LinkedIn Conversations
Follow Deanna on LinkedInAre you hooking them and reeling them in?
When you think of the word "hook" what's the first picture that comes to mind? What's the first thing that comes to mind when someone says "Hook"? Is it Captain Hook's metal hook? Is it the big hook that grabs someone who's getting booed or jeered off stage? Is it the hook that you use to catch...
Keeping My Network Small
Super interesting! That's what I thought when two people commented with differing opinions about a topic completely unrelated to my original post, last week. Wait, what! Cue the Twilight Zone music.... Crazy, right? They were the inspiration for this newsletter. The original postwas about the...
5 Quick & Easy LinkedIn Tips
I don't want to complicate things. I also won't promise that with these tips you're going to go from "A nobody" to "An Influencer" on LinkedIn. I do promise that they will help you as work toward your ultimate goal or goals here. Your profile might need some tweaks. Be open to the idea that you...
Collaborate and Listen!
Nope, not going to sing Vanilla Ice. Did I get your attention with my title? One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in the past year or so is “In order to grow your business, collaboration must be part of the equation.” Another lesson I’ve learned is the power of education, learning and teaching....
What Will People Think of Me?
What will people think of me when they see I’m looking at their profile? That’s a question that came up in a coaching session. She’s new on LinkedIn and looking to grow and learn from people on the platform. Know what my response was? “I love when people look at my profile!” That’s right. I don’t...
We Don’t Like It So Why Are You Doing It?
57% of people polled say the biggest problem with LinkedIn lately is when people pitch in the DMs. 172 people voted for that option in a poll I posted. It didn't surprise me but it definitely inspired me. So why don't you... JUST STOP!!! I'm not saying that LinkedIn isn't a place where you can...
FAQs of Connecting With Strangers
I don't know you. Why would I want to connect to you? Has that thought occurred to you? If so, you're not alone. Every single day we get connection requests from complete strangers and we're faced with the decision of whether or not to connect. f you don't know whether you want to connect with...
Who starts a conversation with a thumbs up?!
Picture this: you’re driving down the street... You see a “thumbs up” sign. Perhaps you might think “Nice!” Then you keep driving. Now, what if someone stopped you and asked, “That’s a great car! What model is it? When did you get it?” Wouldn’t you answer and have a conversation? Do you see...
Want to hear how to use LinkedIn the right way for sales? Then I got a story for you!
Let’s set the scene… A company is planning on participating in a show, call it an “expo” and they are investing a “pretty penny” in a large booth at that show. They also just happen to be in the market for a company to help them build a professional booth at that show to attract the right...
You Don’t Have To Live on LinkedIn!
You don’t have to be on LinkedIn 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. I don't live on the platform. I am a mom of three. I drive them all EVERYWHERE. Every weeknight I'm a Mom Taxi. So many weekends I spend hours supporting them at their activities. You don't have to be on it 24 hours a...