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As you are likely very aware, a couple days ago Haiti was hit by a 7.1 earthquake. Fatalities and injuries are tremendous with over 100,000 – and possibly as high as 500,000 – passing on and roughly 3,000,000 affected by this incident according to the Red Cross.
I am writing this message to you not [...]

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Recently I received a post from a LinkedIn user who was quite bitter about Social Media.  This sentiment is not that uncommon amongst my executive contacts and many of the very successful business owners I know.
I understand how at face value, social media seems like a big cluster of chaos.  I mean really, how impactful [...]

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I have been sitting back watching this very interesting and spirited dialogue on the Linked Strategies Group. Definitely the beauty and shame of social media all at the same time! In short, the topic is:
What is a Social Media Expert?
Highlights to take from this exchange:

Social Media self governs – non-authentic people are dispelled or [...]

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LinkedIn has been the best place to connect with people I never would have met otherwise. I love this media vehicle to accomplish all sorts of business objectives.
One of the many things I use LinkedIn for is creating sustainable, real, and valuable relationships with people I would be interested in having on my advisory board.
In [...]

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LinkedIn has “The worlds largest audience of affluent, influential professionals.” ~ Nielsen Online
Here are some of the Statistical Highlights on LinkedIn that you really need to know for your business or professional objectives.
Average Age: 43
Male / Female: 54% / 46%Average Household Income: $107,278
Average Household Income $100k+    51.8% | 6,467,000
Average Household Income $150k+    23.1% | 2,888,000

Senior-Level Management:

EVP/SVP/VP [...]

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For businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals alike, LinkedIn is a virtual prospecting goldmine – offering an endless supply of warm leads, high value networking sources, and multiple income streams.
As the #1 “zero cost” Business Networking Site (LinkedIn), you will not find a better ROI for your marketing efforts!
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Wow, I just found this blog post that I forgot to finish and publish just after my son was born (about 10 months ago).  This post really meant alot to me, so I wanted to make sure I still shared it with you all.  Here is the post:

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Our new subgroup for Job Seekers or those looking to advance their careers is now open. The group is managed by fellow Linked Strategies member Cheryl Palmer, an Executive Career Coach and Industry Transition Specialist. She offers specific webinars on how to use LinkedIn for Career Development which I highly recommend!
You may enjoy some of [...]

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Ok, the word is out… but many of you may not know about it!
Snipers are very devious.  They lay awaiting for you to come walking by and then… WHAM… they got you!
What am I talking about?
I am talking about you losing your account to LinkedIn’s Professionally paid Snipers!
There are countless ways for these snipers (LinkedIn [...]

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Here are some suggestions you might try to incorporate into your current Invitation practices to reduce the chances of future restrictions. I hope you find this information helpful

Write personalized messages for all future Invitations. Personalized Invitation messages can remind people how you know them or where you met. This can be done during the Invitation [...]

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