Do You Want to Know the Top 2 Reasons to Use LinkedIn?
LinkedIn has lots of potential uses, depending on who you are, what you do, who you want to meet, where you're located, etc. But just what are the typical business functions most people say LinkedIn...
View ArticleAre You Spending Enough Time on LinkedIn to Get Results?
Many of the best ideas in life never get implemented because there just isn't enough time. I frequently make this comment in my closing remarks at LinkedIn speaking engagements: If my LinkedIn book...
View Article10 Simple Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Summary
A well-executed elevator speech is a powerful business tool. During the time it takes for an average elevator ride, you need to sum up what your company makes or does and get your listener excited...
View Article7 Amazing but Hard-to-Find Free LinkedIn Features
Most LinkedIn users (79% according to my latest LinkedIn user survey) are not paying anything to use the site. That's why most of what I teach in my book, my online training course, and in my live...
View ArticleIs There a Nonprofit Looking for You?
While preparing for a LinkedIn presentation later this month, I came upon a tip that I need to share with you right now! If you're involved in a nonprofit in any way (volunteer, staff, board member,...
View ArticleHere’s How to Make LinkedIn Part of Your 2017 Success Plan
Are you starting to put your game plan together for 2017? Is LinkedIn part of that plan? If not, it's probably because you don't know exactly what to do each week to get results. Well, it's your lucky...
View ArticleShould You Hide Your LinkedIn Connections?
Should you let your 1st level connections see all of your other 1st level connections? Should you let them search into the entire list? This question can lead to a lively debate. Typical answers...
View ArticleDo you Need 500+ Connections to be Successful on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn connections are the gas in your tank. The more you have the further you'll go, especially if the gas in your tank is "high octane" (strategic connections). To learn how to get more strategic...
View ArticleAre LinkedIn Groups Worthless or a Tremendous Opportunity?
There are over two million LinkedIn groups, and, to be brutally honest with you, this LinkedIn feature has had its ups and downs over the years. But now that LinkedIn has completely revamped this...
View ArticleDo You Want to Know the Top 2 Reasons to Use LinkedIn?
LinkedIn has lots of potential uses, depending on who you are, what you do, who you want to meet, where you're located, etc. But just what are the typical business functions most people say LinkedIn...
View ArticleAre You Spending Enough Time on LinkedIn to Get Results?
Many of the best ideas in life never get implemented because there just isn't enough time. I frequently make this comment in my closing remarks at LinkedIn speaking engagements: If my LinkedIn book...
View ArticleYour LinkedIn Help is on the Way
In my recent LinkedIn user survey, I asked: "What would you like to learn this year in my weekly emails?" There were more than 200 responses to this question, and I will address many of them right here...
View ArticleHere’s How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile More Engaging
Engaging: very attractive or pleasing in a way that holds your attention (Merriam Webster Dictionary) Is your LinkedIn profile very attractive and pleasing (to your target audience) in a way that holds...
View ArticleIs Your LinkedIn Profile Really Working for You?
"Before I meet someone for the first time, I send them a link to my profile. I think that—when we meet someone—the entire first meeting (as well as the rest of the relationship) is a confirmation (or...
View ArticleHow to Capitalize NOW on an Important Upcoming LinkedIn Change
Get ready. LinkedIn has announced that changes are coming soon—a very important one being the makeup of the custom feed on your LinkedIn home page when viewing it on your computer. Note: This does not...
View ArticleDon’t Miss These Incredible LinkedIn Free Resources
This week's tip will be especially helpful for business owners, company leaders, sales executives, and marketing professionals—and it includes an invitation and a great free resource you don't want to...
View ArticleProtect Yourself Now Because LinkedIn is Making Big Changes
LinkedIn has announced that an update to your profile and the activities you can engage in on the site is coming "very soon." Based on their track record of past updates (some with warning and some...
View ArticleLinkedIn Hides Some of the Best Mobile Features
LinkedIn is spending a lot of time and effort on improving the mobile user's experience—and the more I experiment with the LinkedIn mobile app, the more capabilities I stumble upon. . Five helpful...
View ArticleGive Your Favorite Nonprofit a Reason to be Thankful for You
Happy Thanksgiving! Just saying that makes me hungry. I can't wait for turkey, mashed potatoes, and, of course, pumpkin pie with a generous portion of whipped cream. But in addition to hungry, the word...
View ArticleAre You Guilty of Making These Risky LinkedIn Mistakes?
The last two times I collaborated with Cheryl Snapp Conner, a Forbes and Inc. Magazine contributor and creator of Content University, the articles received nearly 600k and 400k views. Last week she...
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