10 Signs You're Not A Social Business

The BrainYard's 7 Social Business Leaders Of 2012(click image for larger view and for slideshow)

Just what is a social business? And what makes a social business leader? When The BrainYard went in search of people and organizations that are setting the social business pace, we found lots of common ground, including an inherent belief that social products and practices could improve business processes, and an openness to try new things. We also found lots of examples of companies using social technologies for collaboration and for identifying and leveraging expertise within the organization.

Indeed, there are many ways to tell that you are -- or are on your way to becoming -- a social business leader. Conversely, there are some sure signs that you're not even close. Here, The BrainYard offers 10 ways to tell that you, your organization, or maybe both, are not leading the way -- at least not yet -- when it comes to social.