Perhaps we should start by defining what a Super Connector is. There are various views on this and most people would probably say a super connector would be someone whose profile shows they have 500+ connections. Actually that’s all that LinkedIn will show on anyone’s profile. So they may have 501 first level connections or […]
READ MORELinkedIn’s Not Just For Profit
Whether you call them NGO, nonprofit, not-for-profit, NFP, profit-for-purpose or a charity doesn’t matter. They are organisations that are set up to help others without enriching shareholders. When I meet people who lead these organisations they want to know if it could also work for their organisation as well as for a commercial, profit-driven business. […]
READ MOREIs LinkedIn Helping or Hurting Yours Business?
It’s the most effective online platform for building serious business growth. LinkedIn started as a fantastic platform for jobseekers but it’s so much more than that now. When LinkedIn first arrived on the scene it was almost exclusively aimed at individuals who wanted to promote their professional abilities and build networks in pursuit of a […]
READ MORE10 Steps to Get a Response to LinkedIn Messages
Have you been frustrated by getting no response to messages you send on LinkedIn? When you send a message to someone by email, on social media, voicemail or an “old school” handwritten letter, you want them to open it, read it, and respond. Of course you do. LinkedIn offers some great messaging options but they’re […]
READ MOREHow to Create an Event on LinkedIn
LinkedIn makes planning and promoting both online and offline events a breeze. Let’s start by looking at why you might want to do it in the first place. You’re already investing a lot of time and effort into making sure your profile is robust, building out your network, creating and sharing content. Keep doing that. […]
READ MOREWant to supercharge engagement on LinkedIn this year?
If 2020 was the year of learning how to work from home let’s make this the year you finally start creating video content. It can be daunting when you first start out so I’m going to share some tips that help to take the angst out of the exercise. First of all, why bother? There’s […]
READ MOREConnect Online, Close Offline
Nothing irks me more than a blatant sales pitch in a LinkedIn connection request or the first message I get from a new contact. Whether it’s social media, email or any other medium, I’m sorry but I’m just not biting. You need to be a lot more patient and invest in building a reason for […]
READ MORELinkedIn – A Life Changing Connection
This is a true story about how honouring a simple commitment can alter the course of your life forever. It’s also about LinkedIn. If you’ve seen “Sliding Doors” you’ll know what I’m getting at. One of those moments where you face a choice to go one of two ways and each choice leads to a […]
READ MOREHow to Beat Writer’s Block
The blank white screen stares back at you, the cursor blinking mercilessly, daring you to hit the keyboard. But nothing comes! I know all too well the frustration that can set in when you just can’t come up with the next topic for your blog or LinkedIn posts, let alone get the body copy flowing. […]
READ MOREWhat it takes to create high engagement content on LinkedIn
DID YOU KNOW: LinkedIn has over 706 million users currently. (Source: LinkedIn) Unlike other social media platforms like Twitter or Facebook, LinkedIn serves a special purpose for businesses. These users aren’t just Hollywood celebrities or musicians. You will find people that can have a significant impact on your personal development, whether you are running a […]
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