G.I.V.E. to Your Network to be More Effective on LinkedIn
Jeff Young
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Networking Effectively on LinkedIn
How do I strengthen my LinkedIn network? How do I best take advantage of networking through LinkedIn to build my professional brand?
Many people have asked these questions and I have come to realize that there is not ONE right answer. I think everyone needs to decide for themselves how to use, how much to use, and how to approach LinkedIn.
I saw an article not long ago that I thought expressed it well. Unfortunately, I can't remember where to give proper credit, but the gist of the article stated this: "LinkedIn is not written in stone. LinkedIn is written in water".
That's really quite profound because it nicely expresses the flexible nature of LinkedIn and how people can use it. And, with my slightly warped sense of humor and appreciation of the "fluid" nature of changes on LinkedIn, I immediately amended the statement to be: "LinkedIn is not written in stone. LinkedIn is written in water...DURING A THUNDERSTORM"! ?? ?? ?? ??
All kidding aside, the attached link at the bottom of this article shows a valuable and authentic style of networking written by Lindsey Pollak back in 2013. I think it is still applicable today.
My advice on the best way to strengthen your network and best take advantage of using a tool like LinkedIn is to G.I.V.E.
What that acronym really means is to be GENEROUS, be INTERESTING, be VALUABLE and be EXCEPTIONAL. By doing these things your network will come to know you, like you and trust you.
And, in the spirit of GIVEing, please allow me to offer the following places you can find help and tips on LinkedIn:
- Check out my LinkedIn Tips at this link: LinkedIn Tip of the Week
- Look at the list of highlighted tips on my profile just below my About Section: Featured
- You can find links to where I will be doing my next free LinkedIn seminars here: Schedule
- Did you know that some of my LinkedIn tips are on video? Check them out here: Videos
- Finally, if you search for my group "LI Tips for All Levels of Experience" you can join the conversation by joining the group courtesy of your friendly neighborhood LinkedIn GURU. Here is a link to the group: Tips for All Levels of Experience.
That's really what it's all about. I hope you find these tips Generous, Interesting, Valuable and Exceptional. Please pass them along to your network and tell them there will be more coming on my profile activity.
And finally, if you want to see an excellent approach making your network stronger on LinkedIn check out the article by Lindsey Pollak at the link:
3 Easy Ways to Strengthen Your LinkedIn Network
In Summary
A long time ago a very smart person in my network showed me that the "N" in NETWORK stood for "Never stop giving". I have tried to practice that philosophy every day since because I have always found that I get MUCH more back than I ever give.
As always, I appreciate any feedback you may want to give and urge you to please share these tips with your network.
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3 年Can't agree more my friend Jeff Young ?? #kindclub #decidetobekind
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3 年Showing how it's done, as always Jeff! You're certainly my hero and you never cease to inspire others my friend! ???????
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3 年I appreciate another wonderfully supportive newsletter Jeff Young I like your encouragement for each person to choose how they'd like to interact with LinkedIn. And to come from a core commitment or value of giving (G.I.V.E.) is what I happen to love doing the most! Thank you so much for continuing to add value, humor, and inspiration to our lives here on LI. We are way overdo for a one on one coffee connection, my friend! I will message you!
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3 年How right you are Jeff Young! LinkedIn is fluid. Networking with people, connecting and becoming part of their #LinkedInFam is what builds trust and your brand. On the mark again my friend! ??