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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
Building Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn
When we worked for the same company our entire careers, the idea of a personal brand wasn’t important. These days, with shorter job stints and a “free agent” economy where it’s common for professionals to bounce from project to project, having a strong brand is more critical than ever. But how do you manage your […]
9 Ways the Pros Use Their Status Update on LinkedIn
One of the most common features on social networking websites is the status update. Using the status update feature, a user can type in a short message that is broadcast to their entire network, and sometimes even the entire web-surfing world. Facebook’s popularity is based largely on people’s ability to share information through the status update feature, and Twitter […]