tyler OrchardHajra HAHAHA! Now I must take a picture of it! It's not as hideous as it sounds.

Tyler Orchard 61 pts

belllindsay I was going to say - it's picture time!

Byron Fernandez 25 pts

Tyler OrchardHajra belllindsay I LOVE being stalked online! Real-life Not So Much though ...

bdorman264 1935 pts

Well, 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.

Tyler Orchard 61 pts

bdorman264 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!

Shelley Pringle 70 pts

He's also an incredibly generous person. So glad to be able to say: I knew him when.

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Tyler Orchard 61 pts

Shelley Pringle Thank you so much, Shelley! It's been an absolute pleasure getting to know you.

Byron Fernandez 25 pts

ginidietrichTyler 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.

Tyler Orchard 61 pts

Byron Fernandez Why, thank you, Byron. I strive embody a few of those characteristics. Cheers.

Byron Fernandez 25 pts

Tyler Orchard We're pretty humble for how Awesome we are, eh?

belllindsay 183 pts

Byron FernandezTyler Orchard HAHAHAHA!! You took the words right outta my mouth Byron! :)

Byron Fernandez 25 pts

belllindsayTyler Orchard SHUTTT ITTT; you vile woman! (Stewie Griffin British voice)

Followed by my online impersonation of you Linds: AAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!!!!

belllindsay 183 pts

Byron FernandezTyler Orchard I come from a very loud and abrasive Maritime family. Can't help it!! LMAO!!

Byron Fernandez 25 pts

belllindsayTyler 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

belllindsay 183 pts

Byron FernandezTyler Orchard Good christ, you were doomed from the get go!!! :)

Byron Fernandez 25 pts

belllindsayTyler Orchard In one way or another, Art is an Act of Defiance ;-) "Whomever is most impertinent Wins" (Mozart)

EricaAllison 1185 pts

Thank you for the intro, Gini D. Hello and welcome to chaos! From the looks of the comments below, you're off to a friggin' good start, eh? ;)

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Tyler Orchard 61 pts

EricaAllison 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?

ginidietrich 5316 pts moderator

EricaAllison Right? I just saw there are 100 comments. Good Lord.

HowieSPM 2326 pts

I 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.

Tyler Orchard 61 pts

HowieSPM I was proven wrong. This is by far the best comment I have ever seen....anywhere.

ginidietrich 5316 pts moderator

Tyler OrchardHowieSPM Tyler, don't feed the animals.

Tyler Orchard 61 pts

ginidietrichHowieSPM He seemed cute and cuddly to start...

KenMueller 1754 pts

Tyler OrchardginidietrichHowieSPM Cute and cuddly....like a porcupine

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HowieSPM 2326 pts

KenMuellerTyler 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

Lisa Gerber 908 pts

KenMuellerTyler OrchardginidietrichHowieSPM Howie, I feel as though you must have written this comment from an opium-filled tent.

Tyler Orchard 61 pts

HowieSPMKenMuellerginidietrichbelllindsay Definitely not a Member of Parliament. But welcome an alien invasion anytime! Just be sure to pack your toque!

KDillabough 1082 pts

Tyler OrchardHowieSPMKenMuellerginidietrichbelllindsay A pook toque

Byron Fernandez 25 pts

Tyler OrchardHowieSPMKenMuellerginidietrichbelllindsay Good Lord, help us. What is this fishbowl on, and Can I Have More of IT?!? (Or is it less...)

KDillabough 1082 pts

Byron FernandezTyler OrchardHowieSPMKenMuellerginidietrichbelllindsay More:)

belllindsay 183 pts

KDillaboughTyler OrchardHowieSPMKenMuellerginidietrich My son just got one of those as a gift! They're great!

KDillabough 1082 pts

belllindsayTyler 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

belllindsay 183 pts

HowieSPMTyler Orchard Have I told you lately that I love you, Howie...? Top *that* comment DannyBrown ;)

KDillabough 1082 pts

belllindsayHowieSPMTyler OrchardDannyBrown I'm singing along with you LIndsay...Have I told you lately...Come on Howie...bring it!

DannyBrown 2728 pts

Politics 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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KenMueller 1754 pts

DannyBrown Exile her to Moosejaw!

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ginidietrich
ginidietrich

barefoot_exec It's my favorite time of the week!

kmueller62
kmueller62

ginidietrich what's your weekend looking like?

ginidietrich
ginidietrich

kmueller62 Unfortunately some work. :(

TylerOrchard
TylerOrchard

skypulsemedia Thank you very much. However, I should be thanking you for one of the best comments ever devised.

TylerOrchard
TylerOrchard

skypulsemedia Thank you very much. However, I should be thanking you for one of the best comments every devised.

TylerOrchard
TylerOrchard

shonali Thanks a lot, Shonali! Have a great end to the week!

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