If you are a recent college grad, have at some point been a college grad, or have ever tried to get your first job, then you’ve probably run into the circular trap that hits most young people when they enter the job market, “How can I get the experience I need to be qualified for […]
Make Your Next Business Meeting Better with LinkedIn
This article originally appeared at Firmology. Read the full article here! You did it. You got the meeting that you’ve been pursuing for months with a prospective client, business partner, or investor. You’ve got your pitch rehearsed and your presentation rocks. You’ve got your best outfit back from the cleaners. You are ready to go. […]
In Social Media, Attitude is Everything
When someone brings up social media, do you cringe or do you get excited? You don’t have to tell me what you thought, but your answer to that question is the strongest indicator of your success in using social media to drive your career. In training thousands of professionals on how to effectively use sites […]
Going Old School for Social Media Success
Have you been completely overwhelmed by social media yet? It seems like there’s a new platform popping up every day, the established sites are constantly adding features, and the experts keep telling you a new way that you are supposed to be using it. There are always new widgets, new buttons, and new functions. It […]
Introductions Work on LinkedIn
This article originally ran at theDigitalFA. You can visit it here; and be sure to check out the site – it’s full of great ideas on building a digital presence for financial professionals (and the rest of us). People often think that the power of your LinkedIn network is your direct connections. But actually, […]
Putting Personality into your LinkedIn Profile – Part 2
This article originally ran at theDigitalFA. You can visit it here, and be sure to check out the site – it’s full of great ideas on building a digital presence for financial professionals (and the rest of us). OK, you’ve decided that you don’t want to get lumped in with the rest of the pack […]
Putting Personality into your LinkedIn Profile – Part 1
This article originally ran at theDigitalFA. You can visit it here, and be sure to check out the site – it’s full of great ideas on building a digital presence for financial professionals (and the rest of us). Financial professionals have always considered themselves to be in the relationship business. The image of the small […]
How Can You Get More People to See Your LinkedIn Posts?
So I’m having an early morning breakfast at a hotel where I’m speaking that day for a group of financial advisers. I strike up a conversation with the guy sitting at the next table and it turns out that he is attending the conference. He shares that he’s been in the business for 20 years […]
The Most Important Rule When Writing LinkedIn Profiles
I read a lot of LinkedIn profiles, both because of my position and because I do a lot of networking. I’ve seen great profiles that really let me know who a person is and what they are all about as a professional. And I’ve read profiles that…, well, that leave me scratching my head. I […]
Improve Your Online Listening Skills with Your LinkedIn Newsfeed
This article originally ran at theDigitalFA. You can visit it here, and be sure to check out the site – it’s full of great ideas on building a digital presence for financial professionals (and the rest of us). —— Becoming a trusted financial adviser is about much more than talking and offering advice; it’s about […]