Comments on: Twitter User of The Week: @Ginidietrich

By: Dave Isbell

Dave Isbell — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:08:29 +0000

Matt, you could not have picked a better person to feature for this post. When I was a newbie to Twitter, it was Gini Dietrich that taught me everything I needed to know-by example. Her honesty, kindness, humor, and integrity never cease to amaze me! That is why she is my “Twitter Guru” and my “Twitter BFF!” The world would be a much better place if there were more people (especially business leaders) like Gini!

Thanks for telling my Twitter BFF’s story! At some point, you need to write about @katjaib – another inspirational person who is true to her word. In fact, I met her via the recommendation of Gini Dietrich-so that says something about her!

I look forward to reading your future posts!

By: Kat Jaibur

Kat Jaibur — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:16:00 +0000

Matt, this is an awesome concept, profiling the “Twitter User of the Week.” Love, love, love it. Your interview adds another dimension to the engaging we do on Twitter. (Your sense of fun comes through, too!) And of course, the comments make it even richer.

You couldn’t have picked a better person to lead with than Gini. She exemplifies what Twitter should be: engaging, warm, smart, funny.. and a channel for great information and insight. She takes what she does seriously, but not herself. She’s the rare CEO who’s so confident and comfortable that she doesn’t need to “act important”.

When I started the Katnip Awards back in June, she was tops on the list. And remains so. Here’s what I said then: http://bit.ly/7tFvc

By: Abbie S. Fink

Abbie S. Fink — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:38:44 +0000

Yep, this is my friend Gini. Any time day or night, she can be counted on for good advice, a laugh or two and if needed, a big glass of red wine.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:12:45 +0000

I like turtles. Gini absolutely knows what I mean. Her response will be….

By: mbernier

mbernier — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:57:33 +0000

Thank you so much for the feedback on the site. When I had the idea I knew I could make it cool, but did not think would get nearly the response that I have received.

I can safely attribute that to the fact that you, Gini, were the first person I posted about.

So, again I will tell you, thank you for being the first one on the site and for the support with the site. It really means a lot that you liked it so much.

Unfortunately, I have set the bar pretty high with my first post…I will have to really kill it from now on!

By: Gini Dietrich

Gini Dietrich — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:50:01 +0000

And Matt? This is a GREAT idea! It makes the Twitter experience so much more personal. I’ve added you to my RSS feed and I’ll send your posts out as often as possible.

By: Gini Dietrich

Gini Dietrich — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:47:38 +0000

I am astounded and completely humbled by this post and all of its comments. My mom always says “Remember who you are and what you stand for” and I take that to heart every day. It’s because of the amazing people around me that I’m able to remember who I am and that I stand for paying it forward and doing everything I can to help anyone in need. Thank you to everyone for the nice things you said about me when Matt was writing his story, and for the comments here. I love all of you!

P.S. I ride my bike. A lot. And I’m little. Which means I have a little stomach. Not much fits in there at one time. Which means I’m hungry. ALL THE TIME. So I named my stomach Pete because he has a mind of his own. It sort of took on its own life form. He has a Twitter handle and a Facebook page. But it’s not me, which is what makes it really funny. We’ll be out for lunch or dinner and my friends will tweet him. He responds and they’re always astounded at how I can do that when I haven’t touched my BlackBerry. Um, because it’s not me. He has a mind of his own!

By: Joe Heidler

Joe Heidler — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:08:58 +0000

I couldn’t think of a more deserving person. She definitely is one of my favorites!

By: Kevin Vandever

Kevin Vandever — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:41:10 +0000

Great choice for your first Twitter User of the Week. Gini has a great, and rare, combination of intelligence, humor, business savvy, and warmth. She could win this honor every week. She is like the Tim Tebow of Twitter, and she may even be a better pocket-passer.

By: Jeff Lipschultz

Jeff Lipschultz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:39:24 +0000

Gini is such an eclectic mix of qualities. Hard to find such a driver with such a great sense of humor. Smart, but recognizes she can always learn more. Claims she’s introverted, but yet, the most engaging Tweep I know.

And to your question on Pete: He is her “Pet Tapeworm.” It took me a while to unravel the mystery shrouding Pete the Tapeworm. You’ll have to follow-up with Gini for the backstory. Pete has his own Twitter handle, too.