Amplify Others’ Content
https://youtu.be/oLWfh1lEnlw The great thing about social media is that you don’t have to create anything to be a rock star. Re-post articles, images, and other posts from your 1st- and 2nd-level connections. (Be sure to…
Request Connections
https://youtu.be/mulamLpbnYI When you request connections on social media, send a direct message or invitation that explains why you want to connect. Remember, networking isn’t marketing. When you connect, you might say, “I appreciated your comments…
Follow the Leaders
https://youtu.be/0TZ7Fg8dLFs Who are the top leaders in your industry or in your customers’ industry? Follow them on social media. Comment on their posts, especially if you can use the opportunity to create dialogue with other…
Six Jobs That Have Remained Resilient In The Covid-19 Era
The economic fallout of the Covid pandemic has been devastating. Governments are crawling in debt but individuals are feeling the impact even more. Across the globe, millions of people have lost their jobs. Some lost…
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Put Alt Text on Images
https://youtu.be/1gHjHdTSiFw Photos and image memes are a great way to express yourself on social media. They’re also effective in helping you add a visual component to your personal brand. Use a tool like Canva to…
Associate With The Best
https://youtu.be/FxdleRPT06A See if you can find three or four colleagues to form a post promotion squad. You can use tags, message threads, or slack channels to alert one another to new content. Then, each of…
Beyond Hiring: Take a Multifaceted Approach to Diversity and Inclusion
Your next hire is just one decision of many that can affect your D&I metrics. You need to go beyond hiring initiatives to create a real and lasting impact.
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Help Job Seekers and Hiring Managers
https://youtu.be/8zgtiFQ-6ss Someone in your network is probably hiring right now. You probably know several people looking for a job, ready for a promotion, or dissatisfied in their current roles. Try reposting resumes or open positions…
Connect with Customers
https://youtu.be/BIhfXE0d09E Regardless of your role in a company or industry, you need to understand your organization’s customers. For networking purposes, anyone who could be buying your company’s product or service is a customer. Connect with…
Montage Your Change Journey
Are you facing a tough challenge or change at work? You might get frustrated if you expect steady progress or quick resolution. None of us is going to glide smoothly from start to finish. So,…
Follow Up after Online Events
https://youtu.be/eeRL0kEy_4I After you attend an online conference or virtual event, follow up with the people you met there. You can send an email, request a social media connection, or even send a handwritten note via…
Create a Field Operation On Another Network
https://youtu.be/cODuHSsE-tI If LinkedIn is your home base, consider having a “field office” on another platform. Put a different way, I tend to think of Twitter as a crowded bar, where lots of different conversations are…
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Finding the O-Ring in Your Organization
I was perplexed that the CEO was not understanding why we could not “record” the facilitated conversations around race that she was proposing that I conduct. I am a #culturefacilitator. A certified culture facilitator is responsible for…
Is a “Rockette Rule” Hurting Your Organization?
Your organization may have a Rockette Rule that keeps talented people out of leadership? Ask around, and you’ll find it.
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Identify Your Network Dream Team
https://youtu.be/9N1u6FYPJj4 Who are the people you’d most like to have in your network? While everyone else is influence-chasing, focus on building real relationships with people who matter to you. Think about your personal board of…