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Follow Deanna on LinkedInMix It Up! Variety is the Spice of Life
Even though I’m not what you call a “savant” in the kitchen, I happen to know that adding spices - oregano, cumin, basil, etc. will take any dish from bland to tasty. Another step in the kitchen is taking all your ingredients and mixing them all up. I actually make a mean meatloaf (it’s one of...
“I can relate with that!”
Relate with us, speak words we understand! Chances are very good that there are plenty of people in your industry here on LinkedIn. That being said, even more people are NOT in your industry here. One of the biggest ways to lose people here on LinkedIn is to use acronyms and language that goes...
We Love a Good Story, So Tell Us Yours!
Creating content on LinkedIn can be confusing. Some people just don't know what to post, or how to post, honestly, there are more questions than answers! Wait, what should I do to create good content here??? Some might also say it's intimidating. LinkedIn is a professional networking platform but...
Do You Walk Into A Crowded Room Full Of People And Give Everyone A “Thumbs Up”?
This is the first image that comes to mind when I think of when I think of the most used reaction here on LinkedIn. Two thumbs up - "I like it!" Now don't get me wrong, I'm a Generation X girl and I love the movie Wayne's World as much as the next person. The scene of Wayne and Garth and their...
Should I Spend My Hard-Earned Money On LinkedIn Premium In 2025?
I get asked this question nearly every time I talk to people about LinkedIn. Whether it's 1 on 1 or in a group setting, it almost always comes up. Before we weigh the pros and cons of LinkedIn Premium, allow me to put it in perspective. I've been using the free version of LinkedIn for five years....
How Is Rock Music Like LinkedIn?
Are you ready to ROCK???? Like a good hard rock song, LinkedIn needs a good beat. Your content on LinkedIn needs a good beat, ROCK ON! If your content has one tone (think the musical tone not the literary tone, flashback to my days of English in high school) throughout, you will lose people. What...
Trust Is Not Given, It’s EARNED!
LinkedIn is turning into Facebook. I see that comment quite often. While I disagree, I understand where the statement is coming from. I'm a big fan of being human here. I've said it before and I'll say it again, LinkedIn is not B2B, it's H2H. H2H means human to human. Nope, I'm not going to repeat...
You Are More Than Your 9 to 5!
We are multi-dimensional humans. We are moms, dads, sisters, brothers. We have hobbies AND some of us have side hustles. So why are we JUST talking about our primary jobs here? Why can't we showcase those side hustles, our second jobs, our third jobs? Are they helping to pay our bills? They are...
What Is LinkedIn To You???
What do I mean by that question, you ask? I'll clarify. Why do you come to LinkedIn? Why are you here? Do you even know??? If you don't know the answer to that question, I would recommend you think about it. Gone are the days of LinkedIn being a place just for job seekers. People of all...
Don’t Just Tell Us, Show Us! Relate To Us!
Want to Know Why I LOVE creating content here on LinkedIn??? As the song goes in Grease "Tell me more, tell me more!" Content for me here is not just writing a couple sentences. It’s not just posting a picture. It’s not just posting a video. It's not just the data or the facts. It’s the story...