Unlocking the Power of Connections: Celebrating 10K Connections on LinkedIn

Today I reached 10,000 connections on LinkedIn. ?

It’s quite a milestone to accomplish. Many of my connections are “meaningful” and remain so to this day.?I have many stories about how LinkedIn has greatly helped me or the people in my network.?

LinkedIn is an incredible way to connect with like-minded people, current and former colleagues or clients, and potential employers (executives, recruiters, or managers).?But not all of the connections have been meaningful. I suggest you grow your network carefully and avoid accepting invitations from people who are just building their marketing campaign list or lead list.

A meaningful connection is one where value goes both ways, just like a real-life, normal relationship. In a normal, healthy relationship you give and you get, and typically the more you give, the more you get. Notice I am not using the phrase “give and take,” because if you have to “take” in a relationship, it’s probably not a healthy relationship, or what anyone would call a “meaningful connection.”?

Some of the things you might expect to give within the context of a meaningful connection on LinkedIn could include knowledge, advice or introductions.

In the comments below, please write how or where or when we met, if you recall. Also, please let me know how I can use my network to help you. I would like to re-connect with each of you for mutual opportunities for introductions and referrals in the new year.?

Thank you reading this article and for being a part of my LinkedIn network .