Posts by Leslie Hughes
How often is too often? Are you annoying people with your status updates on LinkedIn?
Publishing status updates on LinkedIn is one of the best ways to build thought leadership. I’m often asked the question “How often can I post updates without annoying my connections?”. I tell my clients one of the reasons why LinkedIn is my “channel of choice”, is because it’s a fairly low maintenance site. You only…
Read MoreIf you are an executive and don’t have an up-to-date profile on LinkedIn, you’re missing out on this…
If you’re an executive, and you haven’t updated your LinkedIn profile….what are you waiting for? Did you know LinkedIn is one of the highest ranked sites when someone Googles your name? Did you realize that you are one of the key forward-facing brand ambassadors for your organization? Before you’ve set out to meet one of…
Read MoreHow to start or deepen relationships on LinkedIn. Break the ice with these easy conversation starters.
Many of us think that LinkedIn is just a resume site, but this professional networking site has a treasure trove of information about your connections and is a great way to start or deepen your professional relationships. Social Media has the word “social” built right into the name, and we often seem to forget that…
Read MoreWhy I don’t care about Snapchat…and you shouldn’t either.
Social Media is overwhelming. I am an Adjunct Professor of Social Media and a corporate trainer, and even though I use Social Media professionally ALL DAY, EVERY DAY; *I’m* overwhelmed with keeping up-to-date on this ever-changing landscape. When I started my business in 2009, I focused on helping companies develop strategies, plans and policies to optimize their…
Read MoreThe costless way to deepen relationships and build your business.
Want to know a costless way to deepen your relationships AND help your build business? MUTUAL INTRODUCTIONS When you are of service for your connections, you automatically start to build rapport and trust. Instead of attempting to push your idea(s) onto your prospect so they buy into your products/services, find out what THEIR needs are…
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