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Ways to Appreciate Others on Facebook and LinkedIn

One of the many things people ask me is to show them ways to appreciate others on Facebook and LinkedIn. In this post, I’ll focus on ways that relate to your business relationships with others, rather than your personal relationships. Also, I’m expanding the concept of appreciation to include promoting others as well as thanking them. Acknowledging others on these social sites is an important part of enhancing these business relationships. Consider creating a system of reminders so that you remember to take the time to honor others.   Appreciate Others on Facebook Like their Facebook business page and encourage [...]

By |2021-04-15T21:57:45-06:00April 15th, 2021|0 Comments
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What a LinkedIn Profile’s Activity and Interests Sections Can Tell You

Have you ever wondered what a LinkedIn profile’s Activity and Interests sections can tell you about a person? 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.   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 is found just above their Experience section in their profile. Start by clicking on the words “See [...]

By |2021-04-07T21:22:04-06:00April 7th, 2021|0 Comments
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Use LinkedIn to Promote Your Service Club

Have you ever thought to use LinkedIn to promote your service club? Service clubs, such as Rotary, Lions, Optimists, and Kiwanis often use Facebook to promote their clubs. I believe that such organizations can also use LinkedIn effectively to help draw attention to their clubs and grow membership. Recently I gave a presentation on this topic to members of the Lakewood Foothills Rotary Club. Many members of the club have a LinkedIn account and were intrigued by my recommendations. Even the retired members seem open to revitalizing their account to help promote the club.   Promote Your Service Club In [...]

By |2021-03-31T21:23:23-06:00March 31st, 2021|0 Comments
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What are the Best Ways to Enhance a LinkedIn Profile?

A common question asked of me is “What are the best ways to enhance a LinkedIn profile?” Although there are many approaches to take when enhancing a LinkedIn profile, there are some key considerations. Questions to ask yourself include: Who do I want to reach and associate with on LinkedIn? How do I want to come across on LinkedIn? What results do I hope to get from using LinkedIn? When I review a LinkedIn profile, there are three key components I always check to learn more about the person.   Three Key Components of Your LinkedIn Profile Your LinkedIn profile [...]

By |2021-03-17T20:25:49-06:00March 17th, 2021|0 Comments
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Deciding How to Respond to Connection Invites on LinkedIn

Do you have difficulty deciding how to respond to connection invites on LinkedIn? Many of my clients have trouble deciding what to do with these invites. Some people have simple, across-the-board criteria when it comes to making this decision. For me, there are a number of variables I take into consideration.    To Connect or Not to Connect? Here are some examples of criteria you might want to apply to help you decide whether to connect with someone. There's a potential for a business relationship with this person. The two of you are part of the same professional, business, or [...]

By |2021-03-04T08:13:22-07:00March 4th, 2021|0 Comments
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Make the Most of LinkedIn to Land Your Next Job

Here’s a question I often ask job seekers – do you make the most of LinkedIn to land your next job? Even in a strong economy with low unemployment rates, job seekers can still have problems landing a job. With the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, those problems have multiplied. Effective use of LinkedIn can increase the likelihood of landing the job you want. Optimizing your profile and effective use of key features can really help – if you use them to your best advantage.   Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile as a Job Seeker Profile Photo. Be sure it’s an [...]

By |2021-02-10T20:49:22-07:00February 10th, 2021|0 Comments
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Effective Ways to Engage with People on LinkedIn

Are you wondering how to find some effective ways to engage with people on LinkedIn? Too many people think of social media as one-way communication. Remember the “social” in social media and look for ways to engage with people on LinkedIn and other social sites. The point of LinkedIn is to help people in the business world connect with each other. This means that 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 valuable information posted by others and sharing your [...]

By |2021-02-03T23:40:36-07:00February 3rd, 2021|0 Comments
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Effective Ways For You to Invite People to Connect on LinkedIn

There are a number of effective ways for you to invite people to connect with you on LinkedIn. Conversely, there are plenty of ways to alienate potential connections when you send them a note with your invite. Perhaps as part of your plans for expanding your LinkedIn involvement, you want to increase the number of your connections. Before you create your own strategy for inviting people to connect with you, reflect on how you use LinkedIn. If you use it mainly to grow your business, you will likely reach out to potential clients and referral partners. If you use it [...]

By |2021-01-20T21:45:50-07:00January 20th, 2021|2 Comments
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Make Your LinkedIn Experience Section More Engaging

I challenge you to make your LinkedIn experience section more engaging. Too often this section is simply a rehash of your professional resume. Make it more like a resume on steroids! Keep in mind that you have up to 100 characters for each of your position titles and nearly 2,000 characters for each position description.   Here Are 5 Ways to Make Your LinkedIn Experience Section More Engaging Expand on your current position titles. Typically, people use the exact language of a position title when they would be better served by expanding on it. Add words or phrases that more [...]

By |2021-01-07T09:26:06-07:00January 7th, 2021|0 Comments
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Looking for Ways You Can Stand Out on LinkedIn?

Are you looking for ways you can stand out on LinkedIn? Maybe you want to do a better job of branding yourself on your LinkedIn profile. Or perhaps you can’t decide how to set criteria for who you want to connect with on LinkedIn. You might be wondering about what kinds of topics to post about or how to engage with others. If any of these situations describe you, check out my free e-book “9 Ways to Stand Out on LinkedIn.” I just released the 4th edition of the e-book, which was originally published in 2016. The e-book includes tips [...]

By |2020-12-21T22:07:20-07:00December 21st, 2020|0 Comments
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