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Wondering Whether to Accept a LinkedIn Connection Invite?

Do you find yourself wondering whether to accept a LinkedIn connection invite? Many of my clients struggle with this. Keep in mind that unless you change your default setting, everyone who connects with you can see all your connections. Be wary of casually accepting an invite to connect, because that person’s motivation may be to access your connections. They may not be genuinely interested in you.   Deciding Whom to Connect with on LinkedIn Everyone takes a slightly different approach regarding accepting LinkedIn invites. In general, I advise my clients to be selective about whom connect they with on LinkedIn. [...]

By |2021-09-08T20:39:36-06:00September 8th, 2021|0 Comments

Effective Ways to Engage with People on LinkedIn

Are you looking for some effective ways to engage with people on LinkedIn? Perhaps you already know that LinkedIn is more than a “resume on steroids.” Yet, you are mystified about how to actually engage with people on this business-oriented social media site. The point of LinkedIn is to help people in the business world connect with each other. So, spend at least some of your LinkedIn time reacting to, commenting on and sharing the information that others post. It’s important to find a good balance between sharing valuable information posted by others and sharing your own posts.   React [...]

By |2021-09-01T21:57:01-06:00September 1st, 2021|0 Comments

What You Can Learn from Someone’s Activity and Interests Sections on LinkedIn

Have you ever wondered what you can learn from someone’s Activity and Interests sections on LinkedIn? Heck, you might not even know about these sections. People often ask me how to decide whether or not to connect with someone on LinkedIn. Checking out these sections, especially the Activity section, can help you make this decision. Also, you can use this information before becoming referral partners with them or taking them on as a client.   Activity Section The Activity section includes everything that a person has posted, shared, reacted to, or commented on in the last 90 days. This section [...]

By |2021-08-12T19:58:44-06:00August 12th, 2021|0 Comments

Having Generosity of Spirit is Good for You and Your Business

I truly believe that having generosity of spirit is good for you and your business. A variation of this concept is called “giving away your best stuff.” On the face of it, having generosity of spirit and giving away your best stuff may not make sense. Yet, sharing valuable information and ideas for free pays off in the end. Many of us have been reflecting on how we can be of service to others during the COVID-19 era. As much as we would want it to be otherwise, this virus continues to remain part of our lives. We can each [...]

By |2021-08-04T22:24:29-06:00August 4th, 2021|0 Comments

Nine Ways to Promote Your Speaking Engagements

There are at least nine ways to promote your speaking engagements. I’ve tried a variety of ways to promote these engagements and increase attendance – whether at my own events or as a guest speaker. The tips in this blog post apply whether it is an in-person or virtual event. They can also be applicable for podcast appearances.   Preparing to Promote Your Speaking Engagement Make sure your presentation title is short, catchy and understandable. You need to grab people’s attention right away, and that’s what the title will do for you. Include a short description of your talk with [...]

By |2021-07-30T08:30:28-06:00July 30th, 2021|0 Comments

How to Ask for and Give Reviews on Google

Have you wondered how to ask for and give reviews on Google? Over the last six months, I’ve become more intentional in both asking for these reviews as well as giving them. Previously, I was more focused on LinkedIn recommendations and Facebook business page reviews and had neglected Google reviews. Since I started asking for and receiving Google reviews, the activity on my Google page has definitely increased.   What’s the Value of Having Good Google Reviews?  There are countless reasons for having good Google reviews. In their August 2020 blog DevDigital shared 5 Reasons Why Google Reviews are Important [...]

By |2021-07-21T21:49:05-06:00July 21st, 2021|0 Comments

Reasons For Relying on Your LinkedIn Connections

Have you ever thought about reasons for relying on your LinkedIn connections? Our LinkedIn connections are the lifeblood of our LinkedIn experience. However, much of the time we neglect to utilize their full potential.   Some Reasons to Tap into Your LinkedIn Connections Help a job seeker who wants to conduct some informational interviews. Let’s say a friend of yours is thinking about going into a new line of work. You may have LinkedIn connections in that field. By using search filters, you can find LinkedIn connections your friend can contact to arrange such an interview. Discover people working at [...]

By |2021-07-15T22:13:18-06:00July 15th, 2021|0 Comments

How to Be the Best Podcast Guest Ever!

Have you considered being a guest on a podcast? First, you need to determine if the podcast world is a fit for you. Do your clients, referral partners or others interested in your services listen to podcasts? Do you have a message, background story or other information that fits the podcast format? When I asked myself those questions, I found that being a podcast guest is a good fit for me. I also discovered that I have a knack for the kind of extemporaneous speaking that works well in this environment. Also, being a podcast guest allows me to inspire [...]

By |2021-07-07T21:06:42-06:00July 7th, 2021|0 Comments

Use LinkedIn to Strengthen Your Relationships with Others

Do you use LinkedIn to strengthen your relationships with others? Too many people think of social media as one-way communication. The point of LinkedIn is to help people in the business world connect with each other. Therefore, you should spend at least some of your time liking, commenting on and sharing the information that others post. It’s important to find a good balance between sharing information posted by others and writing your own posts.   React to, Comment on and Share the Activity of Others on LinkedIn At least a couple times a week, skim your LinkedIn newsfeed looking for [...]

By |2021-06-30T21:58:24-06:00June 30th, 2021|0 Comments

How to Deal With the Challenges Associated with Injuring Yourself In a Minor Accident

Have you ever thought about how to deal with the challenges associated with injuring yourself in a minor accident? Frankly, I was ill-prepared for these challenges when I had to deal with them.   Here's How I Injured Myself On Friday, June 11, I fell and broke two bones in my right wrist when I was walking my dogs at a park near my home. They wanted to play with a dog they saw on the trail and broke away from me, knocking me over in the process. My husband, Bruce, took me to the local emergency room after I [...]

By |2021-06-20T19:47:29-06:00June 20th, 2021|8 Comments
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