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LinkedIn Training for CU Denver Change Makers

Recently, I conducted LinkedIn training for participants in the Change Makers program through the University of Colorado Denver. The time with them flew by, as they had so many questions about LinkedIn. This wonderful experience energized me. The participants in the semester’s program are 56 to 74 and looking for what to do next. Some are currently in the workforce, and some have retired relatively recently. The folks I spoke to are in the 10th week of this 14-week program, which involves twice-a-week classes. The program is structured to provide the participants with plenty of opportunities for self-reflection. It [...]

By |2024-04-06T20:01:20-06:00April 4th, 2024|0 Comments
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How To Be More Successful at Networking

Would you like to learn how to be more successful at networking? Many people can feel frustrated or even intimidated about networking with others, especially in business environments. So, they avoid going to networking events. Or they attend them, but only talk with people they already know. Over the 11 years I’ve been in business full-time, I’ve learned a lot about networking with other business owners. I’m breaking this blog post into the “what” and “how” of networking. These tips apply to in-person networking. The “What” of Networking When and Where – Select networking events and groups that meet when [...]

By |2024-03-07T08:33:15-07:00March 7th, 2024|0 Comments
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Launching a LinkedIn Newsletter

Have you considered launching a LinkedIn newsletter? If you’ve already done so, it would be great to hear about your experiences. I’ll launch my LinkedIn newsletter on February 9, and I’m excited about this venture. A part of my plans to start this newsletter, I’ve turned to LinkedIn and other sources to learn what’s involved. Also, I’ve reviewed a handful of newsletters published by colleagues to get ideas on format and topics. You might be wondering what’s involved with a LinkedIn newsletter. Instead of publishing articles individually, as you would when you post, you can publish them through your branded [...]

By |2024-01-18T21:03:18-07:00January 18th, 2024|0 Comments
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Up Your Game on LinkedIn in 2024

I challenge you to up your game on LinkedIn in 2024. As for me, at a minimum, I commit to posting more often on my company page, taking more advantage of the features of Sales Navigator, and publishing a monthly newsletter through LinkedIn.   Make More Use of My Company Page Do you have a company page for your business on LinkedIn? Even if you have a one-person business, there’s value in having a company page. One of the benefits of having this page is that creating it and posting to it will increase your company’s SEO. The article “How [...]

By |2024-01-04T22:00:06-07:00January 4th, 2024|0 Comments
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Celebrate Your Communities on Social Media

Do you celebrate your communities on social media? My communities include my business networking groups, Toastmasters clubs, faith community, and more. For this blog post, I’ll focus on my business networking groups. They include: Aging Well Leads Group, part of the West Metro Chamber of Commerce Alternative Business Networking Group DTC and RiNo chapters of the Denver Area B2B Networking Group Preferred Business Network Coast-to-Coast B2B chapter of the SHE Leads Group Simplify Your Social Media Meetup Group Why I Value Being Part of My Business Networking Groups The meetings are educational, positive, and supportive. I tend to leave feeling [...]

By |2023-12-08T07:33:52-07:00December 7th, 2023|0 Comments
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Utilize Social Media to Appreciate Volunteers in Your Organization

  Do you utilize social media to appreciate volunteers in your organization? Volunteers are the heart and soul of countless organizations. They make a huge daily impact in faith communities, service clubs, charitable organizations, and more. There are many ways to honor these dedicated individuals – from plaques to award dinners to simple notes of thanks. Consider using social media as one of the ways in which you appreciate volunteers in your organization. Get permission before you reference them or share their photos on social media.   Appreciate Volunteers on LinkedIn Write a LinkedIn recommendation for a volunteer in your [...]

By |2023-11-30T20:54:45-07:00November 30th, 2023|0 Comments
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Share Your Interests and Values on LinkedIn

Do you share your interests and values on LinkedIn? You may find that the business-oriented culture of LinkedIn doesn’t lend itself to sharing your interests and values. Yet, there are many ways you can use LinkedIn to show folks that you are more than what you do for a living. Whether you are a job seeker, a business owner, or a business development professional – you can benefit by sharing your personal side. You could add sections to your LinkedIn profile that relate to your interests, such as your participation in volunteer activities. Also, you can vary your posts to [...]

By |2023-10-19T20:23:10-06:00October 19th, 2023|0 Comments
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Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Membership Organization

There are many ways you can use LinkedIn to grow your membership organization. These organizations can range from service clubs, like Rotary or Kiwanis, to professional associations to community organizations, like Toastmasters. Recently, I helped Nancy Winston (pictured above), a Toastmaster for over 40 years and a retired educator, to start using LinkedIn. Quoting from the Toastmasters International website: “Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that builds confidence and teaches public speaking skills through a worldwide network of clubs that meet online and in person. In a supportive community or corporate environment, members prepare and deliver speeches, respond to [...]

By |2023-10-05T08:24:32-06:00October 5th, 2023|0 Comments
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Group or Individual Instruction – Which Works Better for You?

Group or individual instruction – which works better for you? You might have a strong preference for one option or the other. Or it may be that either can work for you, depending on the topic and other factors. In this blog post, I focus on learning about LinkedIn in a group or class versus in a private tutoring session. Currently, about 90% of my private tutoring sessions, classes, and trainings are about LinkedIn. Along with teaching LinkedIn classes for the Colorado Free University for many years, I’ve provided LinkedIn trainings in many other settings. Examples include business networking [...]

By |2023-09-29T10:10:49-06:00September 28th, 2023|0 Comments
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Say Yes to New Opportunities

  Do you say “yes” to new opportunities? In other words, when you have the chance to stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone, how do you respond? My tendency is to take the chance, and when I’ve done that, I’ve rarely regretted doing so. Here’s some recent examples of times that I’ve said “yes” and had wonderful experiences. Last-Minute Invitation to Present a Workshop Kris Pool, a Toastmaster leader in Wisconsin, and I have been connected for 14 years on LinkedIn. We are not in regular communication, though she occasionally comments on my posts. She’s a member of Professional Career [...]

By |2023-08-30T21:48:26-06:00August 30th, 2023|0 Comments
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