In your initial posting reflect on your social networking experiences and think of any ties you have $($or had$)$ with individuals or groups who provided any of the following:

The opportunity to pursue a new job or career. Explain.

Much$-$needed direction and support.$$ Explain.

The motivation to be creative and try something new.$$ Explain.

How did these ties impact you personally and$/$or professionally?$$ Explain.

In your subsequent postings analyze these and other benefits of their networks in more depth.$$Specifically$,$ what patterns emerge when they examine the value of: $1)$ diverse ties and $2)$ strong and weak ties? How can social networking be used to:

Build diverse networks

Diminish the global digital divide

Minimize online micro$-$aggressions

Create a resource for sharing through networking

Create personal empowerment through networking

Managerial cross cultural opportunities though social networking