June 2008
Monthly Archive
Guilt Is Something You Give Yourself
stylock 27 Jun 2008 | : Endorsements
Shane Schick titled his article “LinkedIn Guilt: The new social networking disease” over on IT World Canada, and suggests that there’s issues related to asking for recommendations.
I think he’s overplaying the issue, but go ahead, read his article and come back to this window;-)
I’ll explain…
Protect Copyrights From The Orphanage
stylock 24 Jun 2008 | : Outside LinkedIn
This is a bit off from my normal LinkedIn post, but I’ve got a need to call attention to legislation that will jeopardize small and independent artists - hence the desire to protect copyrights from the orphanage…
Both legislative branches are considering bills around “Orphan Works”, but with a slight twist of the words, nearly anyone’s work will fit that definition
Let me explain…
Search Strategy for LinkedIn
stylock 21 Jun 2008 | : Ways to Use LinkedIn
JP commented to me about searching - he said he’d like to start with a broad pool and narrow the results to get exactly what he wanted.
And he can - he just didn’t know how!-)
I’ll explain…
Enhance Your Relationships - Introduce Others
stylock 19 Jun 2008 | : Ways to Use LinkedIn
And I’m not talking about approving an introduction request that comes your way - get proactive and bring people together!
The first post in this series was about noticing what’s happening in the lives of your connections, this post is about taking it one step further and actively helping them.
Owning Your Network
stylock 17 Jun 2008 | : Connections
Terry Bean asks on the Networked Inc blog “Who Owns Your Network” - I think we all know that by definition, you own your network.
But you can do things to muddy those waters…
Enhance Your Relationships - Notice Things
stylock 16 Jun 2008 | : Ways to Use LinkedIn
So you’ve followed my advice and have connected to several dozen people you know and trust - how then does LinkedIn help you enhance your relationship with those individuals?
Take an interest in them!
Take the time to find out what’s happening in their lives…
Strange LinkedIn System Behavior
stylock 13 Jun 2008 | : About the Service
Another reader asks through email: There are times I have new connections but they do not show on my home page along with the history. I find that strange…. maybe there is a reason?
I’m not privy to details on how the LinkedIn environment works, but I can guess…
Introductions - Are 5 Enough?
stylock 09 Jun 2008 | : Ways to Use LinkedIn
Carol writes about Introductions: If you’ve made 5 introduction requests, none of which has taken place, is there a better way besides paying for a subscription to move them along or should you withdraw some and send them out at another time?
Great question - here’s some factors to consider…
LinkedIn When You’re Busy
stylock 04 Jun 2008 | : Ways to Use LinkedIn
When it rains, it pours…
One of my clients has increased the time I’m spending with them on an engagement - and I’m feeling stressed about getting to all of the things I like to get to - like LinkedIn (as a user).
Here’s my tips on getting the most out of LinkedIn when you don’t have a lot of time…
Searching for Job Candidates
JP writes “I am an executive search consultant working exclusively in financial markets. And to be more precise I am looking for people working in commodities: traders, sales, marketers, etc in soft commodities and particularly in Asia - very very very difficult to find.”
Looking for my help. I had two answers for him…
