by Matt McWilliams | Jan 3, 2014 | Site Updates
When I first got the email I’m sharing below, I burst out in laughter. Then I was disgusted. Then…
I knew I was going to write about it.
My tagline “Learned the Hard Way” doesn’t always mean that I am the one learning the hard way. Sometimes, the wisdom and knowledge I pass on is at the expense of others. Hey, it’s the harsh reality of what I do.
Remember, in networking, it’s “Give first, then take.” (Click to Tweet)
The second most popular post of 2013 was a doozy. And from it, you will learn five common mistakes people make on LinkedIn, all from one email.
How NOT to Network on LinkedIn
A warm network is critical in today’s economy.
by Matt McWilliams | Feb 27, 2013 | Networking
A warm network is critical in today’s economy.
We live in a connected world, dependent upon relationships. I have written quite a bit about networking before and include links to those posts at the bottom of this one. I have also had the privilege of consulting one-on-one with numerous people about building and maintaining a powerful network. The success stories have been inspiring.
In your efforts to develop a network, please don’t make the mistakes one poor fellow made below.
A friend of mine and I recently got the exact same email from a mutual connection on LinkedIn. This is someone I worked extensively with at another company, so we have a decent relationship.
