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July 30, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Salespeople – Don’t Do this On Social Media

Salespeople – Don’t Do this On Social Media

I come from the sales world.   I grew up professionally around salespeople.  At the core I’m a sales guy and proud of it.  My friends are salespeople. I like salespeople. So salespeople, listen to me when I tell you this. Be very, very careful about how you celebrate your sales victories online.  For example, be […]

Filed Under: Relationship Building, Sales Coaching, Social Selling Tagged With: business development, linkedin training, Maui, relationships, sales contest, sales skills, sales trip, selling, social selling, social selling training

July 16, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher 1 Comment

Why Your LinkedIn InMap is More than just a Pretty Picture

Why Your LinkedIn InMap is More than just a Pretty Picture

Have you ever wondered what your professional network looks like? Did you know you can use LinkedIn’s InMap generator to find out? Here’s what mine looks like: To create a your own, you can visit the Linkedin Labs InMap Generator. Think about what you are seeing here.  This is my personal org chart.  This visually […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, LinkedIn Tagged With: business networking, Daniel Pink, Free Agent Nation, InMap, LinkedIn, linkedin training, networking, social media training

July 9, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher 1 Comment

You Should be Sharing Photos in LinkedIn Status Updates! Here’s Why (and How)!

You Should be Sharing Photos in LinkedIn Status Updates!  Here’s Why (and How)!

This was a view from my hotel room at a speaking engagement.  A little more engaging than posting on LinkedIn “I’m speaking at a conference in Mexico“, right? Many of the professionals I train are resistant to social media (to put it lightly) because they think it’s simply a way for people to waste time.  […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, LinkedIn, Online Networking Tagged With: attach files on LinkedIn, facebook, LinkedIn, LinkedIn status updates, linkedin training, Pinterest, social media, social media status update, status update, status updates, Twitter

June 18, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Hey Recruiters, Here are the 3 Things You Totally Screw Up On LinkedIn

Hey Recruiters, Here are the 3 Things You Totally Screw Up On LinkedIn

One of the first groups that really wrapped their arms around LinkedIn was the HR crew, and specifically the recruiters. On LinkedIn, where everyone is posting what amounts to their resume on their profile, it’s like being a kid in a candy store.  If you are looking for candidates, LinkedIn is the place to find […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, LinkedIn Tagged With: candidates, HR, human resources, job interviews, job search, LinkedIn, LinkedIn etiquette, LinkedIn profile, LinkedIn status updates, linkedin training, networking, newsfeeds, recruiter, recruiting, social media, status updates

June 11, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher 1 Comment

Windmills, Africa, and Why Your LinkedIn Network = Your Paycheck

Windmills, Africa, and Why Your LinkedIn Network = Your Paycheck

I watched Jon Stewart interview Willliam Kamkwamba on the Daily Show a few years back, and I happened to watch it again recently: If you have a chance, I highly recommend reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind; it’s a fascinating and inspiring read. But what struck me in the interview is what William says […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, LinkedIn, Networking Philosophy Tagged With: business networking, Jon Stewart, LinkedIn, linkedin training, networking, problem-solving, resources, social media, The Boy who Harnessed the Wind, The Daily Show, William Kamkwamba

June 4, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Why I Think it’s Dumb to Not Use Business Cards

Why I Think it’s Dumb to Not Use Business Cards

I was at a conference sponsored by a large high-tech firm, and because they were a high-tech firm, they were going to be fancy and high-tech and put QR codes on everyone’s namebadge with their contact info.  In theory, you would scan the QR code with your smartphone and download their info directly and this […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, Networking Philosophy Tagged With: Business card, business networking, conferences, follow-up, LinkedIn, linkedin training, networking, networking training, online networking, professional networking, sales

May 28, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

3 Ways to Use LinkedIn in 3 Minutes Daily

I often get asked “So what am I supposed to actually do on LinkedIn?” Usually this is asked with a mix of confusion, annoyance, and desperation.  Online social networking represents a fundamental evolution in how we communicate – and it can be overwhelming.  So how can you start using it in a way that helps […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, LinkedIn Tagged With: branding, LinkedIn, LinkedIn connections, LinkedIn networking, LinkedIn shares, linkedin training, marketing, networking, newsfeed, online social networking, personal brand, social media, social networking, status updates

May 22, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher 1 Comment

How to Use the New LinkedIn Status Update “Tags”

How to Use the New LinkedIn Status Update “Tags”

Have you seen the newest feature to hit your LinkedIn Status Update?  You can now “tag” one of your first level connections by adding their name into the update.  Similar to the Facebook tag, this functionality adds a whole new level of engagement to LinkedIn – which makes sense because LinkedIn is most useful when […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, LinkedIn Tagged With: facebook, LinkedIn, LinkedIn networking, linkedin training, social networking, status update, tags

April 2, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher Leave a Comment

Technology Doesn’t Solve Anything

Technology Doesn’t Solve Anything

Today, as you go through your work day, your goal is to solve as many problems as you can.  For most of us, that is what our work consists of: solving challenges that pop up consistently through the day.  Luckily, since our society has advanced a bit, the problems that we face aren’t the dire […]

Filed Under: Business Basics, Business Networking, LinkedIn Tagged With: business, business networking, LinkedIn, linkedin training, social media, technology

March 15, 2013 by David J.P. Fisher 1 Comment

5 LinkedIn Status Updates You Can Post Right Now

5 LinkedIn Status Updates You Can Post Right Now

How awesome are LinkedIn Status Updates!?  The opportunity to speak directly to your network is incredibly powerful, but sadly, still underused.  Your LinkedIn network is made up of professionals who have opted-in to you, but if you don’t share anything, they can’t stay informed.  They want to know what’s going on in your professional world, […]

Filed Under: Business Networking, LinkedIn Tagged With: blogging, gratitude, LinkedIn, LinkedIn networking, LinkedIn Today, linkedin training, social literacy, social media, social networking, status update, Twitter

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