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Professional development is kind of like taking your vitamins. You probably know it’s a good idea, but you don’t always do it. When you realize the benefits of investing in yourself and your team, however, it might feel a little less optional. There are legitimate business reasons to...
Stumped on whether or not to take on something yourself or rely on the expertise of a pro? Knowing when to take a DIY versus an expert approach is not always easy. For me, I can think back to times when I tried something myself first only to realize later that hiring an expert would have saved me...
Let me set the scene: You’re sitting at your computer and staring at your LinkedIn inbox. You can see that your first message to a warm prospect was read, but ignored. Bummer. A week and a half goes by with no response, so you decide to send a second message. Still, crickets. A couple more...
Next to the question, "What should I post on LinkedIn?" the next most popular question is, "How do I get in front of more people I want to do business with on LinkedIn?". It's no surprise, because no matter where you are in your career, building your network of relationships is an...
As I’ve progressed in my career, I’ve realized that so much of growth is “unlearning.” We spend years being sponges, soaking up every piece of advice we receive, only to realize later that not all of it is helpful or even true. Sometimes, unlearning means tossing aside...
Because “following” and “followers” have different meanings on different social media platforms, figuring out how to make the most of the LinkedIn version of following can be a bit confusing. Luckily, following people on LinkedIn is pretty straightforward—and...
It’s the mythical pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. A pig with wings. The unicorn of the working world. You may know it as the all-elusive “work-life” balance. Everyone’s talking about it—how they need it and want it, but the question remains, does it even...
Have you ever noticed a store or house along your commute for the first time, even though it’s been there forever? Or perhaps, you just recently discovered a keyboard shortcut that’s new to you, but not new at all. It’s amazing how much we miss right under our noses. So often,...
Every now and then, I meet a LinkedIn skeptic—someone who understands the importance of a professional profile but doesn’t see the value of actually engaging on the platform. By now, I think I’ve heard all the excuses, from lack of time to doubt about the impact. Do you fall...
One of the most common mistakes I see on LinkedIn is when people essentially copy and paste their resumes into their profiles and call it a day. Comparing your resume to your LinkedIn profile is a little like comparing a picture to a movie. Sure there are some similarities between the two, but...
Back in 2019, I published an article on LinkedIn I’ve since referred to as, “It’s Okay to Be Awesome.” It’s all about the power of LinkedIn recommendations. In the time since I first wrote that article, I’ve had hundreds of conversations about this...
In the years since I’ve started my business, I’ve played the part of Goldilocks, trying many different technology options to craft my perfect “stack.” My search for the best digital tools has stemmed in part from the growth of my small-but-mighty team. We work from...
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