Posts by Leslie Hughes
Should You Hire A LinkedIn Profile Writer, Or Write It Yourself?
I came across a metaphor recently that made me realize why we are often tougher on ourselves than we are on other people: “You can’t see the label when you’re inside the jar” We have all been raised to be modest and to refrain from boasting. Also, most successful people realize that true abundance comes…
Read MoreBling is not better on LinkedIn: Why you should keep your bullet-bling to a minimum. ✓◘ ♫ ■ ♥ ☎ ✍♜ ♝ ♞ ♟⚾
In the cluttered cacophony of Social Media, if you’re looking dominate your niche, some people will use any means necessary to stand out and capture attention. Since you only have a few seconds to make a first impression, some people use the following bullets in their header or within the body/text of their copy on…
Read MoreWhat is Social Selling?
“Social Selling” is a buzz term that doesn’t replace your existing sales & marketing initiatives – it simply ENHANCES it. You know that LinkedIn is no longer considered just a “resume site”; it’s a way you can dominate your niche and help to convert clients. You are a brand. Prospective clients are “Googling” you to…
Read MoreHow much does the SKILLS section matter on LinkedIn?
During my LinkedIn training sessions and keynotes, I’m often asked how much LinkedIn Skills matter on your profile, or better yet “Why do people endorse me for skills I haven’t listed?” I originally thought this section didn’t matter at all, but I’ve come to find that the Skills and Endorsements section not only helps you…
Read MoreCollaboration, communication & crowdsourcing: Taking Social Media to a whole new level in your organization
“Disruption” and “innovation” seem to be key terms businesses are using in this modern era, and yet do you find your organization is still communicating with the dreaded “reply all” email? There are a few interesting ways your organization can optimize communication using collaboration and crowdsourcing. Crowdsourcing is described as a way that large groups…
Read More