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The Company You Keep

Posted by stylock on 02 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Connections, Etiquette

I know I’ve got a post about LinkedIn Group changes to get out, but I was replying to a friend and realized I had to get this into a post right now…-)

One of the topics was - are we judged by the company we keep.

Definitely.

And LinkedIn is no different…

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Reaching for 100%

Posted by stylock on 14 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: Connections, Endorsements, Profiles, Ways to Use LinkedIn

I just answered a question on LinkedIn about adding recommendations to add 5% towards that “100% complete” figure…

If it helps motivate you great, if it doesn’t - ignore it.

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A LinkedIn Strategy For Everyone

Posted by stylock on 05 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: About the Service, Connections, Groups

LinkedIn is taking a bit of heat lately for limiting group membership, and while it may appear heavy handed, I’ve got an opinion on why it is practical.

A viable strategy can work only if it remains viable if everyone follows it.

That goes for connection strategy as well as group membership…

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Owning Your Network

Posted by stylock on 17 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: 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…

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Connect to those you Know and Trust

Posted by stylock on 06 May 2008 | Tagged as: Connections

It’s the biggest split in philosophies on the LinkedIn site - MEGA connectors versus those that selectively connect.

Both promise better use of the site, and the arguments can get heated - but who’s right?

I’ll tell you why you should connect to people you know and trust…
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