Charlotte's Web and the Start of a Movement

When a first saw "Charlotte's Web" by EB White, my reaction was not "How cute, how sweet".  My reaction was "What the hell, why is no one talking about the spider !?!"    Last summer I read it as a mother and understood  EB White's bigger mean of community, support and the power of words.   

However, as a IT Professional I want to celebrate the 'Charlotte A Cavaticas' in our industry with this advice :

1. Be Genuine: If you do not believe in the technology or idea, you won't convince anyone else.
2. Be Practical: Pick up a shovel whenever you can and use the technology.   Your experience will be the biggest boost to interest.
3. Start Early: People's passions are the most interesting and inspiring early on.  They are also the most fragile.  Everyone needs that 'just in time' encouragement.
4. Motivate your Templeton: Connect those who will benefit from the technology at hand.  Show them why it is in their best interest to get on board or to invest. 

"Transforming lone nuts into leaders" (Derek Sivers "How to Start a Movement" TED2010 talk )

Reference: http://blog.ted.com/2010/04/01/how_to_start_a/