I realized that social media can be powerful force for good in the world and that acts of kindness can be scaled globally.

There are many benefits to a sports entity breaking news directly to their recipients: the entity has full control over the message and how it is shared versus previously relying on a media outlets to translate or distribute as they choose. Also, there's no quicker place for valuable information to spread than Twitter.

Confidence and empowerment are cousins in my opinion. Empowerment comes from within and typically it's stemmed and fostered by self-assurance. To feel empowered is to feel free and that's when people do their best work. You can't fake confidence or empowerment.

I was with Shaq at his home the day he retired. It was innovative for him to become the media and announce via social media that he was retiring.

Social media is changing the way we communicate and the way we are perceived, both positively and negatively. Every time you post a photo, or update your status, you are contributing to your own digital footprint and personal brand.

Social media is the ultimate equalizer. It gives a voice and a platform to anyone willing to engage.

You're more likely to drown in the sea of sameness than get eaten by a shark while navigating new waters.