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How to Adjust Your Settings on Your Instagram Account

Are you looking for some tips on how to adjust your settings on your Instagram account? I’ve found that Instagram is becoming more popular with folks in their 50s and beyond. For example, many millennials migrate from Facebook to Instagram. So, their parents tend to follow them. Instagram users like the simplicity of this visually-oriented social site and the option to have a private account. Yet, many are struggling with how to adjust their settings on this site.   Private Accounts on Instagram The first consideration when creating an Instagram account is whether to make it private or keep the [...]

By |2019-10-29T19:43:48-06:00October 29th, 2019|2 Comments
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Removing Connections and Blocking People on LinkedIn

People often ask me about removing connections and blocking people on LinkedIn. There are many reasons for people to bring up these matters. For example, sometimes you might grow apart from people and no longer have an interest in them. So, you decide to remove them as a connection. Or the person may be a competitor of yours. Many people choose not to connect with others who are direct competitors of theirs. Blocking can be an option if a connection or a someone inviting you to connect comes across as too pushy and annoying.     Removing a LinkedIn Connection [...]

By |2019-10-22T22:42:23-06:00October 22nd, 2019|9 Comments
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Selecting the Right Photos to Use on Facebook

Do you need help with selecting the right photos to use on Facebook? Photos and other images typically enhance the reach of a post. Even with the increasing use of videos, photos still provide a big impact. Yet, sometimes it’s hard to know which ones and how many to post. Certainly, the selection of photos is largely a matter of personal style and preference. But there are some general guidelines I have come up with as both social media professional and user. And while I usually focus on Facebook business pages in my blog posts, this post covers all your [...]

By |2019-10-15T22:07:02-06:00October 15th, 2019|0 Comments
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Social Media Day Denver Gave Me Loads of New Ideas

Social Media Day Denver gave me loads of new ideas. I left this amazing event brimming with ways to reconsider my current social media strategies. Social Media Day is an internationally recognized day devoted to celebrating the ways social media has changed our lives for the better. Erin Cell, founder of Socially Powered, is the driving force behind Social Media Day event in Denver. Assisted by an extensive team of volunteers, Erin worked tirelessly to pull off a very successful event. We heard from over a dozen locally and nationally recognized leaders in the social media industry. Learn more about [...]

By |2019-10-06T16:04:10-06:00October 6th, 2019|0 Comments
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Change the World One Thought at a Time

Do you believe you can change the world the world one thought at a time? This idea might seem daunting to you. However, I believe I can change the world in this way and that you can too. Recently, I attended Mark Lusky’s presentation: “Thought Leadership – Changing the World One Thought at a Time.” The owner of Mark Lusky Communications, Mark is a marketing communication and content creation specialist. He presented at a meeting of the Strategic Trusted Advisor Roundtable – Denver. We are both members of this group dedicated to connecting professionals who serve in a trusted advisor [...]

By |2019-10-01T12:58:24-06:00October 1st, 2019|0 Comments
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Effectively Managing Pending LinkedIn Connection Requests

Do you struggle with effectively managing pending LinkedIn connection requests?  Many of my clients do.   To Connect or Not to Connect? Everyone takes a slightly different approach. In general, I advise my clients to be very selective. Here are some examples of criteria you can apply: You can see a potential business relationship with this person. The two of you are part of the same professional, business, or community organization. This person is a current or former co-worker, business colleague, client, or vendor. You met this person at a networking function and hit it off. You know them from [...]

By |2019-09-23T20:45:49-06:00September 23rd, 2019|0 Comments
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What I Learned From the Book Inspire Integrity: Chase an Authentic Life

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about what I learned from the book Inspire Integrity: Chase an Authentic Life by Corey Ciocchetti. The book came to my attention when he presented at the recent Toastmasters International convention. For those not familiar with Toastmasters, it’s the premier organization for helping people improve their communication and leadership skills. Learn more about the organization and the many benefits of membership at www.toastmasters.org.   Ciocchetti’s Basic Premise Ciocchetti’s mission is to inspire people to live an ethical life with high moral standards. In his book he systematically debunks the common perceptions that having money, good [...]

By |2019-09-23T21:06:42-06:00September 16th, 2019|0 Comments
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Use Jia Jiang’s Book to Become Rejection Proof

Do you have challenges dealing with rejection? Then use Jia Jiang’s book to become “rejection proof.” Jiang is the founder of the popular blog and video series 100 Days of Rejection. He wrote Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection in 2015. However, I first learned about it the last month at the Toastmasters International convention. It was at the convention that Toastmasters honored Jiang with the prestigious annual Golden Gavel award. For those not familiar with Toastmasters, it’s the premier organization for helping people improve their communication and leadership skills. Learn more [...]

By |2019-09-03T13:50:56-06:00September 2nd, 2019|2 Comments
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Use LinkedIn Before, During and After a Conference

Have you thought to use LinkedIn before, during and after a conference you attend? Recently, I attended the 2019 Toastmasters International Convention, held right here in the Denver area. This event was attended by over 2,000 people from all around the world. I found LinkedIn to be very handy before, during and after this conference. For those not familiar with Toastmasters, it’s the premier organization for helping people improve their communication and leadership skills. Learn more about the organization and the many benefits of membership at www.toastmasters.org.   Use LinkedIn Before the Conference Post about whatever you’re planning to attend. [...]

By |2019-08-28T07:40:40-06:00August 28th, 2019|0 Comments
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Brainstorm with Others When Updating Your LinkedIn Profile

If you brainstorm with others when updating your LinkedIn profile, you will come up with more ideas for improving your LinkedIn presence. If you find it hard to get motivated to make updates, consider making it a collaborative process. You might get some terrific ideas from a friend or colleague. And you can give them suggestions that they may not have thought of on their own. Recently, I conducted a two-hour training for the staff of a nonprofit organization here in the Denver area. The woman who selected me do to the training recommended that I add some interactive activities. [...]

By |2019-08-13T22:42:19-06:00August 13th, 2019|0 Comments
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