Posts by Leslie Hughes
How to write a PERFECT LinkedIn status update
Sharing status updates on LinkedIn is a great way to build your thought leadership; which is very important because each time someone sees your posts, they begin to see you as the “go-to” expert who can help them solve their problems. Forrester Research says it takes a minimum of 11.4 touchpoints to build brand resonance.…
Read MoreHow to handle online criticism and feedback.
Since the very first moment I began training professionals about how to optimize their presence using Social Media, I’ve been asked: “How do I deal with someone who says something bad about me or about my company?” This fear of “putting yourself out there” due to the potential of online criticism is so very common.…
Read More5 Reasons Why You Haven’t Updated Your LinkedIn Profile Yet.
From a professional standpoint, your LinkedIn profile is your first online impression. When people Google your name, LinkedIn is often the highest ranked sites. Typically, when people are researching you before a meeting, they will be looking at your profile to see who you are, what you do, and if you can help them. Forrester…
Read MoreShould 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…
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