Erik Qualman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Erik Qualman.

Erik Qualman, born on December 2, 1971, is a renowned American author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. With a key focus on the impact of technology and digital media on society, Qualman has become one of the leading authorities in the field of digital leadership.

Qualman’s notable work includes several best-selling books, such as "Socialnomics: How Social Media Transforms the Way We Live and Do Business" and "What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube." These books dive deep into the power of social media and the influence it has on various aspects of our lives, especially in the business world.

In addition to his prolific writing career, Qualman is an accomplished public speaker. He has delivered inspiring keynote speeches at esteemed conferences and events worldwide, enlightening audiences on digital leadership, online reputation management, and leveraging social media to achieve personal and professional success.

As an entrepreneur, Qualman has founded various companies focused on leveraging digital media for business growth. He has been recognized by Forbes as one of the "Top 100 Digital Influencers" and named one of the "Top 50 MBA Professors" in the world by Fortune.

Erik Qualman’s zeal for embracing technology and his ability to communicate its impact on society has made him a respected figure in the digital domain. His insights continue to shape the way businesses, individuals, and organizations approach the digital landscape.

We don't have a choice on whether we do social media, the qu

We don't have a choice on whether we do social media, the question is how well we do it?

Erik Qualman


As social media is less about technology and more about rela

As social media is less about technology and more about relationship building, we are starting to see more women have a heavy influence if not dominant role in the social media space. It's no wonder that Facebook is being run in part by chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg.

Erik Qualman

Relationship

At a minimum the majority of search dollars will flow to a s

At a minimum the majority of search dollars will flow to a social media model because people care most about what their peers think and the technology is there for that information to be quickly shared on products and services.

Erik Qualman

Technology

You're talking about a younger generation, Generation Y, who

You're talking about a younger generation, Generation Y, whose interpersonal communication skills are different from Generation X. The younger generation is more comfortable saying something through a digital mechanism than even face to face.

Erik Qualman

Communication