Networking on LinkedIn can be valuable, regardless of your occupation. For business professionals especially, making connections on LinkedIn can sometimes make or break you gaining a new client. Connecting with someone on LinkedIn can potentially be the first step in the marketing funnel, by just making people aware of your business, or getting your name […]
Read ArticleHow many current connections do you have on LinkedIn? Are these people still crucial to the work that you are doing? Do you even know everyone in your network? LinkedIn makes it easy and convenient for us to see all of those connections in a spreadsheet so that you can take a look at your […]
Read ArticleSpeed networking has been off my radar for a while now. It’s just not enough anymore. The five to ten minutes of uber-high level pleasantries, quick questions focused on what you do, who you know and why you’re there just don’t cut it anymore. These quick conversations, usually positioned before or in between presentations, speakers, […]
Read ArticleHave you ever been charged with presenting something you’re not entirely sure you’re an expert on? If so, you probably thought, “Wow, I can’t do this. I’m not an expert.” Then you realize you better learn it fast. People are relying on you to teach, inspire, and perhaps even entertain them. Something important may be […]
Read ArticleEveryone is asking, “Should we pause our LinkedIn outreach in July?” According to AAA, a record-setting 46.9 million Americans are expected to hit the roads, rails, and sky for the 4th of July holiday. Considering this stat alone, it’s a valid question. And since so many people have asked that question over the […]
Read ArticleI’ve had a number of coaching conversations recently that made me realize that it was time to reshare this post from last October. Your LinkedIn search appearances is one of my favorite features on your LinkedIn profile. There is a ton of great information that can be gleaned here. Read on for more information! —————————————————- […]
Read ArticleAre you having trouble finding new candidates and prospects? Do you need to re-invent your recruiting and sales pipelines? If so, you need to tap into your 2nd-degree LinkedIn connections. They’re a direct pathway to expand your reach and influence without breaking the bank, investing in a new tech stack that your team may find […]
Read ArticleToday we’re talking about curating, creating and sharing content on LinkedIn. Doing these things will make you stand out more in your network, resulting in more job opportunities for those looking for work, and business opportunities for those who are employed. Can you write? Can you write well? I’m not talking Pulitzer Prize writing here. […]
Read ArticleIs anyone other than me exhausted by the terms “social selling,” “digital transformation” and “AI”? Based on all the posts and Google results I’ve seen recently, you’d think we’ve finally discovered the holy sales grail. And worse, we’ve encouraged people to think selling is easier than ever. More tools, more results. Unfortunately, this is misleading […]
Read ArticleIt’s review time. If you have colleagues or employees on LinkedIn, it’s time to understand LinkedIn beyond your individual profile. Consider your profile and those of your staff/colleagues as the collective view of who you are and who your organization is. Everything in LinkedIn begins with individuals; that’s the beauty of LinkedIn. It allows every […]
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