The Blog

One of the best parts of my work is giving owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs the freedom to brag about their businesses. We’ve all seen self-promotion that feels slimy, but LinkedIn is the perfect place to tell your business story the right way. 

Sure, there are paid ways to promote your business ...

We’ve all heard of multitasking. (Maybe you’re doing it right now.) I, for one, am a chronic multitasker. Take a call on the treadmill, catch up on my favorite podcast while walking my dog, Tater, grab a bite to eat while sending a few emails. You get the picture. 

And, yeah, multitasking can make ...

Finding the right job or the right candidate can feel like a real test of patience. According to the latest research, it takes most companies more than 40 days to fill an open position. That’s a long time to wait—whether you need a job or you’re managing an understaffed team. 

Luckily, you don’t ha...

Can I be real with you for a second? It’s tough out there. With all sorts of competitors clamoring for your target audience’s eyes and dollars, landing a sale is no easy feat. There are all sorts of reasons why someone might choose a different company over yours. Don’t let inaccessibility be one of ...

When you think of thought leaders, who comes to mind? I tend to think of well-known authors, speakers, and business leaders like Arianna Huffington, Simon Sinek, and Brené Brown. But, being named on a Forbes list or The New York Times Best Sellers list isn’t a prerequisite to becoming a thought lead...

If you’re looking to expand your team, you’re not alone. According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), 63 percent of small businesses reported hiring or trying to hire in May 2023. 

With such a tight labor market, attracting and securing the right talent is not an easy task. ...

Data! Analytics! Performance! They’re all the rage these days. In every sphere of business, it seems we’re constantly talking about how to measure, make sense of, and leverage lots of information. The same is true for LinkedIn. And while I think it’s important to use the data we have available to be...

Whether you lead a team of two or a team of two hundred, there’s always room to become a better leader. I’ve curated a selection of my favorite LinkedInsider blog articles on leadership to help you become the best leader you can be. From pitfalls to avoid to principles to embrace, this list is full ...

If you’ve ever reached out to prospects on Sales Navigator, you might have noticed something rather curious. To message some LinkedIn members who are not first-degree connections, you need an InMail credit, but for others, you do not. Why is that? 

InMail Credit Required
 

Free to InMail

The answe...

Next time you’re at a conference or other in-person networking event, try using the LinkedIn QR code feature. This cool feature allows you to connect quickly and easily with other attendees. It’s a tech-savvy way to bypass the typical business card exchange—or to bring your business card into the di...

Have you ever experienced a situation like this? Your LinkedIn notifications ping to tell you Bill Smith started a new job at Microsoft. “Wait,” you think to yourself, “hasn’t Bill worked at Microsoft for years?”

What we have here is a situation where Bill was likely making a few updates to his Lin...

Success doesn’t happen alone. Behind every championship win, startup success, and box office hit is a team of people working together. Whether you’re a solopreneur with an army of contractors supporting you or a large corporate company with thousands of employees, your team matters. Revisit these to...