THE 2019 TOP 15 LINKEDIN PROFILES

My 2019 TOP 15 LINKEDIN PROFILES YOU NEED TO FOLLOW

At this time of year you will find the "The Year’s Best" list for everything from Restaurants to Slang Words. Some of them are based on massive conglomerations of data, Google searches, follower counts and influencer opinions.  To be clear - this list is not one of those. Some people on my list will be “household names”. Many may not be. This is purely a list of cool people, adding real earned value and expressing themselves in a way that makes them stand out amongst the LinkedIn crowd. As you wrap up 2019 and head into 2020 you should do yourself a favour and check them out. In no particular order, my LinkedIn Top 20 for 2019! --

Heather Monahan – Heather is one of the breakout LI people of the year. Her confidence-fo---cused podcast, TEDX presentation, book, articles and appearances showed up all over the platform this year. Heather engages directly with her audiences and relates her personal experiences in a way that is truly unique. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/theheathermonahan/

Neil Patel – Neil is the content king! I challenge you to watch a video post and NOT take away some great, useable information. You can’t miss out on following Neil. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/neilkpatel/

Grant and Elena Cardone – Grant and Elena really pushed their mutual and individual brands through LinkedIn this year. Grant (of 10X fame) has been building his profile across platforms for a while now so Elena’s push of her own brand and both as a couple really makes them a power duo. Watch for great sales and entrepreneurial mindset content from them both. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/grantcardone/ https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/elenacardone/

Doug McMillon – When I briefly met Doug many year’s ago when he was running Walmart’s Sam’s Club Division it was obvious this young, forward-thinking leader was on the fast-track. He is now charged with leading Walmart in an new era and followers might be surprised at how he is driving that through a more holistic business lens. Check his posts out. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/dougmcmillon/

Kim Haught – If you are a recruiter Kim is worth a follow. Not only is her brand an example of personal brands linking well to her profession, but she also posts great job search and insider recruitment tips. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/bettercallkim/

Tony Robbins – Tony always has to be on this list. He is the top personal development force out there and has been since well before LinkedIn. His content, podcasts, events and interviews feature the who’s who of business and development. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/ajrobbins/

Nina Purewal – Nina is the author of Let That SH*T Go and Founder of Pure Minds. Her content is about slowing down and finding happiness and peace of mind no matter how busy we are. That AND she is just an awesome person to connect with! https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/nina-purewal/

Gary Vaynerchuk – Most people will know Gary Vee or have seen his content around LinkedIn. He believes in massive amounts of posting in multiple format across many platforms. Who can argue with this when you look at his personal brand growth and that of his companies? He consistently puts out strong content. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/garyvaynerchuk/

Kirstine Stewart – A top voice in both technology and media, Kirstine has held executive roles at Twitter, CBC, TribalScale and now the World Economic Forum. Her book “Our Turn” is often seen as the natural next step to “Lean In.” Her thoughts and shares on the state of media and leadership are inspiring and poignant.  https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/kirstine-stewart-92042254/

Lewis Howes – Lewis is a lifestyle entrepreneur with a top podcast (The School of Greatness), bestselling books and video courses, and he interviews some of the top influencers and leaders in the world. His content is superb. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/lewishowes/

Joe De Sena – Joe can help anyone build resiliency. Through his tough talk video content and chronicles of how he runs his company Spartan Race, he is looking to change the world and get people off their coach. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/josephdesena/

Andrew D’Souza – The CEO of Clearbanc has some of the most engaging start-up video posts out there right now. A relaxed delivery and sound content are hallmarks of his material. Worth a follow especially if you are navigating the build phase of an organization. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/andrewdsouza/

Joe Polish – Joe is the master connector. He brings together influencers, business leaders and top thinkers from across globe and connects them through Masterminds. His content always gives back and you will be amazed what you learn. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/joepolish/

Rob Catalano – Rob is a top voice around employee engagement and the technology that can help facilitate it. As the Founder of WorkTango he, along with Bill Banham, are the key drivers behind the InnovateWork Conference Series.  If you need learn tactics to connect your employees to your mission, Rob is worth a connection. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/robcatalano/ https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/bill-banham-a932a0b/

Ritu Bhasin – As both a career coach and diversity and inclusion expert, Ritu tackles a variety of topics through her content. Connect with her for some great nuggets of insight. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/ritubhasin/

 Added Bonus: Jamie Allison – connect with me! Through talent acquisition, strategy and development content from my consultancy epitome. HR, or interviews from my podcast www.bigideabigmoves.com with top high performers, you should be able to find some information that appeals to you. I would love to connect and feel free to subscribe to the podcast. https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/jamieallison/

Who else has shown themselves to be a proven expert and needs to be on this list and isn’t? Tag them in the comments.