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 […]
How to Avoid Bad Networking Introductions
When professionals first get serious about using networking to build their business they naturally start by asking how they can meet more people, and how they can get more business from those people. That’s just the first part of the networking process, however. Top networkers know that it’s not only about developing a lot of […]
Don’t Like Other Networking Events? 5 Steps to Running Your Own!
These days it seems like networking events are springing up everywhere. No matter where you live and work, you could find a networking breakfast or cocktail reception to go to every day of the week. Many of these events brag about how large they are, and how many people you can meet by attending. There’s nothing wrong […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The First Person vs the Third Person LinkedIn Profile
Because social media and LinkedIn are so new, we’re still developing some basic standards on how to write our profiles. One question that has come up frequently in my years as a LinkedIn trainer is on what perspective should be used when writing the profile. Should you use the first-person or the third-person when crafting […]
The New (Until it Changes Again) LinkedIn Profile
You might have noticed that your LinkedIn profile looked a bit different when you last viewed it (if you haven’t checked it in the last few weeks, I’d pay it a visit). Part of a major overhaul, your LinkedIn profile has gotten a new look – and some functional changes that can have a big […]
On LinkedIn, Show and Tell Should Be: Show, Don’t Tell
LinkedIn profiles are really cool. Think about it; you get to have a website that it as all about you – about your experiences, your skills, your education… your story. But most of us aren’t that experienced in telling (and writing) our story, so we get flustered when we are putting together our profile. One […]