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Using LinkedIn and Other Approaches for Building Relationships

I’ve been reflecting on using LinkedIn and other approaches for building relationships. Recently, Daniel Knight, CEO and “Chief Operating Unicorn” of Unicorn Universe, interviewed me on this topic. Use this link to access the recording of this interview, which was taped for the Unicorn Connector Show. Proven Strategies for Using LinkedIn to Build Relationships Prior to placing a phone call, sending an email or going into a meeting with someone, review their LinkedIn profile. Especially important areas to review are their profile headline, about section and experience section. Also, look to see where they have volunteered, projects they’ve done, and [...]

By |2023-04-13T16:54:43-06:00April 13th, 2023|0 Comments
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Positive Results from Collaborating with Folks in Other Generations

I’ve found many positive results from collaborating with folks in other generations. Yet, sometimes people in my Baby Boomer generation make disparaging comments about Millennials or Generation Z. Not surprisingly, the members of those generations can dish it right back. Recently they’ve started to use the phrase “OK Boomer” as their way of criticizing boomers who seem out of touch or dismissive. My intent is not to discredit the many ways in which people are discriminated against because of their age. Instead, I want to offer my perspective on intergenerational collaboration. As an entrepreneur for the past seven years, my [...]

By |2020-02-05T16:07:27-07:00February 5th, 2020|0 Comments
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Use Social Media to Promote Your Group and Speakers

How do you use social media to promote your group and speakers? When we are part of an organization, we often focus mostly on promoting our group’s meetings and speakers before the event. However, there’s a lot of value in posting on social media after the event takes place. Recently I presented an overview of LinkedIn to members of the Rising Tide Business Network. The co-founders of this terrific business networking group did an excellent job of using social media to promote all phases of the event. They focused primarily on Facebook to promote my presentation and celebrate it afterwards. [...]

By |2020-01-14T22:15:13-07:00January 14th, 2020|0 Comments
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Make Business Networking Worth Your While

Do you ever wonder if business networking is worth your while? If done effectively, business networking can contribute positively to your bottom line. Every year, I find that over 70% of the revenue for my business is the result of business networking. Although I’ve been skilled at such networking for many years, I continue to seek resources to help me with this important activity. The person I turn to consistently for professional guidance regarding this is Alyce Blum. A certified networking coach and consultant, she hosts a terrific monthly Meetup in Denver. The purpose of the group is to help [...]

By |2018-06-05T21:05:42-06:00June 5th, 2018|0 Comments
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What’s the Point of Sharing and Schmoozing on LinkedIn?

Many people have asked me - what's the point of sharing and schmoozing on LinkedIn? This question led me to create my first webinar: “Sharing and Schmoozing on LinkedIn.” It’s available, free, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BVwP4tXK4o Check it out, and while you’re there, consider subscribing to my YouTube channel. This post covers some reasons people don’t share and schmooze on LinkedIn and the value of doing it. In case you haven’t heard of the word “schmooze,” it is Yiddish and comes from the root (also Yiddish) “schmuesn” which means “to chat.” Jewish immigrants brought this word to the US where it has [...]

By |2017-05-10T23:23:26-06:00May 10th, 2017|0 Comments
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Reasons Why Millennials Like Using LinkedIn

Although most of my clients are 50 and older, I have a special place in my heart for millennials. Many of my closest business advisers and associates are millennials. Last month, I was researching the topic of millennials and LinkedIn for a talk at my Toastmasters club. According to the articles I found, LinkedIn often doesn’t appeal to millennials because: They consider it boring compared to the sites they typically frequent. It can feel too structured to them, and they can become overwhelmed with all the sections to complete in their profile. They don’t see very many other millennials to [...]

By |2017-05-03T13:51:38-06:00May 1st, 2017|0 Comments
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Determining Which Business Networking Groups Are Best for You

Finding the business networking groups that fit you best can be a big challenge. In the Denver area where I live, there are hundreds of groups to choose from. The same is likely true where you live. So, it can be difficult even for someone well-versed in networking to determine the best fit. And someone brand-new to the business networking scene can find it quite overwhelming. One of the best groups I’ve found is a Meetup called #5280Inspired Meetup: Connect and Build a Strong Network. It was founded in early 2015 by Alyce Blum, a networking coach and consultant, to [...]

By |2017-01-28T20:31:04-07:00January 23rd, 2017|0 Comments
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Honor Those Who Open Doors for You

Who has opened a door for you, either in your career or your personal life? Who has made a positive impact on your life? To whom will you be forever grateful? Have you considered using social media as a way to honor and thank them? This blog post is a tribute to three amazing women who have opened doors for me.   Helen Hand, President, Colorado Free University Since taking over as President in 2004, Helen has provided direction and vision to this lifelong learning center, which has been offering classes to adults since 1987. As she states in her [...]

By |2015-09-15T22:35:51-06:00September 15th, 2015|0 Comments
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Build Your Authority in Your Field

There are many ways to use online tools and face-to-face encounters to enhance your credibility and thus your authority in your field. This makes you more likely to be found in internet searches and recommended by those who meet you in person.   Some Ways to Build Your Authority: Blog on a regular basis. Regular blogging (weekly or even twice a month as long as it’s consistent) on topics relevant to your field enhances your reputation as a “go-to” person. Plus, it automatically raises your position in Internet searches. Along with posting a blog to your website, share your blog [...]

By |2015-09-09T22:05:25-06:00September 9th, 2015|0 Comments
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Social Media and Conferences

Having just returned from the annual Toastmasters International conference, I have some thoughts on using social media to get more out of in-person events. Toastmasters is the premier provider of leadership and communication training in the world, so this was a large event – over 2,500 attendees from all over the world. But these ideas could be applied to a smaller gathering such as a state-wide or city-wide event, a local gathering for your industry, or a meeting for an organization you volunteer with.   Prior to the Event Reach out via LinkedIn, Facebook, other social sites, email, or even [...]

By |2015-08-18T14:24:39-06:00August 18th, 2015|2 Comments
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