Question:
In today’s reputation economy, professionals, like products, are rated and judged based on recommendations. How do I write a LinkedIn recommendation or a recommendation in general? Do you have examples or samples I can see?
Answer:
The best recommendations is something that could only have been written by you because it is genuine, very specific, and descriptive.
LinkedIn Colleague Gail wrote and essentially was asking me, what is the best way to advertise or let others know in the scientific community that she was available for work, short of spamming people with a link to her CV. Here’s her note.
This year I decided to invest in publicity training. I went with training from Steve Harrison over at Bradley Communications and so far I have been very impressed with the training. (I was a HUGE skeptic and fully expected that I would be asking for a refund!)
I’m happy to report that, so far, I’ve been delighted with training.
People quickly form strong opinions based on first impressions and that is why a well-crafted, strong, self-introduction is a critical part of making a good first impression. First impressions are very difficult change, so it is best when introducing yourself to be confident, strong, and self-aware […]
Today I’ll be presenting at the National Institute of Health / National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease in Washington, DC. Last week I was at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA. This post is mostly intended for those participants. However, I decided to open it up to new readers (who haven’t yet subscribed to my newsletter).
For those that have attended my professional networking seminars you’ve already heard many of my ideas on how to start a conversation and for those that haven’t yet attended I created the list below.
25 Perfect Phrases for Starting a Business Conversation
Have you ever wondered how to start a business conversation?
Conversation is the art of combining questions, listening, and self-disclosure so that two strangers can build a common ground between them. Be attentive, be curious, and be sincere.
A few weeks ago, I was “on the fence” about going to a Jeff Pulver social media networking breakfast. The main reason I was even considering this event was to meet a particular person who had RSVP’d a confirmation. I was thinking, “Hmmmm…
This past week I delivered two seminars for the School of Medicine at Harvard University. At the end of my first seminar something surprising happened.
As you might expect, after seminars, participants often come up to ask questions they didn’t want to ask in front of the entire group.
No, no, not to your upcoming social event–I’m talking about a LinkedIn invitation to join your professional network.
When I was first introduced to LinkedIn I thought it was a scam! It wasn’t until a very trusted friend invited me to join, I checked it out and realized the potential professional benefit.
