LinkedIn is not a sales platform.

It’s not a place for sales people to sell via cold call DMs or pitch slaps or spammy messages. It is a place to get to know one another. It’s a networking event with 830 Million other people. This post was inspired by another conversation that I engaged here. We don’t...

Out of office message on LinkedIn

Good idea especially if you get a lot of DMs here and you’re planning on being gone for a while. Know what? You can only use them if you have LinkedIn Premium. Which I do not. I’ve had LinkedIn Premium a couple times over the past four years (including a trial) but I...

Commenting just because you have to? Don’t bother.

Engagement for the sake of engagement doesn’t win. It doesn’t pay off either. When I comment on someone’s post, I really want to do it. Commenting isn’t about homework. It isn’t about doing it because you have to. Comment because you want to. We are all here to have...

I’m a big fan of commercials that make me laugh.

Have you seen the Allstate commercial of the guy dancing and saying he’s the latest hashtag challenge? “This is going to get tens and tens of views”. First time I saw that one I laughed out loud. I still smile every time I see it. Many people on social media would say...

I used to be THAT PERSON.

You know…the person who sold via DM. The person who connects with you right away then sends you a script. Yes, that was me. By showcasing one of the scripts here (see below!) I’m admitting that I did it. I learned what NOT to do and I’ll NEVER, EVER do it again! I’m...

“But it doesn’t have anything to do with your business.”

That’s what my 11 year old daughter said after she read my “mom guilt” post before I posted it on LinkedIn yesterday. My reply, “It doesn’t always have to be about business.” I’m posting about that interaction because I’m sure others have had that thoughts as they’re...

Don’t shout from the top of the rooftop.

I don’t know too many people who will do it…literally. Don’t do it here either. When you post, “Look at me, check me out, I’m here!” Even if you feel that you have a “brand” and you want to make sure people know about...