Think before you post anything online: An Open Letter.

Open letter to anyone who uses Social Media.

As a trainer of Social Media, if often tell students and businesses: “don’t publish anything online that you wouldn’t want to see on a billboard”.

How often do you see people who post inappropriate pictures?

Or comment and “like” inappropriate Facebook pages so it ends up in your “feed”?

How many times a week do you see passive aggressive threats and rants directed toward one person and shared with hundreds of followers?

We must remember there are people on the other side of our computers.

People who (right or wrong) judge who you are based on the information you share about yourself.

We should be using social media to extend community support: to help each other, and share positive information that helps people.

Having my own identity compromised, I’m reluctant to share too much personal information. I no longer check in on Foursquare or Facebook to leave a digital footprint of my daily pattern.

I have removed pictures of my child to protect them from potential predators.

I do my best to keep personal correspondence private.

We all have to remember that even when we think our settings are private that ” what goes on the Internet, stays on the Internet”.

We think before we speak, we must THINK before we post anything online.

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About Leslie Hughes

Leslie Hughes is a LinkedIn Optimization Specialist, LinkedIn Top Voice, and Corporate Trainer with over 25 years of experience in digital marketing and LinkedIn profile writing. As the Principal of PUNCH!media and author of "CREATE. CONNECT. CONVERT," Leslie helps executives and professionals optimize their LinkedIn profiles, generate leads, and attract higher-paying clients. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice—an exclusive honor from LinkedIn—Leslie is a trusted authority on LinkedIn profile optimization, AI-driven marketing strategies, and digital identity management. Her expertise has been featured on CBC Radio, where she was called a "Social Media Guru," and on CTV’s "The Social," where she shared strategies for managing digital identity. Leslie empowers professionals to leverage generative AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance marketing strategies, boost efficiency, and create impactful content that converts. She helps businesses understand how to use LinkedIn for lead generation and how AI can revolutionize their digital marketing efforts. Leslie has worked with top organizations like Investment Planning Counsel, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, JLL, and Franklin Templeton, optimizing LinkedIn profiles and providing corporate training that delivers measurable results. Leslie is a former college professor and co-lead instructor for Ontario Tech University’s Social Media Marketing and Digital Management Certificate. Whether you need a LinkedIn profile writer, corporate trainer, or AI marketing specialist, Leslie Hughes can help you elevate your digital presence and transform your marketing strategy. Ready to take your LinkedIn profile and corporate training to the next level? Learn more at www.punchmedia.ca.

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