The Man, The Myth, The “Twitter” Legend!

Meet Keith Keller, aka “The King of Twitter” as I affectionately call him (behind his back LOL). I first met Keith on Twitter around a year ago. Since starting my Business, one of the new activities that I’ve had to take up is showing up on Social Media. It’s one thing scrolling through Face Book on occasion as a non-business person and now it’s social media on CRACK! 

This is where Twitter came into the picture. Twitter was not a thing for me until now, I didn’t even have an account nor wished to get one. What I heard about Twitter is those that liked to follow famous people making “random remarks about more crap” online. Just another thing I needed to fill up my already busy day? But part of Business Building and raising Brand awareness IS to get your ASS OUT on social media. So I caved! I went and created a Twitter Account to see what the fuss was all about.

Along my road of inexperience on virgin territory, I met Keith! This dude from Melbourne who clearly had a ridiculously crazy obsession…(cough! Ummm I meant)… ignited PASSION for Twitter and Digital Marketing. So ok, I stopped and listened, LITERALLY! I connected with Keith as he seemed like an interesting bloke online. 

What got me more curious about him was the fact that he instantly engaged with me online. It wasn’t merely a click “connect” to increase followers to look important, then send out an automated response of “Please Buy My Book!” then never to be heard from again. Believe me this is a REAL LIFE Example that happened to me by a so-called "Leadership Coach"! He interacted with me. The dialogue online, lead to hours of telephone/skype conversations about the importance of Twitter compared with LinkedIn (my current favourite for Business) and Facebook (for fun!) He liken Twitter to like being at a "Bon Jovi Concert" Well I do love Bon Jovi.....So I went, alright Mr Twitter King tell me MORE!!

I considered Keith a “Limited Edition Leader” because one of the special things I admired about Keith was "his strong belief in me as an Entrepreneur before I could even see it within myself." Starting a Business from Nothing is HARD! Also starting a Business from Nothing when you NEVER EVER intended to start a Business in the first place is even HARDER! I sat in that category. I was THE accidental Entrepreneur!!

So for Keith who saw potential in me, made me stop and take note! This is a true leader, someone who can already see the potential or spark in another and encourage them to reach for the STARS even if you can’t see the stars yourself just yet! This is where we connected! The synergy, in our approach to developing and nurturing the connections/people in which we influenced within our circle. It wasn’t about a quick sell. It is about getting to know others on a deeper level.

When I was in Leadership positions within Corporate I did the same thing! I loved developing and bringing out the best in my people. Let their talents shine through. It is one of the most satisfying things I enjoyed doing. As a result, I was able to make the impossible POSSIBLE for my Clients in which I served. Delivered Projects with High Quality, On-Time and On-Budget! What more can a Client Ask?  So I’ve taken those attitudes with me into the HEART of my Business, providing the same Drive for Excellence and enthusiasm for bringing out the best in my Client and my Client’s Team.

Keith was real a Stand Out in my mind. I’m not surprised that Keith received an accolade for Top 100 Global Digital Marketing Influencers next to Seth Goden and Gary Vee! Outstanding Achievement Keith!! 

I was at the start of my entrepreneurial journey having quit my secure 6-figure salary career and Keith was already living the dream, 15 years in. We shared a common story in reaching a turning point in our lives where we needed more than a “Corporate 9-5 job”. Keith reflected that on his 35th Birthday he thought “I don’t want to be that guy that works 5 days a week, hates my job and only lives for the weekends.” So he eventually quit his day job and started his journey as an Entrepreneur. And as they say in the Movies “The rest is History!”

What does Keith love about Leadership and being a "Thought Leader":

·       Having the courage to try new stuff.

·       The courage to say it might not work, and being ok with it.

·       To be able to see the bigger picture to create harmony. 

·       Servant Style Leadership. 

·       Make the world a better place. 

·       Receives Joy out of helping others. 

·       Looking for win-win.

·       Collaborating, bounce ideas off each other and create a better result ie. 1 + 1 = 3

“My idea of Thought Leadership is like being a crash test dummy! I don’t mind getting down and dirty, pulling an idea apart testing it, then coming out of the trenches and talk about that data – Keith Keller”

One of Keith's Pet-Peeves about Leadership is when leaders that go in from the top and benefit themselves <Self-ishness>. Leaders that have no consideration of others or have the big picture in mind.

Keith prides his Leadership style as being an “Inclusive Leader”. 

On a personal note, Keith is just out to make a difference and that difference is being No. 1 in the world of Twitter, he wants to inspire others into following their dreams, than being stuck in a life sucking job. After learning more about the man behind Twitter, I’ve now come to realise why we’ve connected and sustained a friendship! He is a true Limited-Edition Leader with a larger than life personality that compels you to want to have lengthy conversations with Keith. If you’re curious to learn more about Keith follow him on Twitter: @KeithKeller, and @BeSeenTV2020, or you can click on the link and connect with him right here on LI either way you're on a good wicket: linkedin.com/in/keithkellersocialmedia

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Paula Dunn - Founder & Director, No Limits Consulting is a Human Performance Strategiest that loves "Creating Happy Leaders, Happy Teams and Happy Cultures" within SME Businesses and Corporations.

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