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At the start of my career, I remember being so conscious of ageism and the possibility of being perceived as too young or too inexperienced to be taken seriously. So much of my effort went into being put together and “on it” to combat that possible perception. I felt like I could...

Whether you lead a team of two or a team of two hundred, there’s always room to become a better leader. I’ve curated a selection of my favorite LinkedInsider blog articles on leadership to help you become the best leader you can be. From pitfalls to avoid to principles to embrace,...

As I’ve said before, you should be the star of the show when it comes to your personal LinkedIn profile, but there’s a time and place to talk about your team, too. The same is true for your company page and engagement. While it’s important to communicate what your business does...

Next time you’re at a conference or other in-person networking event, try using the LinkedIn QR code feature. This cool feature allows you to connect quickly and easily with other attendees. It’s a tech-savvy way to bypass the typical business card exchange—or to bring your...

If you’re reading this, you’re already a rockstar—I just know it! The LinkedInsider community is full of amazing, talented people working across dozens of industries. Chances are, your peers and colleagues already know how great you are, but does the internet know? 

As a...

Have you ever experienced a situation like this? Your LinkedIn notifications ping to tell you Bill Smith started a new job at Microsoft. “Wait,” you think to yourself, “hasn’t Bill worked at Microsoft for years?”

What we have here is a situation where Bill was likely...

Imagine if you only cleaned your house once per year. Not only would the task be daunting, but it would also take forever. By the same logic, a regular “cleaning” of your LinkedIn profile makes keeping up with your online presence much more manageable. Every section of your profile...

Your LinkedIn profile is more than a static resume. It’s time to forget boring, black Times New Roman text and embrace all the dynamic visual features LinkedIn offers to showcase who you are. Because there are so many different ways to incorporate imagery into your LinkedIn profile,...

Here at McMillion Consulting, we love cheering clients on and celebrating their wins. Our Anatomy of a Win series showcases stories from professionals who experienced a notable business victory as a result of implementing a tool or strategy they learned from our work together.

Michael Marchio is...

Success doesn’t happen alone. Behind every championship win, startup success, and box office hit is a team of people working together. Whether you’re a solopreneur with an army of contractors supporting you or a large corporate company with thousands of employees, your team matters....

 A great attitude, leadership ability, a collaborative spirit—these are all things that any company would be lucky to find in an employee. And yet, they won’t show up in a GPA, an aptitude score, or a code test. “Soft skills,” as they’re known, might be...

If you appreciate the aesthetic of a clean drawer, an uncluttered desktop, or a tidy hard drive, I have good news for you, my friend. LinkedIn recently launched a new messaging feature, and I have a feeling you’re going to love it. 

The Focused Inbox is an optional LinkedIn setting....