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Are concerned with protecting your security on Facebook? Feeling secure while using your Facebook account is a top priority for everyone these days. Some people are even avoiding Facebook completely due to concerns over security.   General Considerations I’ve noticed that there seems to be a higher than usual number of people having their Facebook accounts hacked lately. So, I decided to rerun some security-related information I published earlier this year. More and more often, people are accessing Facebook from their mobile app rather than their computer. Yet, when dealing with security-related matters, such as changing your password, I suggest [...]

There are many ways to ask for feedback from your clients. Have you been thinking of asking your clients what they think of your product or service? Recently, I sent an email to my clients asking for their feedback. I had been planning to let them know about some reduced pricing on my LinkedIn webinars and decided to combine the two. To be honest, it takes courage to ask for feedback. Sometimes responses can hurt your feelings. However, most often, people will share ideas that will help you improve the way you deliver your services. Be sure to follow up [...]

Should you share your personal interests on LinkedIn? At first blush, it doesn’t seem like a social media site that lends itself to that. The culture of the site and the format of the profile can feel very business-centric. 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 benefit by sharing your personal side. Start by adding some sections to your LinkedIn profile that relate to your personal interests, especially [...]

Do you customize your LinkedIn Profile Headline? When people search you, the first things they see are your name, your photo, and your profile headline. Having a customized headline is a terrific way to enhance your professional brand. Many people aren’t aware the default headline in a LinkedIn profile is their current job title and company. In some cases, it makes sense to use this default. However, if you are a business owner or a job seeker, you will benefit by crafting a headline that is tailored to you. By taking this approach, you differentiate yourself from your competition.   [...]

Have you thought about how important it is to spotlight your strengths in your LinkedIn summary? Yet, you may have hesitated about doing this, as you wonder which strengths to include. If you’re a job seeker, you might choose to vary the strengths depending on the types of jobs you are pursuing. As a business owner, you may want to expand upon the strengths you list if the services or products you provide change.   Discover Your Top Strengths Through the Clifton StrengthsFinder I have found the Clifton StrengthsFinder a helpful tool for discovering and/or validating personal strengths. Psychologist Donald [...]